Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea collectively have a paramedic workforce of more than 17,000 supported by more than 11,000 trained volunteer first responders. The Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) is a not-for-profit peak body representing the statutory ambulance services , which employ these skilled paramedics within their dedicated teams, delivering unrivalled care and support in the pre-hospital sector. CAA’s committees, working groups and forums contribute to evidence-based initiatives and projects designed to keep ambulance services at the forefront of paramedicine. National events and representation in international forums builds on strategic relationships with government and agencies to help address challenges facing the sector in its pursuit of optimum service delivery. CAA hosts an annual international congress for leaders in the sector, along with national campaigns and forums. CAA is the Australasian Secretariat for the Global Resuscitation Alliance (GRA).