Erika Lu
Communications and Engagement Officer
Erika has extensive experience in digital marketing and community engagement across several government agencies and not-for-profit organisations. She draws on her diverse background to create digital content for the NCCTRC. Passionate about storytelling, she supports and informs communities through clear and impactful communication across the NCCTRC’s digital platforms. Erika is also named Darwin’s 2023 Young Citizen of the Year, recognised for her leadership, community contributions, and role as a positive influence – especially to young Australians.
News by Erika Lu
Rehabilitation emergency preparedness takes centre stage in the Asia-Pacific
Written by Erika Lu(opens in new tab) The Asia-Pacific region is renowned for its strong communities, rich cultural connections and resilience in the face of adversity. Following an emergency, recovery…
AUSMAT spotlight on Dave Small: building the next generation of leaders
Written by Erika Lu As AUSMAT continues to strengthen its workforce capability, deployments are creating valuable opportunities for members to develop leadership skills in real-world environments. A firefighter with the…
Pacific spotlight on Anne Tamata: putting rehabilitation at the centre of emergency response
Written by Erika Lu(opens in new tab) When Anne Tamata first applied to study physiotherapy, she had no idea what the profession involved. “It was on the government’s priority list,”…
Bringing accessible critical care education to regional Timor-Leste
Written by Erika Lu Baucau, approximately 120 kilometres east of Dili on Timor-Leste’s northern coast, is the country’s second-largest city and a key regional hub. Despite its significance, access to…
Managing risk in the field: vector and pest control at the AUSMAT Health Logistics course
Written by Erika Lu Vector and pest control is a critical component of safe and effective Emergency Medical Team (EMT) operations. During deployments, it supports the protection of patients, healthcare…
Pacific spotlight on Barbara Sobi: shaping nursing and emergency readiness in Papua New Guinea
Written by Erika Lu As a Nurse unit manager of the operating theatre at Port Moresby General Hospital, Barbara Sobi plays an essential role in surgical care and emergency preparedness…
A first-of-its-kind collaboration: strengthening emergency preparedness in Fiji
Written by Erika Lu Strong coordination between civilian responders and defence forces is essential during large-scale emergencies. For the first time, the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre’s (NCCTRC)…
AUSMAT spotlight on Dr Fran Lockie: caring for children during health emergencies
Written by Erika Lu Children experience medical emergencies differently to adults. Their bodies respond to illness and injury in ways that require specialised care and guidance. In rapidly evolving and…
Learning at the point of care: specialist nursing burns placement at a major Trauma Centre
Written by Erika Lu Strengthening specialist capability is central to the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre’s (NCCTRC) approach to preparedness. Placement opportunities upskill and equip clinicians to operate…
Prepared for difficult outcomes: strengthening AUSMAT’s mortuary capability
Written by Erika Lu Effective disaster and emergency response requires readiness across all phases of a deployment, including outcomes that are sensitive and challenging. To strengthen AUSMAT’s capability in these…