THANK YOU :) Everyone has different levels of success. For me, success can never be achieved unless you have the desire to Commissioner’s thanks initiate it. The amazing work and commitment from staff It is pleasing to see we that continuously results in that appreciation letters we receive commenced 2021 in the same fromway members the public, makes aware of ed thanks a belat that weoffinished 2020, with me constantly Hi, what accomplishments we have made as an organisation. the community continuing to (message sent recognise the positive attitude
nuary 2021)
17 Ja andhas care thatan QAS officers This month seen influx of thank you letters, with two ambos to the display to the 304 letters received thiscommunity. year to date and 609 letters and and Ryan Best (Riley emails of thanks sent to staffby members. This is recognised the 735 appreciations received
Hansen), who picked
between December 2020 I cannot thank1you enough for allto your hard work. me up off the road in
Kristie, Morningside
QAS Commissioner (Julie Ricardo) for her efficiency and ability to
Hi there. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to James (Hoy) and Tiffany (Parkinson) who rushed me to hospital when a container of 3D print resin exploded on my face on 3 February. I have I want to send a quick thank you to the PTSD and anxiety and was low key freaking out paramedics (Chantal Greaney and Melissa because I couldn’t see. They didn’t leave my Dajic) who assessed my son and took him side until I was in the care of the Gold Coast to hospital on Wednesday night (July 12). It University Hospital, constantly reassuring me was the first time I have ever had to call the and talking to me to keep me level. I can’t thank ambulance and I was quite nervous in doing what they did for me. Please let them enough for so – worried I was overreacting and wasting the lose my eyesight either, I was I didn’t them know paramedics time. The two ladies who Thank attended you for all you do. lucky. really
reassure us that help was on the way and clear
our home were so calm and reassuring. They
instructions in the meantime. Tammy (Olsson)
quickly assessed my son and took us to Lady
28 February 2021. During this I have sent 264 emails Russelltime Bowles ASM to officers recognising their QAS Commissioner outstanding service, with many more to follow as we continue through 2021.
Brightwater (Mountain Creek) on 3 December 2020 after I had a bicycle accident. I fractured my sacrum I look forward to the rest of and third vertebrae. year thank Ithe would likeand to take theyou timefor to express our thanks Excellent job guys!
your continued commitment to various QAS officers for their attendance and consideration shown to and assistance at our unplanned home birth the community.
Garry, Buderim
on 4/9/2017. I commend Triple Zero officer asm Russell Bowlesthe
arrived on scene approximately 5 minutes following the birth of our son Woody and I would like to commend her professionalism, calm in the situation and ability to treat me as a fellow being rather than just a patient. She was caring,
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I would just like to pass on a big thank you to Robin (Glover), Adam (Peters) and university student Erika (Gage) who attended my Dad this afternoon (12 Febru ary) after a fallyouinto the garden. They were all really lovely, Just want to say a big thank the ladies put u p with (Corinne Wilkes, Kate Olive and Candice Dad’s ‘Dad Jokes’, and we all had a good chat Boileau) that came to myway houseto thisthe morning on the hospital, which definitely helps with (July 19) for my little girl the dispatch guy keepi ngand every one’s stress levels down! I think Erika will be (Jamaine Prieditis) who helped me stay very an amaz ing paramedic when she graduates! Thank you! calm. They do an amazing job and I really Kat,being Eaton s Hill appreciated them so fantastic.
compassionate and efficient. I appreciate Tammy arranging for our transfer through to Hervey Bay Hospital. I believe Arto (Hirsimaki) and another officer (Andrew Rach) assisted with my transfer
Joshua, Runaway Bay
Cilento, all the while distracting my son with
Jack (Hespe) Benand thankvideos I wish to Wiggles calming a and nervous and (Roberts) who assessed and episode at Emerald Lakes, her following June, Mum, treated our panicked mum. Thank you for such excellent transported morning. Carrara this service and care!!! IThey don't believe this service her to Pindara Hospital observation in the cardiac under night spending where she getsisthe recognition itthe deserves for all the work to your service. They credit a are gentlemen two ward. Those your paramedics do. were so professional and caring. We knew Mum was in great care. thank you for the job that you do QAS. all and Point to you Wellington Regards Amanda, Karen, Tenterfield NSW and Julie, Worongary (24 Feb)
from Hunters Hut through to Hervey Bay and I found Arto to be very attentive to my needs at this time considering I was having much difficulty. I hope our message can reach the individual officers involved. Thank you to QAS for the important work you do I know we certainly needed the service on this day! Our little man Woody is doing great settling in at home with his older sister Anna, feeding and sleeping well. Darren and Kate, Lakeside
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Baby Amora and Erin holding her newborn child Amora.
Just want to giveon a shout out pics to the (left) LARU officer Hi, I just wanted to pass these to Carolyn (Sharp) and Daniel who attended my home on Monday (August (Hirsimaki). On 2 January this year I was driving my labouring daughter Erin 21). His name was Steve (Kliese) and we are and her partner Pierre to Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH). I had a Ipswich area. He was prompt, caring, funny feeling inwethemight not make it even though labour had only taken an hour compassionate, empathetic, funny and the list and a half so goes far.on. I’mHe ahadparamedic student, me reassuredine within minutes. so I got some things prepared just in case, and was ready to Triple (OOO). On Nicklin Way, Warana, Erin If my thanks couldcall be passed to hisZero OIC that started pushing. pulled over and called Triple Zero (OOO). I could see bub’s would We be appreciated. head still in the intact amniotic sac. My training (which is not much yet for Des, Silkstone childbirth) kicked in, and I reassured my daughter until QAS arrived. Carolyn and Daniel arrived and completed the trip to SCUH hot. Amora was born on the QAS stretcher on the way into the birthing suite. She was 4.010kg and healthy. I coincidentally ran into Carolyn and Daniel at a servo two days later so was able to thank them personally, but I thought they’d like to see these pics. I would 11/10/17 8:43 pm also like to thank the EMD (Kathleen Airey) who was amazing and so calm. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. QAS does a wonderful job and we are so thankful for your care, and for Daniel and Carolyn and Kathleen. I’ve done clinical placement twice now with QAS, I’ve seen some sad cases. I never thought in a million years I would need QAS for my own family. It was so wonderful that this little girl came in a hurry and we got to share such a positive experience. Jen, Alexandra Headland
Autumn 2021
