A snapshot of AUSMAT by the numbers
02 Oct 2024
AUSMAT is a rapid response medical team, equipped, prepared and ready to deploy for health emergencies both domestically and internationally. Comprised of healthcare professionals and support personnel from across the country, AUSMAT can mobilise within 48 hours to provide medical assistance in some of the most austere environments. Agile and adaptable, AUSMAT's capability lies in the diversity and expertise of its team members – but who are AUSMAT?
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AUSMAT members by states and territories
Northern Territory
129
QueenslandQueensland
69
New South WalesNew South Wales
114
Australian Capital TerritoryAustralian Capital Territory
27
VictoriaVictoria
95
TasmaniaTasmania
14
South AustraliaSouth Australia
71
Western AustraliaWestern Australia
68
AUSMAT members by age
AUSMAT training in 2024
AUSMAT’s linguistic diversity - a key asset in global response
Clear communication is essential. AUSMAT’s diverse language capabilities are a powerful asset during deployment. With members speaking a wide range of languages, AUSMAT is uniquely equipped to engage with communities across the globe, providing care and support that transcends language barriers.
AUSMAT responses 2019 - present
Over the past five years, AUSMAT has successfully responded to a wide range of disasters and health emergencies, both within Australia and overseas. Whether offering assistance after natural disasters in the Pacific or supporting health emergencies in remote Australian communities, AUSMAT's ability to quickly mobilise and provide medical assistance in austere conditions has supported local efforts during challenging times. The following statistics capture the scale of AUSMAT’s deployments and the diverse expertise of our members.
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AUSMAT missionsDisaster and emergency responses
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1
Flood
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1
Cyclone
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1
Environmental emergency
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1
Volcano
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1
Epidemic
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1
Bushfire
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2
Humanitarian crisis
COVID-19 responses
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4
Quarantine operations
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3
Outbreak response
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1
Vaccination drive
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10
Assessment, advisory and support
