For now, the population is encouraged by both NSW Ambulance and the Australian Paramedics Association to only use triple zero for real emergencies and to otherwise seek information from a GP.
Sarah Imlay is a second year Media and Communications student at the University of Sydney, with an additional major in English studies. She has a keen interest in literature, justice, and media ethics, and is always looking to delve into untold stories.
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