National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre in Darwin, Northern Territory | Government organisation

National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Address: 5 lancaster Road Eaton 0820 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.nationaltraumacentre.nt.gov.au

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24.01.2022 The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been awarded a certificate of appreciation for supporting NCCTRC and Telehealth with COVID-19 response training. Pictured Allan Anderson and Lyn Perry from NCCTRC Telehealth presenting Samantha Bennett, Acting Central Operations Manager, Royal Flying Doctor Service with the certificate. We appreciate your support. Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations

24.01.2022 AUSMAT continue to support the Ministry of Health in Papua New Guinea in response to COVID-19

24.01.2022 Looking for an exciting challenge in your nursing career? We are looking for AUSMAT nurses to join our dynamic organisation in Darwin, Northern Territory.

23.01.2022 The National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre’ has been delivering the COVID-19 Remote Rapid Response Team Training to support the surge remote health workforce in the Northern Territory. More than 100 participants have taken part in the training which includes providing additional skills and knowledge of COVID-19 management and quarantine principles. Pictured are the teams in Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Darwin who have completed the training.

23.01.2022 The month of May celebrates two important days - International Midwives Day and International Nurses Day. This year is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. Today we acknowledge the commitment, passion and professionalism of the AUSMAT workforce.

22.01.2022 Thank you to all those individuals and businesses who supported the AUSMAT operation for the MS Artania in WA in particular the Department of FIre and Emergency Services

21.01.2022 Introducing Allan Anderson! Allan is the Director of Telehealth servicing the Howard Springs International Quarantine Facility for NCCTRC. This year Allan has been involved in a number of deployments supporting in the COVID-19 response across Australia, including:... Howard Springs International Quarantine Facility for Australian Repatriation Western Australia Artania cruise ship quarantine and Novotel hotel quarantine Victoria Aged Care Response "When deployed my role is often as the AUSMAT Operations Manager in the field, which is a challenging, but a rewarding role. Being deployed and being away from home is part of the position, since last year I have been deployed four times in response to COVID-19. My family is very supportive and are proud of the work I do," Allan says. "Helping others is something close to my heart and working with AUSMAT professionals in the field is both an honour and privilege." Thank you Allan for your amazing work and commitment!

21.01.2022 Happy Friday! As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, AUSMAT members who deployed to the Howard Springs Quarantine Facility back in January will enjoy this article.

20.01.2022 Here’s a short video explaining the step-by-step procedure for Donning Personal Protection Equipment in an infection control environment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONNING PPE - The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be necessary for health personnel when providing care for suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. The level of PPE will be determined by the patient's risk level and your healthcare policy.

20.01.2022 Welcome to the Northern Territory! The NCCTRC in collaboration with NT Health and ADF, provided the COVID-19 screening for all 189 US Navy and Marine personnel arriving into Darwin on Tuesday this week. The unusual welcome to Australia was met with good humour by all the arrivals, who are keen to follow Australian procedure to ensure they keep our community safe. The execution and joint plan was a success with all personnel swabbed within 2 hours in a safe environment. For the next 14 days the marines are now quarantined in the facility set up on the base. All the arrivals from Tuesday have tested negative for COVID-19 on entry into quarantine. The NCCTRC team will continue to assist with quarantine entry and exit swabbing of the next tranche of arrivals.

19.01.2022 CALL OUT! Seeking doctors, nurses, paramedics, allied health and logistics team members for Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) deployment to the Centre for National Resilience at Howard Springs in Darwin. Short term contract to commence January.... AUSMAT members interested in AUSMAT deployment rotations please refer to your state/ territory coordinators for nomination. Please email your application to [email protected].

18.01.2022 HAPPY DIWALI On Saturday 14 November, the cohort of repatriated Australians from India started celebrating the Diwali Festival in quarantine at the Centre for National Resilience at Howard Springs. The Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated over five days. The Telehealth team put together a bag of different activities, decorations, stickers and tea lights to help celebrate Diwali in quarantine.

18.01.2022 NCCTRC is offering scholarships for two postgraduate Pacific health professionals involved in aeromedical retrieval work. Grad Cert in Aeromedical Retrieval commencing in Semester 1 on March 1st 2021 at Charles Darwin University. The course is completely online from your home country while continuing to work. Application criteria include English language competency and for those interested in applying, CDU includes Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga and PNG on the extended list for Engli...sh speaking countries requiring only written confirmation that the medium language of instruction for undergraduate degree was English. Applications close 22 January 2021.

18.01.2022 Start your next #adventure today! NCCTRC in partnership with Charles Darwin University, CareFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia launch the Graduate Cert and Masters Programs in Aeromedical Retrieval commencing in 2021! Apply now to advance your career! Grad Cert: https://lnkd.in/g6EKk9f Masters: https://lnkd.in/gxC5R-S

18.01.2022 Rapid Response Training COVID-19 Richelle and Rhys TEHS, Helen CAHS and Benjamin AMSANT Top End, are working closely with the NCCTRC to develop the rapid response training course to support the planning and technical expertise in preparedness for potential COVID19 outbreak in a remote indigenous community.

16.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to our AUSMAT community particularly those mums who provide support for AUSMAT members to deploy.

15.01.2022 120 now trained RRT. Katherine. Gov and Non Gov Remote Health staff. NTPolice. Children and Families.

15.01.2022 RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITY The NCCTRC in partnership with Menzies School of Health Research are offering research grants to fund collaborative projects which address priority COVID-19 related research topics. The grants are between $10,000 and $100,000 to be awarded for single eligible projects.... Key aims include: Health system responses to future outbreaks Public health communication strategies Impact on health care services and their capacity to respond Mental health and wellness issues For more information and eligibility criteria, see the grant guidelines here: https://share.nationaltraumacentre.gov.au/download.php APPLY NOW https://share.nationaltraumacentre.gov.au/download.php Applications are to be submitted to the Menzies Research Office ([email protected]) by COB Friday 26th March.

09.01.2022 140 multidisciplinary team members now trained Remote Rapid Response Team Training. This course Yulara!

08.01.2022 AUSMAT continues to support the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre with a total of 124 visits to facilities. AUSMAT continues to help strengthen infection prevention and control measures working directly with facility staff.

06.01.2022 Here’s a short video explaining the step-by-step procedure for Doffing Personal Protection Equipment in an infection control environment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protective Equipment (PPE) will be necessary for health personnel when providing care for suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are a number of ways to remove PPE safely without contamination. The method used will be determined by your... type of PPE and your local health policy. Always remember, no matter which method used, be consistent, take your time and do not be distracted, as doffing of PPE poses the greatest risk for exposure and contamination from infectious particles. This video uses the doffing sequence as recommended by the Australian Department of Health. See more

05.01.2022 Flashback Friday! One year on from the first repatriation flight from Wuhan to Australia in February 2020. Here's some of the AMAZING cards, letters and drawings from some of the children to AUSMAT to say thankyou.

05.01.2022 Welcome home to the Australians who arrived on the third flight from India today. They will now complete 14 days of quarantine at the Centre for National Resilience at Howard Springs. #staysafe #welcomehome

03.01.2022 Insight into the recent AUSMAT deployment to support Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby in their COVID-19 response. AUSMAT worked collaboratively with local healthcare teams to establish processes and support the health system. #pngpartnership #COVID19

02.01.2022 On behalf of NCCTRC AUSMAT, we are extending our condolences to our NZMAT colleagues and to the family of Dr Chip Gresham. Rest in Peace

02.01.2022 Our Director of Disaster Preparedness and Response - home for Mother's Day!