Alumnus of the Year, Rising Star (December 2024)

Michael Andrews currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance Solomon Islands, overseeing the delivery of ambulance services on behalf of the government. Michael played a pivotal role in introducing new models of care, including the integration of domestic and family violence practitioners, mental health clinicians, diabetes educators and specialised teams for falls prevention and nurse-initiated triage. Recently, he secured substantial support from the Australian Government to develop a national ambulance service that will connect 900 islands by phone, land, and sea—increasing Universal Health Coverage. As a Director of St John Ambulance Queensland, Michael was a key figure in introducing a mobile eye health service that travels to remote communities across Queensland. Michael is also currently studying a Master of Science in global healthcare leadership at Oxford University while working in his executive role. When home, he continues to work as a paramedic with Queensland Ambulance Service on the Sunshine Coast.