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?

AUSMAT; Australian Medical Assistance Team; NCCTRC; National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

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AUSMAT members
The Prime Minister has (29th January 2020) announced the AUSMAT will be deployed to assist with the repatriation of Australians who are currently in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

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Active AUSMAT members
AUSMAT; Australian Medical Assistance Team; NCCTRC; National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

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Temporarily unavailable AUSMAT members

Let's take a closer look at our

AUSMAT members by states and territories

Northern Territory

Northern Territory

129

Queensland

Queensland

69

New South Wales

New South Wales

114

Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory

27

Victoria

Victoria

95

Tasmania

Tasmania

14

South Australia

South Australia

71

Western Australia

Western 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.

AUSMAT Members

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AUSMAT missions

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International missions

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National missions
Disaster and emergency responses
  • 1

    Flood

  • 1

    Cyclone

  • 1

    Environmental emergency

  • 1

    Volcano

  • 1

    Epidemic

  • 1

    Bushfire

  • 2

    Humanitarian crisis

COVID-19 responses
  • 4

    Quarantine operations
    (including repatriations)

  • 3

    Outbreak response

  • 1

    Vaccination drive

  • 10

    Assessment, advisory and support

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Total number of AUSMAT members deployed
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