Global Emergency Care Conference 2026

The Global Emergency Care Conference is an annual two-day event. It is designed to equip emergency care providers with the skills, resources and networks to become involved in the development of global emergency care, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Date

Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 September 2026

Mode

Hybrid

Format

Workshop/Symposium

Registration

Registration 2

CAPACITY BUILDING IN GLOBAL EMERGENCY CARE WORKSHOP

Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 8.30am – 5.00pm (AEST)

A small group, interactive workshop that utilises real-world scenarios to help you to develop the skills you need to successfully engage in emergency care projects around the world.

This in-depth one-day program is developed and delivered by a team of clinicians with extensive experience working with multiple aid/health organisations in countries such as Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Afghanistan.

Explore and discuss:

The current status of emergency care globally
The identified priorities for global emergency care development projects and clinicians
How to complete a needs assessment
How to create, develop and deliver a project framework
The essential toolkit of skills, networks and resources an emergency care clinician requires.

Delivery:

This event will be delivered both in-person and virtually from Melbourne, Australia.

GLOBAL EMERGENCY CARE SYMPOSIUM

Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 10.00am – 5.30pm (AEST)

A one-day, hybrid symposium bringing together a wealth of local and international speakers with unparalleled expertise in emergency care practice, education and research in resource-limited settings. Be inspired by incredible projects and learn more about what’s planned. The program will include opportunities for interaction and networking. It will open your eyes to your potential to impact global health outcomes.

This course satisfies CPD requirements for FACEMs by aligning with ACEM Health Outcome activities (education, health inequities, and culturally safe practices).

Delivery:

This event will be delivered both in-person and virtually from Melbourne, Australia.

AEAC Global Programs

AEAC has been actively involved in global emergency care programs for more than a decade. These programs have allowed us to collaborate with medical and nursing colleagues from multiple countries to support the development of emergency and trauma care. Learn more.

Conference Program The views and opinions expressed by presenters are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the organisers or affiliated institutions.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Type	Attendee Category	In-Person	Virtual
Workshop Only (Sept 15)	Medical Specialist	AUD $325 + GST	AUD $225 + GST
	Non-Specialist / Nursing / Paramedic / Allied Health / Other	AUD $199 + GST	AUD $135 + GST
	Student*	AUD $89 + GST	AUD $45 + GST
Symposium Only (Sept 16)	Medical Specialist	AUD $355 + GST	AUD $250 + GST
	Non-Specialist / Nursing / Paramedic / Allied Health / Other	AUD $225 + GST	AUD $145 + GST
	Student*	AUD $99 + GST	AUD $50 + GST
Full Conference (Sept 15 & 16)	Medical Specialist	AUD $625 + GST	AUD $385 + GST
	Non-Specialist / Nursing / Paramedic / Allied Health / Other	AUD $400 + GST	AUD $220 + GST
	Student*	AUD $175 + GST	AUD $85 + GST

Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) delegates

If you are working in LMIC, then you may be eligible for a scholarship to attend the Capacity Building in Global Emergency Care Workshop and/or the Global Emergency Care Symposium.

The scholarship includes registration for the one day workshop and/or Symposium. It does not cover travel or accommodation costs.

Applications are open to clinicians working in low-middle income countries.
Expressions of interest will open in 2026.

High Income Country (HIC) Delegates

During the registration process you will have the option to support a delegate from a LMIC.

Donations are $20.00 + GST.

REFUND POLICY

Substitution:

If, after booking an event you are unable to attend, you are welcome to nominate someone else to attend in your place. Please advise substitutions via email so a correct name tag will be available at the registration desk. CPD hours will be allocated to the substitute delegate.

Refunds:

If cancelling more than 30 days before the event a 70% refund will be provided. If the cancellation is less than 30 days before the event: no refund will be provided. Cancellation must be provided in writing.

DISCLAIMERS

By registering for this course, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
In very rare cases due to clinical demand or other unforeseen, unavoidable reason, courses may need to be cancelled. In this instance registrants will be advised urgently and will receive a full refund for registration fees.
The content of this course is directed at (appropriately licensed and trained) medical/nursing practitioners. It represents current information about the provision of emergency care. It is not intended to replace, and should not be construed as, medical advice. Any concerns regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

Dr Rob Mitchell

Rob Mitchell (@robdmitchell) is an academic emergency physician at the Alfred Hospital Emergency & Trauma Centre; Chair of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) Global Emergency Care Committee; and faculty for the Monash University/Alfred Health Capacity Building in Global Emergency Care program. He is involved with emergency care capacity development projects across the Indo-Pacific, including the Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initiative (RECSI), funded by the Australian Government through the Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative. In 2024, he completed a PhD focussed on emergency care systems in low- and middle-income countries, and was the recipient of a Premier’s Award for health services research.

Prof Gerard O'Reilly

Prof Gerard O’Reilly is a senior Emergency Physician and Head of Global Programs at the Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre, Head of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the National Trauma Research Institute, and Associate Professor at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Georgina Phillips

Dr Georgina Phillips has worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne for more than 25 years, with special interest in clinical excellence and research for patients with complex psychosocial issues. Since 1996 as an Australian Volunteer doctor in Kiribati, Georgina has had ongoing involvement in emergency care capacity development in the Asia-Pacific region, including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, Timor-Leste and Myanmar.

Dr Jennifer Jamieson

Dr Jennifer Jamieson is an emergency physician and trauma specialist, and is the current Deputy Director of the Trauma at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania. She helped establish Tasmania's first trauma admitting service at the RHH and is particularly passionate about bringing trauma education & public health projects to Tasmania, including Trauma Team Training and the PARTY program. Jenny has previously worked with the Alfred Trauma service in Victoria, with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Kunduz, Afghanistan, and in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She has a number of roles within the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, including being the current deputy-chair for the Global Emergency Care Committee, and the Advancing Women in Emergency Medicine executive. She is also the recent co-editor and co-creator of the book "When Minutes Matter."