Six staff members from across paramedicine, communications and patient safety will be recognised for their dedication, resilience and leadership in delivering the Northern Territory ambulance service this International Women’s Day.
With more than a combined 30 years of service to St John NT, the staff have been selected as recipients for the Council of Ambulance Authorities 2025 Women in Ambulance Awards.
These Awards acknowledge the work and career progression of women who work in ambulance services across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Shining a light on their contribution to the ambulance service and as role models to the rest of the workforce.
St John NT CEO Andrew Tombs said it was honour to recognise these women as part of International Women’s Day and celebrate the contribution they have made to St John NT.
“These awards aim to empower and inspire future generations of women to step into ambulance careers and progress into leadership roles by highlighting their peers as role models.
“They demonstrate expertise in their fields and are dedicated to the delivery of our service. Their nominations included qualities akin to the St John NT values of respect, integrity, collaboration and empathy.
“I am incredibly proud to have them on our team and sincerely thank them for leading others in what can sometimes be very challenging situations as we deliver our services to the Northern Territory community,” Mr Tombs said.
The St John NT 2025 CAA Women in Ambulance Award recipients are:
Stephanie Boyce - Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Monique Fynn - Manager Operations - Emergency Communications Centre (ECC)
Nicole Patching – Paramedic and Area Manager Nhulunbuy
Neisha Teichelman - Patient Safety and Quality Manager
Breanna Thiele – Paramedic, Duty Manager, and Clinical Deployment Supervisor
Katherine Wheeler – Paramedic, Clinical Deployment Supervisor, and Ambulance Support Coordinator
This is the fifth year that St John NT has partnered with CAA to promote the work of women working within ambulance services across the county.
Find out more about the recipients on the CAA website: https://www.caa.net.au/wia
International Women’s Day is held annually on March 8. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is Accelerate Action. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action towards achieving gender equality.
Caption: St John NT Director Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas, Monique Flynn, Neisha Teichelman, Stephanie Boyce, Breanna Thiele and Katie Wheeler.
