The Tasmanian Government funding is targeting the ambulance workforce and the service’s fleet. Photo: Tasmanian Department of Health.
The 2026/27 Tasmanian Budget is earmarking $776.6 million for the state’s ambulance services, supporting the workforce, bolstering emergency care and aiming to ensure Tasmanians can rely on timely care when they need it.
Ambulance Tasmania responds to more than 100,000 incidents a year.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer said investing in essential services was vital.
“Our paramedics and ambulance crews provide lifesaving care every day, and this funding ensures they have the support, equipment and capacity they need to respond right across the state,” Ms Archer said.
“We are delivering a strong economy and caring community by boosting frontline services that assist Tasmanians when they need it most.”
The government said its investment in ambulance services and transfer of care protocols had saved 30,410 hours of ramping as of February this year.
“This funding is about caring for our community and supporting a workforce that does an extraordinary job under pressure,” Ms Archer said.
“It’s a long-term investment that strengthens emergency response capabilities today and builds resilience across the health system for the future.
“This budget delivers sensible savings while continuing to deliver frontline services and build the infrastructure Tasmania must have now, and for the future.”
Specifically, the investment supports workforce sustainability, the readiness of the ambulance fleet and the integration with emergency care.
