National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

From building confidence to enhancing critical care skills, discover how the Regional Engagement Program is strengthening health emergency preparedness and resilience across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Click the link to explore their initiatives and achievements in this year in review: https://lnkd.in/dkvnhEaJ

The NCCTRC’s PHOENIX team recently delivered the Introduction to Public Health Emergency Operational Readiness workshop in collaboration with the Republic of Indonesia Defence University (RIDU) in #Indonesia. This two-day workshop provided participants with essential skills to manage public health emergencies. The program covered national and international legal frameworks underpinning health emergency operations, the economic, social, and political impacts of emergencies, coordination mechanisms, and effective communication strategies. Participants applied these concepts through simulated outbreak responses, identifying vulnerabilities, operational gaps, and appropriate interventions. 👏 #Congratulations to all participants for successfully completing the course.

The NCCTRC’s Regional Engagement Program recently delivered the inaugural Trauma in Timor-Leste (TITL) program in Dili. Funded by the Australian Government the program was adapted from the NCCTRC’s Remote Area Trauma Education (RATE) course to ensure relevance to the Timor-Leste context. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Timor-Leste National Institute of Public Health (INSPTL) and Maluk Timor along with the NCCTRC’s Trauma Service, and emergency physicians from the Royal Darwin Hospital, who have long standing relationships with Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares - HNGV. The course aims to equip first responders, including ambulance services, and health professionals from community health centres and emergency departments with the skills to effectively manage trauma patients in the hours after an incident. Participants engaged in clinical skill stations covering haemorrhage control, splinting, burns first aid and fluid management. They also participated in practical exercises and discussions focused on packaging for transport and clinical handover. Muito obrigada to INSPTL for their hard work behind the scenes, including translation and coordination, and to Maluk Timor for providing interpreters who ensured participants had a supportive and effective learning environment. #Congratulations to all the participants who attended the course.

From field challenges to innovative solutions, discover how the NCCTRC’s #Pharmacy team has revolutionised AUSMAT’s medicines management for EMT deployments with the implementation of mSupply. This robust system streamlines inventory control, dispensing, and cold chain monitoring, ensuring safe and efficient pharmaceutical care in even the most challenging environments. Read the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfaZt3_S

The NCCTRC was delighted to host Mr Rod Brazier, Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia and delegates from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for an opportunity to discuss strengthening partnerships. The visit included a tour of our Headquarters to explore the Centre’s deployable capabilities. The delegation gained valuable insights into AUSMAT’s national personnel resources, activation processes, and the critical human and physical resources required to ensure AUSMAT’s operational readiness.

The NCCTRC’s Disaster Preparedness and AUSMAT Operation team were recently invited to attend the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) Humanitarian Deployable Teams Day in Canberra. The event brought together stakeholders from DFAT, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other humanitarian assistance teams to strengthen collaboration and enhance preparedness for future deployments. DFAT also shared their recently released #Australia’s Humanitarian Policy: Making a Difference for People in Crisis, which outlines Australia’s approach to humanitarian assistance. Learn more about the policy here: https://lnkd.in/gxsxUUSq

Welcome back home! Last night, 17 AUSMAT members from Team Bravo returned to Australia after their deployment to assist #Vanuatu in its health emergency response following the recent #earthquake. During the deployment, Team Bravo worked alongside Vanuatu's Medical Assistance Team (VANMAT), Japan Disaster Relief Team (JDRT, JICA) and the Indonesian EMT to support the local health system. The team operated as a surgical specialist cell, focusing on addressing critical injuries, mentoring local clinical staff on managing wound fractures and repairing biomedical equipment damaged during the disaster. Through demonstrations and interactive teaching sessions, the team ensured that local healthcare staff gained essential skills and knowledge to continue providing care long after Team Bravo’s departure.

The AUSMAT Bravo Team continues to support health colleagues throughout the festive season and into the New Year, assisting the #Vanuatu Government's recovery efforts following the 7.2 magnitude #earthquake on 17 December 2024. Earlier today, Kylie Dunn, Physiotherapist, and Matt Luther, Nurse Practitioner, provided wound care to a patient - offering a moment of fresh air and positivity during ongoing recovery efforts.

🎅 Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday this festive season. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Team Alpha is on their way home! The team has completed their week on the ground in #Vanuatu, supporting the Vanuatu Government’s emergency response following last week’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake. They now pass the baton to Team Bravo, who arrived in the country today. Team Bravo is expected to stay for 14 days, continuing to work alongside local health services to assist in addressing critical injuries.