This annual report summarizes Australian Doctors for Africa's (ADFA) activities in 2014. It provides an overview of ADFA's operations in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands. The report discusses ADFA's strategic priorities for 2013-2017, which include consolidating orthopedic teams, introducing other medical specialties, enhancing medical equipment programs, providing new medical facilities, increasing training programs, and expanding administrative capacity. It also provides details of medical missions conducted in 2014 and recognizes supporters and donors.
This document discusses collaborative efforts between healthcare and academic institutions in Qatar to develop simulation-based education. It outlines the population needs, existing facilities, and stakeholders involved. Key activities to date include planning meetings and needs assessments. Moving forward, opportunities for collaboration include shared resources and facilities, curriculum development, and establishing a regional simulation center and council.
EHSA provides consulting and project management services for healthcare projects throughout Africa. It has successfully completed 31 healthcare projects, including clinics, hospitals, and medical equipment provision. Its services include strategic planning, facility planning, procurement, and commissioning. It aims to facilitate cost-effective and integrated healthcare appropriate to community needs through expertise and partnerships.
To improve nursing education in Haiti, the USAID-funded Health Financing and Governance (HFG) project is working closely with the Ministry of Health or Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population to strengthen its ability to manage an effective standards-based quality system for nursing educational institutions. This system is known as “reconnaissance.” In particular, HFG is working with the Département de Formation et de Perfectionnement des Sciences de la Santé (DFPSS) or the Department of Training and Development for Health Sciences, which is the MOH unit responsible for nursing education.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services Evaluation:
Current AOD Practice: Evidence-based practices with appropriate linguistic and cultural context.
-Assessment methods and screening tools (ASSIST, mental health/ suicide risk screening tool , case management)
Presented at the Australian Winter School by COMMUNITY ACCESS AND SERVICES SA
Our team is a highly experienced team with a long history of working with clients in the health sector. Our cross functional team of health specialists includes clinicians and technical experts located across Australia. Contact details are provided for several key specialists located in different states.
DESTEC Group provides interior design, architecture, engineering and contracting services. It has completed over 100 million square feet of space. The company has a team of over 200 professionals and 6 subsidiary companies specializing in different segments of interior fit outs. It provides full turnkey solutions from design to completion of commercial, retail, hospitality and residential projects.
The document contains a list of students and the number of steps it takes them to walk from their bedrooms to school. It calculates that the average number of steps is 2567. It notes that the maximum number of steps is 18,812 while the minimum is 203, giving a range of 18,609 steps between the furthest and closest students.
The document discusses the benefits of adopting an agile approach to software development and project management. Some key benefits mentioned include faster time to market, increased productivity, fewer defects, cost savings, and better employee engagement. Adopting agile approaches allows organizations to build high-quality products that customers value more quickly by delivering in short iterations and incorporating frequent customer feedback. It also helps reduce risks and eliminate waste compared to traditional sequential development methods. Successfully implementing agile requires changes not just to development teams but also to organizational structures, processes, and culture.
This document discusses collaborative efforts between healthcare and academic institutions in Qatar to develop simulation-based education. It outlines the population needs, existing facilities, and stakeholders involved. Key activities to date include planning meetings and needs assessments. Moving forward, opportunities for collaboration include shared resources and facilities, curriculum development, and establishing a regional simulation center and council.
EHSA provides consulting and project management services for healthcare projects throughout Africa. It has successfully completed 31 healthcare projects, including clinics, hospitals, and medical equipment provision. Its services include strategic planning, facility planning, procurement, and commissioning. It aims to facilitate cost-effective and integrated healthcare appropriate to community needs through expertise and partnerships.
To improve nursing education in Haiti, the USAID-funded Health Financing and Governance (HFG) project is working closely with the Ministry of Health or Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population to strengthen its ability to manage an effective standards-based quality system for nursing educational institutions. This system is known as “reconnaissance.” In particular, HFG is working with the Département de Formation et de Perfectionnement des Sciences de la Santé (DFPSS) or the Department of Training and Development for Health Sciences, which is the MOH unit responsible for nursing education.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services Evaluation:
Current AOD Practice: Evidence-based practices with appropriate linguistic and cultural context.
