HealthServe Australia Overseas Aid Fund

HealthServe Australia Overseas Aid Fund (ABN: 12553835278RR0001) is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving global health outcomes through partnership and community capacity building. It works alongside local community groups and healthcare professionals to address health needs in resource-poor settings, particularly in developing countries.

Overview

HealthServe Australia is affiliated with the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA), the largest group of Christian health professionals in Australia. Many CMDFA members contribute their expertise and years of experience in overseas health work. The organization emphasizes collaboration with other international bodies, complementing their strengths with health resources and expertise.

As a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct, HealthServe Australia adheres to industry standards of transparency, accountability, and good practice in international aid and development.

Programs and Initiatives

HealthServe Australia oversees more than 25 healthcare-related programs globally, targeting sustainable improvements in health service delivery and community well-being. Some of its key programs include:

• Care for the Elderly Maasai: Focused on life-saving healthcare and well-being services for elders in the Ngorongoro Naretu region.
• Climate and Creation Care: Addresses health impacts linked to climate change, such as increased cardiovascular events and heat-related illnesses.
• Dignity and Right to Health Award: Recognizes and supports individuals and organizations acting as champions in health and development.
• Healthy Planet Indonesia: Integrates dentistry and healthcare services with environmental conservation efforts.
• HeartStart Award: Provides up to $1,000 to Australian health-worker students to support travel and immersion in developing countries, fostering experiential learning and relationship-building.
• Ukraine Appeal: Supports frontline medical professionals through supply of medical aid in partnership with ICMDA, CMDFA, and CMA Ukraine.

Mission and Values

HealthServe Australia aims to build community capacity for self-sustained health improvements by partnering with grassroots health groups. It honors and respects the traditional owners of the lands where it operates and incorporates cultural sensitivity into its work.

The organization maintains a strong commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability in its operations, supporting sustainable development in global healthcare.

This description captures the mission, affiliations, and activities of HealthServe Australia Overseas Aid Fund based on available public information and industry standards for nonprofit international health organizations[1][2][3][4].

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