Great Australian Ambos Stories

Bill 'Swampy' Marsh

Sep 2022 · Bolinda · Narrated by Bill 'Swampy' Marsh and Sancia Robinson

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10 hr 57 min

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'Yeah, while some of my stories are quite gory, others can be very enlightening. Though, in hindsight, the best outcomes are when the patient pulls through. It's then that you know you've done your job, and you get a bit of a buzz out of that.' Rural and remote ambulance drivers and paramedics are a dedicated and gutsy bunch who work tirelessly to care for their communities, often in isolated and inhospitable conditions, with few resources but plenty of experience, courage and care. Ambos deal with it all: car crashes, delivering babies, snake bites, heart attacks, lost bushwalkers, drug overdoses – even the occasional crook camel. One thing they are never short of is a story or two to tell. This memorable and eye-opening collection of real-life accounts of professionals and volunteers alike racing by road, air and water to save people in strife is by turns, poignant, bizarre, heartbreaking and hilarious.

About the author

Bill ‘Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning and bestselling writer/performer of stories, songs and plays. Based in Adelaide, he is best known for his successful Great Australian series of books published with ABC Books: More Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (2007), Great Australian Railway Stories (2005), Great Australian Droving Stories (2003), Great Australian Shearing Stories (2001), and Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (1999). His latest book is Great Australian Volunteer Surf Life Saving Stories (2025).

Sancia Robinson is an Australian actress and producer. After graduating from NIDA, Sancia has performed for major theatre companies and long running television series’ such as Neighbours and Blue Heelers. Behind the camera Sancia is an accomplished TV producer, specialising in casting. Highlights here include Spicks and Specks, Luke Warm Sex and Adam Hills Tonight.

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