The Council of Ambulance Authorities

12/11/2025

Our morning at the Women in Leadership Symposium has been packed with powerful insights on leadership journeys, creating menopause-friendly workplaces, driving transformative change, overcoming imposter syndrome and much more.

With a full afternoon ahead, there are still plenty of opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate.

Moments like these truly emphasize what an inspiring and supportive industry we are part of.

12/11/2025

The 2025 Women in Leadership Symposium has officially begun, and we warmly welcome all attendees.

Our team is beyond excited for a day filled with inspiring sessions, meaningful conversations, and valuable resources aimed at empowering women to take the next steps to advance their careers.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the day, including the announcement of the Women in Leadership Scholarship winners this afternoon.

See some pictures from our wonderful morning so far.

11/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember those who have given their lives in service to our nation.

We reflect on their courage, their sacrifice, and the freedoms they’ve protected for us all. To our member services with current and former enlisted personnel, thank you for your dedication and service.

11/11/2025

Only 1 day to go!

The room will be filled with unstoppable energy, powerful ideas, and inspiring leaders.

Get ready for the CAA Women in Leadership Symposium 2025 — powered by passion, purpose, and progress.

https://loom.ly/0sF5V0Q

07/11/2025

We are delighted to announce our final speakers, Michelle Baxter, Interim Chief Executive of Ambulance Tasmania, Rebecca Atherton, Executive Director of Corporate Services Finance, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Julie McKay, Director of Full Harvest Advisory and Dr. Arabella Koliwan, Interim Chief Executive & Commissioner of National St John Ambulance Service PNG to the Women in Leadership Symposium.

As respected leaders across their areas of expertise:
- Michelle's engaging session, “The Next Chapter”, will highlight her inspiring leadership journey of balancing responsibilities between being a mother and her career,

- Rebecca will share her powerful session: “Light Bulb Moments That Have Shaped My Leadership", where she will be reflecting on the defining moments through her experiences that have influenced her leadership journey in healthcare finance and beyond.

- Julie McKay will be presenting "Beyond Rank: Building Respectful Cultures in Hierarchical Teams", an engaging session exploring how inclusive leadership and respect can strengthen workplace relationships and performance.

- Dr. Koliwan will be sharing on, "Leading High-Performing Teams Under Pressure: Lessons from PNG’s Healthcare Frontlines", offering invaluable insights drawn from leading emergency services through crisis, change and high-stakes environments.

This is a valuable opportunity to gain insights from their perspectives on finding purpose and instilling resilience in a rapidly evolving industry.

We look forward to seeing you there.

06/11/2025

Have you caught up on on the Winter edition of FIRST? This issue is full of incredible submissions from a variety of authors including A/Professor Dr. Shohreh Majd, a feature with Dr Arabella Koliwan and more.

In this issue be sure to read Mitch Mullooly's wonderful piece titled, "The Call You Can't Decline", and learn why switching off matters more than ever.

As we look ahead to the Spring edition that will be released next week, we remain focused on amplifying the voices, ideas, and best practices shaping the future of the industry.

Stay tuned for more thought-provoking reads coming your way soon.

Read the article here - https://loom.ly/Edogy-4

05/11/2025

Just one week to go until our Women in Leadership Symposium in Brisbane!

We hope you're as excited as we are, this year’s program is packed with insightful sessions designed to empower and support your next career move.

Explore the full program and see what’s planned for the day: https://loom.ly/0sF5V0Q

04/11/2025

We are pleased to welcome Sally Moten, Partner and Practice Group Leader at Lander & Rogers, to the Women in Leadership Symposium.

A trusted advisor and recognised expert in employment law, Sally will be presenting on, “From Awareness to Action: Keeping Each Other Safe", exploring how leaders can move beyond policy and into practice, creating cultures of accountability, safety and mutual respect.

Join us for a timely and practical session from a leader who understands both the legal and human dimensions of today’s workplace challenges.

03/11/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Arabella Koliwan, Interim Chief Executive & Commissioner of National St John Ambulance Service PNG, to the Women in Leadership Symposium.

As a respected leader in emergency medicine, Dr. Koliwan will be sharing on, "Leading High-Performing Teams Under Pressure: Lessons from PNG’s Healthcare Frontlines", offering invaluable insights drawn from leading emergency services through crisis, change and high-stakes environments.

Join us to learn how to lead with resilience, build trust and sustain excellence, even under the most challenging conditions.

30/10/2025

With our Women in Leadership Symposium coming up next week, we want to thank our incredible sponsors, this event wouldn’t be possible without you.

Did you know men apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the qualifications, while women wait until they meet 100%? We believe the ambulance sector is full of untapped talent, women ready to lead but unsure how to take that next step.

The Symposium will empower attendees with practical skills, tools, and insights to help them move forward in their leadership journey.

Thank you Belgravia eHealth, SDSI and Titan Prehospital Innovation for proudly supporting this event.

Learn more:

The Women in Leadership Forum will empower current women employees, and foster thriving new careers for emerging females across the pre-hospital sector.

28/10/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Erica Kreismann, Founder & Executive Coach at OneWild Coaching, to the Women in Leadership Symposium.

Dr. Kreismann will be leading a dynamic mini masterclass on “Radical Candor”. This interactive session will explore how leaders can embrace honest, compassionate communication to build trust, strengthen teams, and lead with greater impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools and insights from a seasoned executive coach passionate about helping leaders thrive.

27/10/2025

We are pleased to welcome Justine Fletcher, Station Officer at Hedland, St John WA, to the Women in Leadership Symposium.

Justine will be sharing a personal reflection on her experience as winner of the Women in Leadership Scholarship 2024,a journey of growth, learning and leadership in action. Her story offers a powerful perspective on what it means to step into leadership, embrace challenges and uplift others along the way.

Join us to hear her inspiring insights and celebrate the impact of this transformative program.

Learn more about the upcoming event - https://loom.ly/0sF5V0Q