-Assessment methods and screening tools (ASSIST, mental health/ suicide risk screening tool , case management)
Presented at the Australian Winter School by COMMUNITY ACCESS AND SERVICES SA
Our team is a highly experienced team with a long history of working with clients in the health sector. Our cross functional team of health specialists includes clinicians and technical experts located across Australia. Contact details are provided for several key specialists located in different states.
DESTEC Group provides interior design, architecture, engineering and contracting services. It has completed over 100 million square feet of space. The company has a team of over 200 professionals and 6 subsidiary companies specializing in different segments of interior fit outs. It provides full turnkey solutions from design to completion of commercial, retail, hospitality and residential projects.
The document contains a list of students and the number of steps it takes them to walk from their bedrooms to school. It calculates that the average number of steps is 2567. It notes that the maximum number of steps is 18,812 while the minimum is 203, giving a range of 18,609 steps between the furthest and closest students.
The document discusses the benefits of adopting an agile approach to software development and project management. Some key benefits mentioned include faster time to market, increased productivity, fewer defects, cost savings, and better employee engagement. Adopting agile approaches allows organizations to build high-quality products that customers value more quickly by delivering in short iterations and incorporating frequent customer feedback. It also helps reduce risks and eliminate waste compared to traditional sequential development methods. Successfully implementing agile requires changes not just to development teams but also to organizational structures, processes, and culture.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily design presentations.
This document discusses chit funds in India. It defines chit funds as a mechanism where subscribers contribute a fixed monthly amount over a period to a total fund. Each month, one subscriber receives the full fund amount through a bidding process. The key aspects covered include:
- How chit funds operate through subscriber contributions, bidding processes, and distributions
- Regulations governing chit funds through acts like the Chit Funds Act of 1982
- Examples of large chit fund scams like the Saradha scam in West Bengal
- Safety measures for investors to consider when choosing a registered and reputable chit fund provider
This document provides information about Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) and its AMERTA exchange program. UNAIR is a highly reputable public university located in Surabaya, Indonesia. The AMERTA program offers international students the opportunity to study for one or two semesters at UNAIR. Students can choose from over 60 courses taught in English across various faculties. The program provides tuition waivers, accommodation assistance, living allowances, and cultural activities to participating students.
The document contains a phone number, 55-2171823, repeated multiple times without any other context or information provided. It ends by thanking the reader and restating the phone number to call.
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía mundial. Muchos países experimentaron fuertes caídas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados. A medida que se levantan las restricciones, se espera que la actividad económica se recupere gradualmente a lo largo de 2021 a 2022, aunque los riesgos de nuevas variantes del virus siguen siendo altos.
Bill Kula, APR, resume. Senior public relations professional seeking new corporate communications role in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Strategic communications and planning, external communications, internal communications, executive communications, social media, issues management, crisis communications, writing, mentoring, leadership are my strengths.
This document provides information on lighting products and designs for hotels from various lighting designers and manufacturers. It includes listings of hotel projects using the different lighting lines, with the hotel name, location, and sometimes images. The lighting lines featured include Equilibre, Effimera, Notte, Gong, Mico, Cpl, Sera, and Platone. Information provided for each line includes the designer, available models, colors, and options like LED, dimming, and switch types.
This document summarizes an online training session for clinical teachers and OSTEs. It includes an agenda for the session which covers topics like building trusting relationships, formative assessment, and the I,C,F framework. Participants are divided into discussion groups. Trust is discussed as having three key elements: sincerity, competence, and reliability. Participants also discuss case studies from different character perspectives. They are instructed to complete asynchronous work by certain deadlines, which covers topics like professional standards and coaching conversations.
Veronica Todd has over 15 years of experience in interior architecture, design, and real estate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Her professional experience includes interior design projects using Revit and AutoCAD as well as graphic design, space planning, and project management. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and various 3D modeling and CAD software. Currently, she works as a retail associate and design specialist at William Sonoma and Pottery Barn and as a visual merchandiser for various retailers.
The PCC (Project Capability Centre) is a framework designed by MSC PMO to assess, define, and provide individually tailored capability and career roadmaps. The PCC aims to focus the enterprise on core business capabilities and further develop its PMO. It involves defining different PCC levels, conducting a gap analysis to assess current positions, post-assessment meetings, and developing individual development plans with training roadmaps that include both mandatory and optional certifications.
I will use a bold, easily recognizable font for the title to draw in new and familiar readers. The layout will have most text on the left side of the front page to catch passersby's eyes and be neat and aligned throughout to avoid confusion. I won't use unclear, unreadable fonts or bubble text, which would make the magazine look unprofessional, and I won't scatter elements all over pages, which could look scruffy and be hard to read unlike serious school magazines.
The document proposes 6 design concepts for products incorporating Banaras prints and motifs: 1) A convertible quilt with different designs on each side, 2) Home decor items like cushions and curtains using 3 prints, 3) Applying prints to modern dresses, 4) Using prints on furniture like chairs and tables, 5) An abstract foot mat design, and 6) Designer accessories like bags using 2 prints. Swatches of 6 potential prints are provided. Feedback is requested on the concepts.
This document contains links to an Amazon product page and a WordPress blog about books for children. The Amazon page is for an unspecified product with the identifier B00TUFJC5U. The WordPress blog discusses ebooks for children.
This document summarizes a panel discussion from the 2013 Rotary International Convention on partnerships between Rotary, Mercy Ships, and other organizations to improve maternal and child health in western Africa. It discusses how Rotary and Mercy Ships have collaborated on medical service trips and vocational training teams. It also profiles the Aga Khan University's work in maternal and child health in developing countries, and their shared goals with Rotary to build capacity and address the region's health challenges.
This document summarizes a midterm workshop for the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa initiative. The workshop brought together implementation research teams and health policy organizations from Africa and Canada to strengthen collaboration and learning between researchers and policymakers. The goal is to better integrate evidence generated by the research into maternal and child health policies and practices in targeted countries. Over the seven-year initiative's duration, 19 research teams are developing solutions to improve support for women and children's health directly in communities and medical facilities, while also studying how to strengthen health systems and promote uptake of innovative interventions.
Five Keys to improving research costing and pricing in LMICs 2nd edition 2020...KemiOladapo
The revised @ESSENCE_GROUP Good Practice Document on research costing. Down pointing backhand index at https://who.int/tdr/publications/year/2020/five_keys_2020/en/
This document describes a partnership between EMMS International, a Scottish healthcare charity, and Ekwendeni College of Health Sciences in Malawi to establish nursing and clinical officer training programs. With funding from 2013-2016, the project renovated facilities, purchased equipment and books, and developed curricula for registered nurse and clinical officer courses. The first graduates are expected in 2016. Challenges included a change in college leadership and delays in accrediting the nursing program, but the partnership overcame obstacles through open communication and mutual support. Lessons learned include the importance of financial oversight, contingency planning for staff changes, and recognizing student willingness to self-fund their education.
Driving Quality Health Care: Lessons from the Ideal Clinics Initiative in Sou...HFG Project
The document summarizes a webinar about South Africa's Ideal Clinics Initiative to improve quality of primary healthcare. It discusses how South Africa is working to expand access to affordable, timely, effective and patient-centered care through the Ideal Clinic program. The program defines standards for infrastructure, staffing, supplies and clinical care processes that primary clinics aim to meet. It also collaborates with other organizations to address social health determinants. The webinar objectives are to share lessons from implementing and expanding the Ideal Clinics Initiative in South Africa, review evidence on improving primary care quality in resource-limited settings, and discuss future challenges in Africa.
NACCHO 2018 National Conference – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HealthNACCHOpresentations
This document summarizes the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) work related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. It notes that the RACGP has over 9,000 members including over 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and students. It outlines the RACGP's work growing the general practice workforce through training, exams, and programs like Yagila Wadamba. It also discusses the RACGP's efforts to educate the workforce on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through the curriculum, resources, and by implementing the National Guide to support culturally safe healthcare. Input is sought from attendees on this work.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily design presentations.
