Since 1981
Member benefits eligibility, fees & benefits
The Ambulance Provident Fund was established in 1981 to provide financial security for the loved ones of those who died prematurely, covering those immediate living expenses.
Eligibility, fees & benefits
Who can join, what it costs, how to pay, and what’s paid out. Full details are in the Constitution.
Conditions of membership
Permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees of the Ambulance Service of NSW, including non-uniformed.
Spouses/partners of members, and others.
You certify you are in good health
You do not exceed 40 years of age at the time of joining
You can still join by paying a joining fee on top of annual fees, one year's membership for every year over 40.
Membership fees
$156 per person, per year
By 31 December each year, covering the following calendar year (1 Jan – 31 Dec).
Membership is suspended with no benefits payable while in arrears, and permanently lapses after 3 months.
No personal reminders are sent. AGM announcements and renewal notices go to your registered email, use a personal address.
Benefits payable
Your beneficiary, as a lump sum, not part of your estate.
Immediately following notification of the member's death.
Based on the member's age at the time of death. All payments are authorised and at the discretion of the Board of Directors in accordance with the Constitution.
Payment table
Beneficiary payment table
$30k
$30k
$30k
$30k
$20k
$11k
$11k
$0
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70–79
80–89
90+
Benefit paid by the member’s age at the time of death, in thousands of dollars.
Amounts shown are paid to the member’s nominated beneficiary once the death is confirmed where possible within 48 hours of confirmation and documentation. Payments are endorsed, approved and at the discretion of the APF Board, and this table is read in conjunction with the APF Constitution & Rules. Adopted at the APF Board Meeting, 20 May 2023.
Join the Fund
Ready to join?
Complete the online application. You can pay your annual fee by card in the same form.