SOCIAL JUSTICE 2011

We will aim to bring you up to date ideas on social justice projects.  Any questions please contact Jazz O'Neilat This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

One Disease at a Time - Help Eliminate Scabies

One Disease at a time is recruiting Networks Ambassadors for this movement from universities across Australia. We are looking for ambassadors from each relevant healthcare discipline in every university in Australia. The aim of the networks movement is to spread optimism about Indigenous health across all Australian healthcare students and to encourage them to become involved in this field by demonstrating to them that they CAN make a permanent positive change to people's lives.

The role will involve planning and delivering a ready-made presentation about One Disease at a Time, which we will help you with at every step. We want to work with you to help you give a truly exciting and inspirational presentation. You will also need to be creative in promoting One Disease to your fellow students, to make them as excited as we are about scabies elimination. 

If you feel up to the challenge and willing to spread your passion and optimism, I can confirm you as a Networks Ambassador and our team will be in touch shortly to begin planning your first presentation!

Consider this opportunity to be involved with something truly great - the elimination of a serious disease from Australia. Join us for the ride!
For more information see www.onedisease.org. If you would like to express interest in this position, please send a short (200 word) paragraph outlining why you would be a good candidate for this position to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Red Aware Events 2011

Red Aware runs in conjunction with Red Party to raise funds and awareness for those affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa. This year's first event is the Red Aware Film Festival, taking place at Cinema Paradiso (164 James Street, Northbridge) at 6:30pm on Thursday, 25th August. Showcasing films made by, and about, those affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, the evening will screen several short films produced by the Zimbabwean, "Steps for the Future" program. These touching films are guaranteed to make you laugh, smile and cry, all the while raising money and awareness for those in greatest need.
http://redparty.org/

FIJI VILLAGE PROJECT

The Fiji Village Project (FVP) is an ANU initiative and is now in its fifth successful year.  The project provides an opportunity to bring together university students with medicine, dentistry, public health and engineering backgrounds to work together towards health empowerment in Fijian communities. Additionally, with involvement from New Zealand, Australian and South Pacific Islands students, the project has already proved to be valuable in developing more meaningful professional relationships in the region. It has thus far provided students at the ANU Medical School and from other medical schools across Australia with a wonderful chance to put their skills into practice in the real world. Most importantly, the project is great fun and joy for everyone involved, be it Fijian, New Zealand or Australian medical students.

The January 2011 project occurred from 7-24 January 2011, consolidating work from the previous projects.
The January 2012 project dates are to be confirmed, but will continue the hard work of previous projects.
Applications are open to medical students at all Australian and New Zealand medical schools, and the Fiji School of Medicine.
Applications for the January 2012 project are now OPEN.

http://www.ensign.org.au/fijivillageproject.htm

11/3/2010  The Red Cross presents an Information evening about Humanitarian Law on Tuesday the 16th of March

Although it is not strictly a medical evening, there will be much of interest regarding human rights.As part of Red Cross’ responsibility to disseminate international humanitarian law we invite experts from academia and professionals from the field to speak with the community with regards to their particular experience.

Red Cross’ IHL committee in Western Australia invites you and your members to join them to explore the human impact of, the current methods available for clearing and the law regarding explosive remnants of war (ERW) such as landmines and cluster munitions (please see invitation enclosed).

The speakers for the evening will be:

Dr. Jenny Stedmon 
Acting Head of Anaesthetics at Fremantle Hospital and ICRC delegate

Professor James Trevelyan
Mechatronics Discipline Chair School of Mechanical Engineering  
The University of Western Australia

Ms Emily Camins
International Humanitarian Law Lecturer
The University of Western Australia

The seminar will be followed by a dinner that provides a great opportunity to continue the discussion with the speakers and others concerned with the continued dissemination of IHL.  You are welcome to join for either or both the seminar and the dinner.

SEE attachment for more details

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9/3/201 Global Impact Corps: Global Health Volunteer Abroad Opportunity
http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad

Unite For Sight's Global Impact Corps is an immersive global health experience for students and for professionals.  All volunteers participating in Unite For Sight's international programs are Global Impact Fellows.

