Ambulance Victoria review – Update 20 (18 June 2024)

18 June 2024

I’m pleased to provide the 20th update on the Commission’s Independent review into workplace equality at Ambulance Victoria.

Since my last update, the review has transitioned into phase 3, the Progress Evaluation Audit. During this period, we will be assessing the progress of Ambulance Victoria’s implementation of the 25 priority recommendations from phase 1.

The priority recommendations cover various aspects of Ambulance Victoria’s organisational culture and transformation journey, including prevention and safety, reflective practice, governance, reporting, organisational capability, flexible work arrangements, equal representation and pay progression.

This work is a critical mechanism in providing Ambulance Victoria an independent assessment of the progress of their workplace transformation. It will reinforce the rigour, transparency and integrity of the review process, supporting Ambulance Victoria in its ongoing transformation of workplace culture and systems.

The progress evaluation audit will involve interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders at Ambulance Victoria, as well as a survey for all current employees and volunteers. The progress evaluation audit will conclude in November 2024, at which time we will present our findings and opportunities for further development in a public report.

Written submissions

While the Commission will be engaging directly with staff with key responsibilities and perspectives on the implementation of the recommendations, we are no longer taking written submissions as part of the review, including those relating to experiences of discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation or bullying at Ambulance Victoria. These submissions were concluded in phase 1 of the review and informed the recommendations currently being audited.

If you would like to speak with someone about other opportunities for addressing unlawful behaviour, you can contact our Enquiry Line on 1300 292 153 for more information.

Stay up to date on the progress of the review

You can receive direct updates on the progress of this phase of the review by joining our distribution list. If you would like to be placed on this distribution list, please email the AV review team at AVreview@veohrc.vic.gov.au.

I’ll be in touch with further updates in the coming months as phase 3 of the review progresses. Take care in the meantime.

Warmly

Ro Allen
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner