The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre

Day Two of the 2026 RECSI Emergency Care Leadership Workshop is underway in Apia, Samoa!

Today's sessions are focused on developing the leader within us. This morning, participants heard from Miss Litara Loma Leilani Ieremia-Allan (Miss Samoa 2024-25 and Miss Pacific Islands 2025), who joined the workshop to share her perspectives and experiences with emergency care leaders from across the Pacific.

Participants also took part in an interactive personality type exercise, giving participants an opportunity to reflect on their own leadership and communication styles, better understand how they work with others, and consider how different personalities can contribute to stronger and more effective teams.

With clinicians and emergency care leaders from across the region learning alongside one another, Day Two continues the workshop’s focus on practical, Pacific-led leadership development, shared learning and connection.

Fa’afetai to the Samoa Ministry of Health for hosting us, and to our speakers, regional faculty and participants for continuing to share their knowledge and experiences.

The workshop is a collaboration between Pacific Islands Society of Emergency Care (PISEC), RECSI which is supported by the Australian Government through the Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative, the Laerdal Foundation, the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC), St Vincent’s Pacific Health Fund and the Pacific Community (SPC).

Talofa lava from Apia, Samoa!

AEAC Global Programs is delighted to join emergency care leaders from across the Pacific today for the opening of 2026 RECSI Emergency Care Leadership Workshop: Leadership for Pacific Emergency Care Systems Strengthening.

Through interactive sessions and shared discussion, participants will explore what effective leadership looks like in emergency care teams and hear experiences of systems change from Samoa and Solomon Islands. Regional colleagues will also share lessons from implementing WHO emergency care tools across the Pacific and Timor Leste.

The day will be practical, energetic and grounded in the Pacific experience, with plenty of opportunities to learn from one another.

Fa’afetai to the Samoa Ministry of Health for hosting us, and to the regional faculty and participants who contribute so generously.

The workshop is a collaboration between Pacific Islands Society of Emergency Care (PISEC), RECSI which is supported by the Australian Government through the Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative, the Laerdal Foundation, the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC), St Vincent’s Pacific Health Fund and the Pacific Community (SPC).

🚨 Join the Australian Sepsis Grand Round September meeting where we will deep dive into: Post Sepsis Recovery and Survivorship.

💻 Free online session: Tuesday 8th September: 6.30pm

Hear from our expert panel:
Introduction to Post Sepsis Recovery and Survivorship – Dr Judit Orosz
Journey Through my Eyes - Ms Tracey McNee
Sepsis Support Research Program - A/Prof Naomi Hammond
WA Post Sepsis Clinical Model - Ms Natalie Middleton
GP Perspective: Sepsis - 0 Stars - Dr Jason Lam

Plus: A Global and National Sepsis Update by Dr Brett Abbenbroek & Clinical Updates: Influenza Update, Clinical Trials and current research by Prof Steve McGloughlin .

Don’t miss it!
👉 Register now: www.australiansepsisgrandround.org

🌏 Global Emergency & Critical Care Conference 2026

Join us on 16 September for a one-day hybrid conference exploring how the WHO Emergency, Critical and Operative (ECO) Care Strategy can be translated into practical action across the Asia-Pacific.

Hear from multidisciplinary experts, frontline clinicians and regional policymakers as they share ideas, innovations and pathways to strengthen emergency and critical care.

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
🕙 10.00am–5.30pm (AEST)
📍 Melbourne & Online

🔗 Register now bit.ly/GECCC

🚨 Only 2 spots left! 🚨

Medical emergencies can happen in any cosmetic practice. The question is: are you ready to respond?

Our Cosmetic Practice Emergency Course equips your team with the skills to recognise and manage life-threatening emergencies before ambulance or ED arrival.

✅ Anaphylaxis
✅ Cardiac emergencies
✅ Stroke
✅ Seizures
✅ Asthma
✅ Burns & chemical eye burns
✅ Includes Basic Life Support certification

Designed for medical, nursing, reception and support staff working in cosmetic practice.

⏳ Only 2 spots remaining for September. Secure your place bit.ly/CosmeticEmergency

📌Coming in 2027 – Extend Your Ultrasound Skills!

Our Ultrasound Faculty are passionate about helping clinicians continue their ultrasound journey. Following the success of our pilot Extend Ultrasound Program, we're thrilled to be opening this advanced course to external participants next year.

Take your skills beyond the basics with focused training in:
✔️ Renal ultrasound
✔️ Biliary tract scanning
✔️ Above-knee DVT assessment

Stay tuned. More details will be announced on our website and social channels soon. You won't want to miss it!

We're hiring! ✨

We're looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator to support and empower nurses working in Urgent Care Centres across Victoria. Flexible working, a fantastic team and the opportunity to make a real impact.

🔗 bit.ly/RUCNvacancy for more info and to apply!

Missed out the first time? Here's your second chance! 🩺

Following the overwhelming response to our first Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course, we're excited to announce a second course on 25 November 2026 at Sandringham Hospital.

Designed for clinicians with a foundation in ultrasound, this hands-on course combines practical scanning, expert teaching and case-based discussions to help you confidently assess early pregnancy presentations and apply your skills in clinical practice.

📅 Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course
📍 Sandringham Hospital
🗓️ 25 November 2026

🔗 Register now bit.ly/EPUCourse