In a milestone moment for Medicare Urgent Care in Australia, the Bankstown clinic has welcomed a paramedic into their team.
On Wednesday, 8 October, in collaboration with the Australasian College of Paramedicine, SWSPHN and Coordinare PHN, an experienced paramedic started work at the Bankstown Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in what is hoped will be the first of many such appointments.
The first of its kind, this move marks a significant step in recognising the vital role paramedics play in multidisciplinary team-based care in an Urgent Care setting, bringing extensive training in emergency and acute care, rapid triage and assessment.
Australia’s healthcare system is under increasing pressure due to rising demand, workforce shortages and constrained resources, and there is an urgent need to explore innovative staffing models to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care.
At the same time paramedics are looking to diversify their role and seeking ways to prevent burnout, along with flexible working arrangements and the ability to work to their full scope of practice.
This multidisciplinary team care approach provides an opportunity for the integration of health services and providers working in the same setting under the same guidelines while establishing trust and shared knowledge.
With a highly skilled and adaptable urgent care team ready to assist your patients, you can feel confident referring those who need same day attention.
The Urgent Care clinic’s role is to complement your care. They will provide a comprehensive discharge summary, ensuring care rests on your partnership with your patient.
This article appeared in Practice Pulse on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. If you are a GP, practice nurse or practice manager in South Western Sydney and do not get the weekly Practice Pulse email, speak to your Practice Support Officer.