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About the Foundation

In 1988 a Memorial Trust was established in memory of ambulance officer Kenneth James ‘Jim’ McPherson who died in an aerial ambulance crash along with the pilot, patient and nurse at Bundaberg on 21st June 1987.

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About the Foundation

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  1. In 1988 a Memorial Trust was established in memory of ambulance officer Kenneth James ‘Jim’ McPherson who died in an aerial ambulance crash along with the pilot, patient and nurse at Bundaberg on 21st June 1987. Jim left a legacy of commitment to ambulance education, to continued learning and developing new skills. The Trust became a Foundation in honour of Jim and all others who have given their lives in the line of duty.

  2. About the Foundation In 1988 a program of awards to winners of skills competitions commenced. In 2001 further professional and personal development awards were introduced and renamed as grants. Since 1988 a total of $354,455 has been awarded to 194QAS recipients.

  3. About the Foundation Research Priorities Clinical priorities including acute respiratory events, trauma management, clinical decision making and area medical management Educational issues such as delivery methods and professional development strategies Operational systems issues including capacity development, impact of health information/advice services on QAS activity levels

  4. Patron Major General John Pearn AO, RFD Aprominent Australian who has assisted and supported ambulance clinical activity for many years. Aleader in the field of Child Health with extensive research publications. Past Surgeon General in the Australian Defence Force with extensive experience in academic systems, clinical practice, military and civilian health systems and third world disaster response.

  5. Benefits for Queensland Ambulance Service Offering personal and career development opportunities for the individual Researching opportunities to contribute to and enhance QAS clinical practice and operations Leading improvements to paramedic practice Extending the contribution of paramedics to out-of-hospital care

  6. Annual Grants – commenced 2001 LASN Development Grants several available annually up to $1,000 United Voice Graduate of the Year Grant $1,000 QAS Professional Development Grant $1,500 PA Professional Development Grant $2,000 QAS Research and Development Grant $3,000 Paramedics Australasia Student Scientific Grants $2,000 KJM Overseas Study Grant $5,000 Bundaberg LAC State Operations Grant $5,000 Dr Peter Stephenson Overseas Study Grant $5,500 Patron’s Research Grant $15,000 Total: $40,000

  7. Contributions - Local Ambulance Committees These currently range from $50 to$5000 and have increased to over $33,000 from 2004 to 2018.

  8. Paramedics in action

  9. What recipients do with their grants

  10. What recipients do with their grants Clinical / Operational study projects Professional Development Opportunities Attending educational events – Study Tours – Clinical / Operational Conference options Short term qualification or workshop opportunities Exploring improved Operational procedures Improving clinical protocols or practices

  11. Patron’s research grant sponsor Stryker Australia A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  12. Dr Peter Stephenson Overseas Study Grant Donor Dr Peter Stephenson A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  13. Bundaberg LAC State Operations Grant Sponsor Bundaberg LAC A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  14. United Voice Graduate of the YearGrant Sponsor United Voice is a perpetual Foundation partner providing a further $1,000 contribution on an annual basis. A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  15. PA Professional Development Grant &Paramedics Australasia Student Scientific Grant Perpetual Sponsor PA is a perpetual Foundation partner providing a further $1,000 contribution on an annual basis. A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  16. QAS Professional Development Grant Sponsor A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  17. QBANK Annual Symposium Sponsor A research partnership of the KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation & Queensland Ambulance Service

  18. Research is crucial to saving lives. Your support is vital. Thank you!

  19. For further information on the KJM Foundation and how to donate Email KJMFoundation@ambulance.qld.gov.au Or Visit https://ambulance.qld.gov.au/KJM.html

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