The NCCTRC’s Regional Engagement Program (REP) is funded by the Australian Government to build and strengthen health emergency response capacities in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The current program builds on the achievements and strong relationships developed over the past 10 years of NCCTRC engagement in the region – sharing knowledge and learning together, and working in partnership supporting our Pacific neighbours during health emergencies.

The REP works closely with key stakeholders in seven countries to build health emergency workforce capacity, strengthen national level emergency care practices, facilitate and promote regional approaches through joint training, collaboration and coordination.

The REP collaboratively plans and delivers programs of activity that address each country’s specific health emergency preparedness and response priorities. Activities include webinars, clinical care courses, health emergency management training, national Emergency Medical Team training and development support, specialist training opportunities alongside AUSMAT, and mentorship to foster leadership, coordination and interoperability across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.