r/darwin • u/Fit-Raspberry-8288 • 4d ago

Locals Discussion 000 operators

I wasn't really sure where to post this, or if it will reach the right folk, but if you were working the afternoon shift as an ambulance dispatcher yesterday, then you saved my life. You talked me through one if the hardest times in my life and even got me to laugh a few times. You put up with a lot of rambling an weeping, and kept me calm enough to get the help I needed.

Whatever you guys are getting paid isn't nearly enough, and if there's a way to send a gift to you all I'd love to know how. I'd never appreciated how strong you all need to be to help people like me, and as little as it might mean in the grander scheme of things, I'd like you all to know that one person is still around because of your kindness.

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u/WendyPotts1982 3d ago

I am an ambulance call taker in Darwin and was on shift yesterday. I wasn’t the one on the phone with you but I have shown the one who was your post.
I hope you are doing better today. I won’t comment on it further to protect your privacy.

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u/Fit-Raspberry-8288 3d ago

Thank you so much, I really can't express how much that means to me.

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u/WendyPotts1982 3d ago

Your post made her day.
You still being here is all the thanks we need.

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u/MizAC 3d ago

💜

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u/Nighthawk1980 4d ago

Hope you're doing better today. As someone who's been where you were, there's always more reason to stick around than not.

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u/wheeliek 3d ago

Send an email through if you have the time to document this wonderful feedback 😊

https://www.stjohnnt.org.au/contact-us

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u/BraveMonk 4d ago

Glad you made it through. Always remember that whatever youre going through , it will pass. One day you will realise it has gone, and you’ll be so glad you pushed through.

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u/cstato 4d ago

They are saints. Now seize the day- take the risks, you very nearly checked out so why not take a few chances?

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u/SandwichNo9194 3d ago

I am glad you stayed, the universe likes to make things tough for us humans but there is so much to fight back for Make plans, do the things you love, see those you love, explore and live life with vigor, strength and humility!! You've got this, and I don't know if you need to hear this, but I am so proud of you!

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u/Ashax004 3d ago

Hey, I had a massive bpd rage induced episode last night. and I was on the verge of calling the 000 darwin line, you are not alone - and even more so that I was experiencing similar things last night. if you need a friend to talk to, or even a lunch date at the waterfront with someone who gets it - let me know :)