Alison Thompson
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Sep 12, 2026
speaker_0HOST
Across the US, people have come together to commemorate the lives lost.
speaker_0HOST
Among them is Australian Alison Thompson, who delivered first aid on the day of the attacks as Lower Manhattan was blanketed in dust and debris.
Alison ThompsonGUEST
As I got down towards the area, people were coming at me like zombies and cell phones to the ear, but no one was speaking.
speaker_0HOST
Inspired by what she witnessed that day, Ms. Thompson went on to establish a disaster response charity, dedicating herself to helping communities in crisis around the world.
Clinton MaynardHOST
I want to introduce you to a remarkable woman.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Her name is Dr. Alison Thompson.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Now you might know her name.
Clinton MaynardHOST
She was named the 2026 New South Wales Australian of the Year for the amazing humanitarian work that she does.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Alison strapped on a pair of rollerblades.
Clinton MaynardHOST
She skated towards the disaster zone so she could help.
Clinton MaynardHOST
I'm pleased to say Dr. Alison Thompson joins me from New York City.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Hi, Alison.
Clinton MaynardHOST
She skated towards the disaster zone so she could help.
Clinton MaynardHOST
I'm pleased to say Dr. Alison Thompson joins me from New York City.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Hi, Alison.
Alison ThompsonGUEST
Hi, thanks for having me.
8 MINS LATER
Alison ThompsonGUEST
Everyone's needed.
Alison ThompsonGUEST
That's the motto.
Clinton MaynardHOST
Dr Alison Thompson, who in the coming hours will go back to ground zero in New York City.
Angus RandallCORRESPONDENT
Many Australians will be traveling to the US to pay their respects.
Angus RandallCORRESPONDENT
Alison Thompson delivered first aid in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks.
Alison ThompsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
As I got down towards the area, people were coming at me like zombies and cell phones to the ear, but no one was speaking.
Alison ThompsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And I went deeper in and started CPR on somebody, then went a little further on.
Clinton MaynardPANELIST
She is the New South Wales Australian of the Year for 2026.
Clinton MaynardPANELIST
Her name is Dr Alison Thompson, and she was a paramedic in New York at the time of the attacks.
Clinton MaynardPANELIST
Oh,
Michael McLarenHOST
gosh, yeah, OK.