The Centre for Antarctic, Remote and Maritime Medicine (CARMM) is leader and partner of choice in Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments (HREE) in Australia and internationally.

The unique combination of expertise from the Australian Antarctic Division, Tasmanian Government (Departments of Health and State Growth) and the University of Tasmania delivers exceptional outcomes in Antarctic, remote, maritime and space medicine.

CARMM is based in the Australian Antarctic Gateway city of Hobart, Tasmania.

Established in 2019, CARMM has become a collaborative centre of excellence in HREE providing the following benefits:

  • Medical facility design, screening, telehealth support and case management, including medevacs and survival medicine.
  • Recruitment and training of generalist and specialist health professionals, with skills applicable to Antarctic, Remote and Maritime medical practice.
  • Advanced research and innovation in Antarctic, space and remote medical paradigms.