Question regarding St John Ambulance employing industrial paramedics, their funding source, and whether they serve the general community. The answer confirms employment but denies WA Health funding and community service.

AnsweredQoN 3335Legislative Council
Asked
18 August 2015
Portfolio
Health

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(1) Does St John Ambulance employ industrial paramedics whom it contracts out to mines and other industrial sites? (2) Are these paramedics funded by Western Australia Health? (3) Do these paramedics also service the general local community; for example, leave the mine site to respond to calls in the community?

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Answered
22 September 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
(1) Yes.
(2-3) No.

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