This document discusses chit funds in India. It defines chit funds as a mechanism where subscribers contribute a fixed monthly amount over a period to a total fund. Each month, one subscriber receives the full fund amount through a bidding process. The key aspects covered include:
- How chit funds operate through subscriber contributions, bidding processes, and distributions
- Regulations governing chit funds through acts like the Chit Funds Act of 1982
- Examples of large chit fund scams like the Saradha scam in West Bengal
- Safety measures for investors to consider when choosing a registered and reputable chit fund provider
This document provides information about Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) and its AMERTA exchange program. UNAIR is a highly reputable public university located in Surabaya, Indonesia. The AMERTA program offers international students the opportunity to study for one or two semesters at UNAIR. Students can choose from over 60 courses taught in English across various faculties. The program provides tuition waivers, accommodation assistance, living allowances, and cultural activities to participating students.
The document contains a phone number, 55-2171823, repeated multiple times without any other context or information provided. It ends by thanking the reader and restating the phone number to call.
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía mundial. Muchos países experimentaron fuertes caídas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados. A medida que se levantan las restricciones, se espera que la actividad económica se recupere gradualmente a lo largo de 2021 a 2022, aunque los riesgos de nuevas variantes del virus siguen siendo altos.
Bill Kula, APR, resume. Senior public relations professional seeking new corporate communications role in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Strategic communications and planning, external communications, internal communications, executive communications, social media, issues management, crisis communications, writing, mentoring, leadership are my strengths.
This document provides information on lighting products and designs for hotels from various lighting designers and manufacturers. It includes listings of hotel projects using the different lighting lines, with the hotel name, location, and sometimes images. The lighting lines featured include Equilibre, Effimera, Notte, Gong, Mico, Cpl, Sera, and Platone. Information provided for each line includes the designer, available models, colors, and options like LED, dimming, and switch types.
This document summarizes an online training session for clinical teachers and OSTEs. It includes an agenda for the session which covers topics like building trusting relationships, formative assessment, and the I,C,F framework. Participants are divided into discussion groups. Trust is discussed as having three key elements: sincerity, competence, and reliability. Participants also discuss case studies from different character perspectives. They are instructed to complete asynchronous work by certain deadlines, which covers topics like professional standards and coaching conversations.
Veronica Todd has over 15 years of experience in interior architecture, design, and real estate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Her professional experience includes interior design projects using Revit and AutoCAD as well as graphic design, space planning, and project management. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and various 3D modeling and CAD software. Currently, she works as a retail associate and design specialist at William Sonoma and Pottery Barn and as a visual merchandiser for various retailers.
The PCC (Project Capability Centre) is a framework designed by MSC PMO to assess, define, and provide individually tailored capability and career roadmaps. The PCC aims to focus the enterprise on core business capabilities and further develop its PMO. It involves defining different PCC levels, conducting a gap analysis to assess current positions, post-assessment meetings, and developing individual development plans with training roadmaps that include both mandatory and optional certifications.
I will use a bold, easily recognizable font for the title to draw in new and familiar readers. The layout will have most text on the left side of the front page to catch passersby's eyes and be neat and aligned throughout to avoid confusion. I won't use unclear, unreadable fonts or bubble text, which would make the magazine look unprofessional, and I won't scatter elements all over pages, which could look scruffy and be hard to read unlike serious school magazines.
The document proposes 6 design concepts for products incorporating Banaras prints and motifs: 1) A convertible quilt with different designs on each side, 2) Home decor items like cushions and curtains using 3 prints, 3) Applying prints to modern dresses, 4) Using prints on furniture like chairs and tables, 5) An abstract foot mat design, and 6) Designer accessories like bags using 2 prints. Swatches of 6 potential prints are provided. Feedback is requested on the concepts.
This document contains links to an Amazon product page and a WordPress blog about books for children. The Amazon page is for an unspecified product with the identifier B00TUFJC5U. The WordPress blog discusses ebooks for children.
This document summarizes a panel discussion from the 2013 Rotary International Convention on partnerships between Rotary, Mercy Ships, and other organizations to improve maternal and child health in western Africa. It discusses how Rotary and Mercy Ships have collaborated on medical service trips and vocational training teams. It also profiles the Aga Khan University's work in maternal and child health in developing countries, and their shared goals with Rotary to build capacity and address the region's health challenges.
