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National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

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National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

Darwin International Airport 5 Lancaster Road Eaton

T: +61 8922 6929

The National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre was established as a result of the response to the Bali bombings in 2002 and 2005. The aim is to enhance surge capacity and provide clinical and academic leadership towards disaster and trauma care. The Centre is funded by the Australian Government and is a key component of their disaster and emergency medical response. This ensures that the To

p End and Royal Darwin Hospital are prepared and ready to respond to major on shore and offshore incidents both in Australia and South-East Asia

19/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 24 participants who recently completed the 4-day Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS) Advanced course held at Guido Valadares National Hospital (HNGV) in Dili, .

Building on foundational principles, the course focused on high-level strategic decision-making during major incidents in the Timor-Leste context. Participants from health, police, ambulance, fire and military sectors engaged in workshops, tabletop exercises and mass casualty simulations, strengthening coordinated approaches to scene management, triage and patient retrieval, while enhancing both pre-hospital and hospital response capability.

The Timor-Leste Ministry of Health, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Pública de Timor-Leste INSP Timor-Leste and the NCCTRC Regional Engagement Program co-facilitated the course alongside senior faculty from Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Funded by the Australian Government, the course brought together experienced regional faculty to share established major incident management principles, support peer-to-peer learning and strengthen capability across the region. 🤝

17/06/2026

Congratulations to the 14 participants who recently completed the Essentials of Critical Care course in Lae, Papua New Guinea. 👏

Delivered by the Regional Engagement Program and funded by the Australian Government, the course brought together participants from a range of clinical areas, including surgical, medical, paediatrics, emergency, outpatient, intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology and nursing education.

➡️ The course focused on nursing assessment, basic life support skills, recognising patient deterioration and managing oxygen therapy.

🤝 Delivered alongside instructors from the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji and the ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital, the course strengthened local teaching capability through co-facilitation and mentorship.

🌟 Local trainers played a key role in ensuring training remains sustainable, relevant and locally contextualised, supporting ongoing critical care capability in .

15/06/2026

The NCCTRC Education team participated in the 2026 Australian College of Perioperative Nurses ACORN conference in .

Marking the 20th biennial international conference, the event brought together perioperative nurses, leaders, educators, researchers and industry partners from across Australia and around the world.

It showcased emerging research and innovation in perioperative practice, highlighting collaborative approaches to advancing patient safety and clinical excellence.

The team hosted a conference stall, engaging with delegates on NCCTRC programs, including pathways and capability development initiatives.

12/06/2026

🌟 Strengthening disaster preparedness through practical planning 🌟

Participants in the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Training developed sub-divisional disaster management plans to support local preparedness, coordination and health emergency response capability across Central Division.

➡️ The 4-day training focused on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and health emergency planning, and was delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji (MHMS) and NCCTRC’s Public Health Operations in Emergencies for National Strengthening in the Indo-Pacific and Regional Engagement Program .

🗣️ Fiji MHMS Deputy Secretary Public Health, Dr Tevita Qoriniasi, opened the training and shared insights into Fiji's recent disaster experiences and preparedness priorities.

🤝 femLINKpacific and Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation also contributed to the training, reinforcing the importance of inclusive disaster risk reduction and planning that considers the needs of women, people with disability and other vulnerable communities who may face increased risk during emergencies.

Funded by the Australian Government, the training reflects a shared commitment to strengthening health emergency preparedness and disaster resilience across the Indo-Pacific.

10/06/2026

Today is Thank a First Responder Day 💙

From bushfires to floods, cyclones to earthquakes, medical emergencies or other critical incidents, first responders are often among the earliest on the scene, protecting lives, supporting communities and providing immediate emergency response.

To our first responder colleagues across , and the region, thank you for all that you do. We see and appreciate your commitment to keeping communities safe.

🌟 Tag a first responder you’d like to thank and let them know they’re appreciated.

09/06/2026

The NCCTRC was on the ground at Barunga Festival over the weekend, where our team established a pop-up diphtheria vaccination clinic.

This deployment supports the ongoing public health efforts to strengthen community protection against the vaccine-preventable disease.

The NCCTRC embedded with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation staff and helped deliver vaccination services to festival attendees.

02/06/2026

✅ Preparing for disaster response includes planning for the most difficult outcomes.

Learn how has upgraded its deployable mortuary capability to safely and respectfully manage the deceased during health emergencies 👉 https://nationaltraumacentre.gov.au/news/prepared-for-difficult-outcomes-strengthening-ausmats-mortuary-capability

29/05/2026

Congratulations to 10 health logisticians who recently completed the AUSMAT Health Logistics course in . 👏

The course brought together 6 members, alongside 2 New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) members and 2 Papua New Guinea Emergency Medical Team (PNG EMT) members.

🤝 and EMT’s participation highlights the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening health emergency response capabilities across the Asia-Pacific.

Facilitated by the Emergency Management and Logistics team, the Australian Government-funded course equipped participants with advanced skills and specialist operational knowledge required to support deployments, including the construction and operation of an AUSMAT EMT field hospital.

Through a combination of theoretical learning and extensive practical exercises, participants navigated a range of operational and environmental challenges designed to strengthen deployment readiness. 🌟

28/05/2026

The was delighted to welcome delegates from the Foreign Defence Service Attachés and Advisers Group (SAAG) Partner Program.

The program brought together representatives from Brazil, Chile, France, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America to gain insight into the Northern Territory’s unique strategic and operational environment.

During their visit to , the NCCTRC Disaster Preparedness and Response team provided a tour of the NCCTRC Headquarters, showcasing its deployable capabilities. Delegates gained valuable insight into AUSMAT’s activation processes and the resources required to maintain operational readiness.

The NCCTRC Trauma Service team also presented the Centre’s trauma and critical care capabilities, highlighting its role in supporting remote and regional health services across the .

25/05/2026

The NCCTRC’s Trauma Service team, based at the Royal Darwin Hospital, recently delivered the Remote Pre-Hospital Trauma and Disaster Course (RPHTDC) in .

This immersive 2-day course blends theory and practical skills, equipping participants with the essential knowledge to manage trauma and disaster situations in challenging pre-hospital environments.

Congratulations to all 9 participants who successfully completed the course. 🎉

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5 Lancaster Road Eaton
Darwin, NT
0820

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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