Ambulance

Delivering trusted care to our community
ACTAS Who we are
Who we are

The ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) is responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency ambulance services to the ACT community.

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Supporting the Community

ACTAS provide emergency, non-emergency and aero-medical services to the ACT community.

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Fees and charges

Ambulance fees and charges are approved by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and are reviewed annually. 

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FAQ's

Some frequently asked questions regarding calling an ambulance and our services.

Stations

The ACT Ambulance Service currently operated from eight ambulance stations located throughout the ACT.

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AED how to use
HOW TO USE AN AED

The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) will guide you through the entire process until help has arrived. 

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Start a career with the ACT Ambulance Service

Do you want to work for the ACT Ambulance Service? ACTAS offers some of the best conditions and pay in Australia in a great location.

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Performance

In 2020-21, the ACTAS attended 58,207 incidents involving 65,482 responses by operational crews. A breakdown of responses in priority order is provided below

The history of Ambulance Services

The Ambulance Service began its life in 1913 as a single model T-Ford, owned and operated by the Transport Section of the Australian Federal Government.