This document summarizes a midterm workshop for the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa initiative. The workshop brought together implementation research teams and health policy organizations from Africa and Canada to strengthen collaboration and learning between researchers and policymakers. The goal is to better integrate evidence generated by the research into maternal and child health policies and practices in targeted countries. Over the seven-year initiative's duration, 19 research teams are developing solutions to improve support for women and children's health directly in communities and medical facilities, while also studying how to strengthen health systems and promote uptake of innovative interventions.
Five Keys to improving research costing and pricing in LMICs 2nd edition 2020...KemiOladapo
The revised @ESSENCE_GROUP Good Practice Document on research costing. Down pointing backhand index at https://who.int/tdr/publications/year/2020/five_keys_2020/en/
This document describes a partnership between EMMS International, a Scottish healthcare charity, and Ekwendeni College of Health Sciences in Malawi to establish nursing and clinical officer training programs. With funding from 2013-2016, the project renovated facilities, purchased equipment and books, and developed curricula for registered nurse and clinical officer courses. The first graduates are expected in 2016. Challenges included a change in college leadership and delays in accrediting the nursing program, but the partnership overcame obstacles through open communication and mutual support. Lessons learned include the importance of financial oversight, contingency planning for staff changes, and recognizing student willingness to self-fund their education.
Driving Quality Health Care: Lessons from the Ideal Clinics Initiative in Sou...HFG Project
The document summarizes a webinar about South Africa's Ideal Clinics Initiative to improve quality of primary healthcare. It discusses how South Africa is working to expand access to affordable, timely, effective and patient-centered care through the Ideal Clinic program. The program defines standards for infrastructure, staffing, supplies and clinical care processes that primary clinics aim to meet. It also collaborates with other organizations to address social health determinants. The webinar objectives are to share lessons from implementing and expanding the Ideal Clinics Initiative in South Africa, review evidence on improving primary care quality in resource-limited settings, and discuss future challenges in Africa.
NACCHO 2018 National Conference – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HealthNACCHOpresentations
This document summarizes the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) work related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. It notes that the RACGP has over 9,000 members including over 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and students. It outlines the RACGP's work growing the general practice workforce through training, exams, and programs like Yagila Wadamba. It also discusses the RACGP's efforts to educate the workforce on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through the curriculum, resources, and by implementing the National Guide to support culturally safe healthcare. Input is sought from attendees on this work.
The document summarizes a project between PwC's Indigenous Consulting, Griffith University First Peoples Health Unit, and AHPRA to design and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training. The partnership aims to establish a consistent national approach to cultural safety learning using the NACCHO Cultural Safety Standards. Key aspects of the project include developing a cultural safety learning framework, training program, and evaluation framework to measure the impact on over 1,000 health practitioners. The partnership brings expertise in Indigenous health, cultural safety, and a national reach to help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Time to Fine Tune Medical Equipment DonationsRILearn
This document discusses medical equipment donation best practices from the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals (IRFHP). It promotes ensuring donations are safe, sustainable, and improve health outcomes. It discusses three IRFHP initiatives: Safe and Sustainable Medical Equipment Supply (SASMES) which focuses on appropriate donations; Health Outcomes and Patient Safety (HOPS) which focuses on quality and safety; and Re-processing Medical Equipment (Re-MERGE) which focuses on environmental impacts. The document emphasizes listening to recipient needs, setting goals collaboratively, and following up on donations to maximize positive impact.
The document summarizes a project between the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Townsville Hospital, and Townsville Aboriginal and Islanders Health Services aimed at improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with acute coronary syndrome. The project supported hospitals to provide culturally safe care, improve the patient experience, and enhance relationships between hospitals and Aboriginal community health services. It discussed several collaborations between Townsville Hospital and TAIHS, including improving access to affordable medications after discharge, ensuring follow-up GP appointments are booked before discharge, and increasing referrals to cardiac rehabilitation programs.
