CAA Women in Leadership Scholarship
AboutCAA offers the Women in Leadership Scholarship to encourage more women to step into leadership roles and to support the further development of current women leaders in ambulance health services. The Scholarship was formed through the CAA Women in Leadership working group, who sought to address the challenges and adversities for women in ambulance health services by encouraging leadership development and mentoring. See below our 2024 finalists. The winner of the 2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship will be announced at the Women in Leadership Symposium on 21st November at the Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park. Buy Tickets
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2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship Winner
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Justine FletcherSt John WABio Justine is a dedicated Station Manager in Port Hedland with a strong background in paramedicine; she is passionate about leadership, innovation, and promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. |
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2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship Runners-Up
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Belinda DeebankQueensland Ambulance ServiceBio Belinda embodies a leadership philosophy rooted in authenticity and integrity; she is dedicated to empowering others and ensuring staff safety. |
Kristy FraserSt John WABio Kristy is a paramedic from rural Western Australia, committed to prehospital care, education, and mentorship; she focuses on empowering regional paramedics and advocating for healthcare excellence. |
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2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship Finalists
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Ella BoyensHato Hone St JohnBio Ella is an experienced paramedic with a background in surf lifesaving; she is passionate about enhancing her clinical leadership skills and advocating for emotional literacy and support for women in high-pressure environments. |
Belinda DeebankQueensland Ambulance ServiceBio Belinda embodies a leadership philosophy rooted in authenticity and integrity; she is dedicated to empowering others and ensuring staff safety. |
Justine FletcherSt John WABio Justine is a dedicated Station Manager in Port Hedland with a strong background in paramedicine; she is passionate about leadership, innovation, and promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. |
Kristy FraserSt John WABio Kristy is a paramedic from rural Western Australia, committed to prehospital care, education, and mentorship; she focuses on empowering regional paramedics and advocating for healthcare excellence. |
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Kate KamaterosAmbulance VictoriaBio Kate is a seasoned paramedic who is committed to mentoring and supporting the growth of fellow professionals; her leadership philosophy emphasises compassion, resilience, and ongoing personal development. |
Chandni KantariaQueensland Ambulance ServiceBio Chandni is dedicated to breaking barriers for women of colour in leadership; She leads with authenticity, kindness, and courage, striving to promote equity and inclusivity in all spaces. |
Amber Lee LockwoodNSW AmbulanceBio Amber has a strong background in emergency medical services and community engagement; she is passionate about improving patient outcomes and advocating for effective support systems within the healthcare sector. | |
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Simone ThomasQueensland Ambulance ServiceBio Simone is an enthusiastic paramedic working on Thursday Island, dedicated to improving health outcomes in rural and remote areas while respecting cultural aspects. |
Shaye WesleySt John WABio Shaye is an experienced paramedic who is dedicated to empowering new clinicians, fostering growth through mentorship, and continuously developing her leadership skills to inspire and represent women of colour in healthcare. |
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2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship Coaches
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Erica KreismannOne Wild CoachingBio Erica believes that supporting and developing our people and teams is at the heart of true leadership and she is honoured to be a part of such a dynamic, motivated, and mission-driven team at Ambulance Tasmania. Having completed a Residency in Emergency Medicine and a Fellowship in Clinical Bioethics in New York City she landed in Tasmania 12 years ago on a bit of a rogue adventure that somehow hasn’t ended. Erica’s love for prehospital medicine developed gradually over many roles and iterations which have taken her from retrieval coordinator to Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) doctor and more recently into the role of Executive Medical Director. She believes that leading with courage and kindness is vital to our progress as a profession and that it is incumbent upon all of us to be a part of the solutions we seek. Honouring our mission, supporting each other, and extending grace is vital to combating burnout and to having a positive impact. Erica is also a Certified Executive Coach and when not chasing her 4 children around she can be found tucked away with a book in front of the fire or by following her oversized laugh. |
Julie PiantadosiTotal Coaching AcademyBio Julie is one of Australia’s most sought after coaches, speakers and trainers. Her business consulting is revolutionary and helps business owners make the shift from ordinary to extraordinary through simple and effective tools. She has trained companies such as Qantas, BMW, Porsche, Freedom Furniture, Ambulance Australia, Kenneth Cole New York, just to name a few. Learn a little bit more about Julie:
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2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship Announcement
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One of Australia's most sought after speakers and presenters, Julie has presented in over 22 countries and trained over 500,000 leaders around the world. She empowers individuals to truly live a life excellence, removing their own limiting beliefs so they can do, be or have anything they desire, standing in their own circle of excellence. Learn More | We are all shaped by the experiences and relationships we have along the way. The stories that we tell ourselves come from this place, and for so long many of us carry them, retell them, embed them, without question. I was an intern in Emergency Medicine during 9/11, watching from the front row how we can dehumanize and ‘other’. I also witnessed what it looks like when communities come together; when we recognize that we are all community. That kindness is free and courage comes from within. Yet my path took years. Travel. Silence. Meditation. Countless books and deep dives. The journey continues. Yet it does so now with purpose and intention. I am here to walk alongside you. To hold space gently. Without judgment or agenda. To honor the stories and challenge the ones that no longer serve. To support you in realizing your potential and the vision of who you are. If you are ready to do the work and lean into the discomfort I am here for the journey. LEARN MORE |
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| 2023 Scholarship WinnerCongratulations to Fiona Windsor our 2023 CAA Women in Leadership Scholarship winner. This scholarship was kindly donated by Julie Piantadosi from Total Coaching Academy. Learn More |
2023 Women in Leadership Runners-upCongratulations to Belinda Callaghan and Heidi McGuire our 2023 CAA Women in Leadership Runners-up.
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Women in Leadership SymposiumLearn more about the Women in Leadership Symposium here.
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