Safer Care Victoria

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Leon Baranowski (MSc, MEd, CHE, SFHEA MACPara) as Victoria’s new Chief Paramedic Officer, commencing 23 March 2026. 

Leon is an experienced paramedic whose career spans the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. He brings a breadth of international expertise across clinical practice, leadership, academia, and research, along with a strong commitment to improving patient experiences, outcomes, and models of care.

Clinical trials play a vital role in improving health care by giving people access to new and emerging treatments. Traditionally, many trials have only been available through large metropolitan hospitals, making it difficult for people in regional and rural areas to take part.

During 2025 the Chief Allied Health Officer (CAHO) Engagement Plan delivered a year of strong connection and collaboration across the sector. Our team completed 13 metropolitan health service visits, each one invigorating, informative, and deeply valuable. These visits and conversations strengthened relationships, surfaced local priorities and enriched our statewide understanding of allied health challenges and opportunities.