NACCHO 2018 National Conference – Lighthouse Hospital ProjectNACCHOpresentations
The document summarizes a project by the National Heart Foundation of Australia that aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with acute coronary syndrome. It describes phases of the Lighthouse Hospital Project from 2012-2019 that partnered with hospitals and Aboriginal community health services. It provides details on partnerships in Townsville between the hospital and Aboriginal medical service to improve medication access, discharge planning, and referral to cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Filex 2012 building referral networks presentationMax Martin
This document discusses building successful referral networks between the fitness industry and health sector. It provides an overview of the recent history of fitness programs in Australia that have aimed to improve population health. While initiatives have increased awareness, a systematic and effective referral approach is still lacking. The document proposes developing a multi-disciplinary exercise referral system within new primary care networks to help address current barriers to referrals between fitness providers and healthcare professionals. Practical tips are offered for standardizing screening, managing liability concerns, and strengthening relationships with allied health professionals.
This document outlines biographies for several individuals who served as judges for the 2016 Allocate Awards. It provides brief descriptions of each judge's background, qualifications, and current or most recent role within the healthcare sector. The judges represented a variety of organizations, including NHS Improvement, NHS Employers, Nursing Times, Southampton Business School, the Department of Health, Good Governance Institute, and Dell Healthcare & Life Sciences.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Dr. Lynleigh Evans. She has over 15 years of senior executive experience in healthcare organizations, including roles as CEO, Director of Medical Services, and Program Director for Health Sector Reform. Her experience spans both public and private healthcare in Australia as well as international healthcare roles in several Pacific Island nations. She holds an MBA, PhD in Physiology, and MBBS degree from the University of Sydney.
The document summarizes the achievements and milestones of the Centre of Clinical Research Excellence (CCRE) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, which was hosted by the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia from 2003 to 2008. Some key points:
- The CCRE was a partnership between the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia and Flinders University, with the goal of building research capacity in the Aboriginal health sector.
- The CCRE conducted several research projects focused on chronic disease management, developed a research training program, and provided scholarships.
- It hosted numerous workshops and forums to engage the Aboriginal health sector in research.
- Three Aboriginal health services - Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service, Ceduna/K
The document provides an overview of news from Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Key points include:
- The Trust unveiled its new £750,000 MRI scanner following a joint fundraising campaign.
- The Trust is working to raise awareness of sepsis.
- The Trust has a new Chairman and Chief Executive who are committed to providing stability and leadership.
- The Keogh review found no evidence of patient harm but identified some areas for improvement that the Trust is addressing.
- The Trust is now holding all Board meetings in public.
- Patient satisfaction scores are high according to the Friends and Family Test.
- The Trust is developing a strategy for Newark Hospital.
This document provides an activity report for LV Prasad Eye Institute for the 2015-2016 year. It summarizes the key accomplishments including expanding the network to cover more population across four states in India, enhancing educational programs and capacity, increasing patient care services to over 1.6 million people through major surgical procedures and rehabilitation services, and advancing research efforts resulting in numerous publications, grants and awards. It also highlights the opening of new institutes and facilities including the Tej Kohli Cornea Institute and expansion of the flagship Hyderabad campus to increase capacity and quality of eye care services.
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This document contains letters responding to articles in the Medical Journal of Australia regarding rural clinical schools and rural medical workforce issues. One letter discusses findings that rural background combined with rural clinical training has a compounding effect on rural practice outcomes. Another letter responds that different rural clinical school models show rural training influences all students' likelihood of rural practice. The authors of the original study clarify they did not recommend restricting placements but increasing proportions from rural backgrounds.
GMRF’s 10 year anniversary annual report showcases their incredible achievements and advancements in research to enhance the health of the Australian community. Hanrick Curran is proud to support of GMRF and the milestones reached in the last decade.
Menzies School of Health Research's 2015 Annual Report highlights include:
1) Menzies celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015 and hosted events that showcased its research achievements and engaged supporters.
2) A key highlight was the Prime Minister officially opening Menzies' new buildings in recognition of the excellence and impact of its work.
3) Menzies' research in 2015 included discovering new types of bacteria, developing resources to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and programs to improve care for pregnant women with diabetes.