What do Global Impact Fellows do? Global Impact Fellows are engaged as future leaders in global health.  They assist local eye clinics to provide comprehensive year-round care in rural villages that addresses the root causes of patient barriers to care.  While the local eye doctors focus on the examinations and diagnoses, the Unite For Sight Global Impact Fellows assist in all other aspects of the needed work: patient intake, patient histories, visual acuity screenings, distribution of medication and eyeglasses prescribed by the local eye doctors, patient education, and research studies.  They also have the opportunity to observe the surgeries provided by the local doctors.
Through hands-on, structured training, Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about best practices in global health and social entrepreneurship.  Global Impact Fellows gain skills and are nurtured to become new leaders in global health, and they receive a Certificate in Global Health & Program Delivery.  Additionally, Global Impact Fellows may participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for those interested in pursuing global health research. For example, current Global Impact Fellows are pursuing research studies about medication management, the use of visual resources for patient education, traditional medicine practices, and patient barriers to care.
Who is eligible? Anyone from any country is eligible to apply.  Unite For Sight Global Impact Fellows are 18 years and older, and there is no upper age limit. Global Impact Fellows range from undergraduate students to medical students, public health students and public health professionals, nurses and nursing students, educators, opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Locations of Year-Round Eye Care Delivery:
(volunteer for 7 days, 15 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, or more)

Accra and Kumasi Regions, Ghana
Tamale, Ghana
Varying Rural Villages, Ghana
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Patna, India
Chennai, India
New Delhi, India
Dhenkanal, India

Training and Immersion Impacts Alumni: "The unparalleled experience with Unite for Sight in Ghana provided me with a deeper understanding of how medicine and public health are inextricably linked. I hope to incorporate the tools and knowledge I garnered through this volunteer opportunity as a future healthcare provider." --Taygan Yilmaz, Global Impact Fellow in Ghana

Complete details online at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
Just a note MED100/200 - this cannot count towards your Social Justice Hours

3/3/2010   ATT MED200  -  The Patient First Ambassador Project

The goal of the Patient First program is to use volunteers to increase the patient’s understanding of their condition, and allow them better decision-making through informed consent. In addition, to their increased awareness of the risks inherent in their health care, it is hoped to minimise the potential for adverse events. Finally, Patient First information will increase the patient’s health literacy and perhaps give them the ability to self-manage their own health issues.

In 2010 this project has almost NO volunteers - so we ND students will be of GREAT BENEFIT!

Where? Sir Charles Gardener Hospital

Who? Any Med200 student who needs to fulfill their SJ hours or who simply thinks they can offer some hours to this project.

What is required of you?
Attend some training and a hospital orientation (2-3hours) *a training date will be organised for you. Read the Patients First Booklet. Volunteer - talk patients through the booklet and answer questions regarding their consent.

How to get involved..

Contact : Amy Bicknell BY MARCH 15th!!!

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SUBJECT LINE: Patients First Ambassador Project

Once I have 5 - 10 students Interested I will contact the project and organise an orientation date!  What are you waiting for, a second invitation? Get Involved Today!!!

24/2/2010 Volunteering with The OAKTREE through Generate

In 2010 you can be part of a team of like-minded energetic individuals and create real change in your local community and the developing world.

Generate is a unique entry level volunteer program that exposes young people to the aid and development sector through active campaigning.

Generate is open to all tertiary students under the age of 26 as of November 2009 and is targetedtowards first and second year university students who haven't previously volunteered.

As a Generator, you will attend weekly sessions that develop your practical skills and train you to be an effective agent of change.

Specifically, Generate volunteers will have the opportunity to:

• Undertake training in areas such as public speaking, facilitation, delegation, event management, promotions, and lobbying activities
• Expand your knowledge base and gain valuable experience in the aid and development sector
• Plan and manage your own fundraising and advocacy event
• Develop the practical skills to be an effective campaigner in your community and the political arena
• Create new educational opportunities for young people in the developing world
• Work alongside other talented, creative and dedicated young individuals

Running from mid-March to mid-October, the Generate program is a seven-month commitment of roughly 6-8 hours a week. Generate is designed to fit in around work and university semesters, with breaks in the lead up to and during exams.

So if you are passionate about aid and development and want to volunteer, click below to register for the Generate program in your state.
Generate is your platform to advocate, fundraise and campaign on behalf of the worldwide movement to eradicate extreme poverty.

If you want to get involved please visit Oaktree's website (click on the link) for more information Applications close March 1st so you MUST be QUICK!