Maleny Local Ambulance Committee

01/09/2026

24/08/2026

12 months gone since the last LAC Biennial State Conference. 12 months until the 2027 Conference 😀

21/08/2026

The Maleny Local Ambulance Committee held their 2026 AGM last evening. A am pleased to report that all LAC Executive Members will continue in their respective roles. I acknowledge the commitment of our Treasurer Heather Stroud and Secretary Genevieve Mahony and our tireless LAC Members for their commitment to the delivery of Community Engagement activities. I was pleased to welcome three Paramedicine Student visitors who have indicated their interest in pursuing membership with Maleny LAC. Finally I acknowledge support to our LAC from the QAS SCWB Executive Team Rita Kelly, Hayley Salethorne and Danielle Williams, OIC's and the Maleny Paramedic's.

14/08/2026

Great news Queenslanders!

Ramping at our hospitals has dropped to 35.5% – the lowest it’s been since December 2020.

This is contributing to improved ambulance response times, which are better compared to the same period last year.

These results are thanks to the skill and dedication of our personnel and Queensland Health colleagues who are committed to delivering the right care at the right time.

We’re working hard to build on these results by:

🚑Recruiting 900 more QAS personnel
🚑Rolling out 170 extra ambulances
🚑Delivering more models of care

04/08/2026

Maleny LAC ventured out to the back blocks today and paid a visit to Aspire Community Solutions who support Regional and Rural communities, providing basic human services including the provision of emergency clothing (adult & child), and accommodation, mental health support and even emergency showers. Some folk present at their door with no towel or toiletries.

The staff were so glad to receive U4K clothing and a bunch of Dude Dolls. We'll return soon with a bunch of U4K personal care bags for toiletries for their clients.

03/08/2026

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre were grateful to receive some new kid's blankets and a few trauma teddies to make sure children are warm over the recent cold snap on the Hinterland.

03/08/2026

Folks from the Palmwoods Arts and Crafts Group punching above their weight again, delivering the Maleny LAC, children's clothing destined for kids who may not have warm clothing in the latest cold snap 🙏