4) A report found that Menzies' activities generated $1.1 billion in total benefits to Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, with every dollar
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8 Medical Reports
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22 Financial Overview
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MADAGASCAR AUGUST 2013
Dr Rob Genat (Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Mrs Cherie Genat (Theatre Nurse)
Dr Kate Stannage (Orthopaedic/Paediatrics)
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Dr Graham Forward (Orthopaedics)
Dr Geoff Rosenberg (Orthopaedics)
Ms Jacqui Gilmour (Logistics)
ETHIOPIA AUGUST 2013
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Mr Paul Maloney (Orthopaedic Technician)
Ms Victoria Gibson (Theatre Nurse)
HARGEISA JULY 2013
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Dr Sue Chapman (Urologist)
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Dr Sarah Kurian (Anaesthetist)
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Dr Rob Marshall (General)
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Dr Graham Forward (Orthopaedics)
Dr James Marangou (Cardiology)
Prof Mike Wren (Orthopaedics)
Dr Tim Keenan (Orthopaedics)
Ms Jane Bahen (Nurse)
HARGEISA APRIL 2014
Dr Graham Forward (Orthopaedics)
Dr James Marangou (Cardiology)
Dr Elias Ahmed (Ethiopian Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr Ebrahim (Ethiopian Senior Resident – Orthopaedics)
MADAGASCAR APRIL 2014
Dr Sue Chapman (Urologist)
Dr Kate Stannage (Orthopaedic/Paediatrics)
Dr Paul Smith (Anaethetist)
Ms Helen Burgan (Physiotherapist)
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Message from
the Founder
The 6th edition of the Annual
Report describes some of the key
trends and developments which
have occurred over the last 12
months. We are proud of the
support and accolades bestowed
on the organisation and myself
over the year.
As I look back, we have been guided by a Strategic
Plan, now in its second year, which has set parameters
and benchmarks as we pursue building capacity and
sustainability.
The focus of change illustrates the readiness of ADFA
to respond to situations. Some of the remarkable
achievements include:
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
accreditation
• Dispatching 11 teams comprising 39 individual
medical and logistics personnel
• Dispatching 4 sea containers
• Expanding the Management Committee to include
a new Chair and Committee member
• The appointment of Professor Barry Marshall AC
Nobel Laureate as ADFA’s Scientific Patron
• The completion of a new X-Ray Department at the
Edna Adan University Maternity Hospital in Hargeisa
• Completion of construction of 3 new operating
theatres at the Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa
• Restructuring the talipes programme in Madagascar
with Malagasy staff
• Scoping a talipes programme in Hargeisa, Somaliland
• Undertaking a scoping study to the Comoros Islands
• Increasing our corporate donations and
financial stability
• Targeted and improved teaching programs
None of this could have eventuated without the many
people who have been involved in ADFA over the past
12 months, including the medical teams, volunteers,
donors, committee members and our corporate
partners.
I would like to thank the Management Committee for
their continued support and acumen in providing
direction for the organisation and the many individuals
who assist the organisation on a voluntary basis.
We have been fortunate to grow our volunteer base
with volunteers who show an interest in specific
programmes.
All of us together have made a vast difference on our
journey of “working together to improve health.”
Dr Graham Forward
Message from
the Chair
In the short time I have been
Chairperson of the ADFA
Management Committee, I have
been impressed and inspired by
the drive and energy of everyone
in the team at Australian Doctors
for Africa and their work in the
delivery of programmes to very
poor communities in Africa.
As a signatory to the Australian Council for International
Development (ACFID), we have been guided to develop
strong governance structures and frameworks. This has
led to accreditation by the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade (DFAT), the only Western Australian charitable
organisation to do so. This achievement will be of great
benefit as we build upon and expand ADFA’s operations
in the next twelve months.
In recent times we have received substantial financial
support from the corporate sector. This has enabled us
to broaden our investment in programmes and respond
to community demand for our services. We will be
placing increasing emphasis in future years on
generating support from our many corporate
supporters.
The Management Committee is made up of a diverse
range of energetic individuals with a spread of business,
technical and medical skills and knowledge. I am
privileged to serve as their Chairman.
My thanks to the members of the Committee and to
the many volunteers who have generously given their
time to assist ADFA’s cause. Special mention must be
made of Dr Graham Forward’s selfless dedication and
contribution to ADFA. In particular, it has been a
wonderful experience to be recognised by his peers
and the community through the John Curtin Medal
(Curtin University); Australian Orthopaedic Association
for Humanitarian Work; and as a finalist in the 2014
West Australian of the Year (Community).
The future is challenging and I am confident that we
have the people and resources to meet the opportunities
that beckon in the next twelve months.
Ian Shann
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Overview
Australian Doctors for Africa
(ADFA) plays a critical role in
providing medical assistance and
training in Ethiopia, Somaliland,
Madagascar and The Comoros
Islands through its humanitarian
and volunteer medical operations.
The cornerstone of ADFA commitment will always be
to provide extensive orthopaedic medical teams to
furnish medical assistance and support to communities
in the Horn of Africa.
However, we have also increased the number of
specialised areas to include urology, gastroenterology
and cardiology.
The appointment of Professor Barry Marshall, the
Nobel Laureate, as ADFA’s Scientific Patron will bring a
refreshing new perspective and influence to our projects,
cross disciplinary boundaries and put his imprimatur on
the direction and operation of ADFA’s projects.
In the regions where we work, we have established
good collaborations and stakeholder networks with
medical facilities, other humanitarian aid organisations
and the larger community.
We have built partnerships with other key organisations
promoting the diagnosis and treatment of talipes (club
foot). Continuing education and facilitating training
programmes have seen a higher demand for our talipes
services in Madagascar in particular, with the programme
also being considered in Hargeisa in Somaliland.
During 2013–14, the organisation operated in 4 main
locations comprising:
• Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
• Tulear, in the south west region
of Madagascar.
• Hargeisa, Somaliland’s largest city.
• Antananarivo, capital city of Madagascar.
ADFA also undertook a scoping study in a 4th
country, the Comoros Islands.
OUR APPROACH
Established in 2005, ADFA is a non-profit community
based organisation with its headquarters located in
Perth, Western Australia. It has no political or religious
affiliations. Succinctly, the strategic priorities of ADFA
until 2017 are to:
• The consolidation of the orthopaedic teams
• The introduction of other medical specialists
• Enhancing the medical equipment and supplies
programme
• The provision of new medical buildings and facilities
• Building capacity and sustainability through
teaching collaborations
• Developing research and evaluation
• Increasing the administrative capacity of ADFA and
accountability
ADFA’s purpose:
The provision of medical and surgical services,
the training of medical and other health care staff
and the provision of facilities, equipment and supplies
for the relief of people in developing countries.
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Somaliland
The Comoros
1 ADFA’s Scientific
Patron, Professor
Barry Marshall AC,
Nobel Laureate
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Strategic Priorities
2013–2017
The next 5 years will be characterised by consolidation,
improvement in the delivery, and expansion of, our existing
projects and programmes. Although emphasis will remain on our
current locations, the treatment of children and the poor, ADFA
will investigate requests from other locations in which to offer
its services. ADFA will continue to generate financial support to
ensure that its services and operations are maintained.
ENHANCING THE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES PROGRAM
ADFA will continue to dispatch medical equipment,
medical supplies and medication to Ethiopia, Somaliland
and Madagascar as requested and to support its
clinical programmes. ADFA will focus on:
• Increasing the number of sea containers to
Madagascar, Ethiopia and Somaliland to a
minimum of 2 each per year
• Providing one sea container to a 4th country per year
(in support of a clinical programme in that country)
• Refining the sea container programme through an
increase in administrative resources and
enhanced processes
PROVISION OF NEW MEDICAL BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES
ADFA will identify and complete new building
programmes as requested and in support of its clinical
programmes. ADFA will focus on:
• Completing new operating theatres in Ethiopia.
• Identification and completion of 2 new projects
in Somaliland
• Identification and completion of 2 new projects
in Madagascar
• Identification and completion of a project in a
4th country
• Completion of a scoping study for a new orthopaedic
training hospital in Addis Ababa
CONSOLIDATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC TEAMS
Orthopaedic surgery and treatment, including the
screening and treatment of talipes, will remain the
cornerstone of ADFA’s projects. Orthopaedic medical
teams will continue to screen a high number of patients
and provide treatment as necessary including surgical
procedures and plaster applications ADFA will focus on:
• Expanding services and operations
• Completion of pre-departure orientation and mentoring
of all new volunteers
• Appointment of a coordinator for each country in which
ADFA is active
• Introduction of junior doctors to accompany medical
teams (succession planning)
INTRODUCTION OF OTHER MEDICAL
SPECIALISTS
ADFA will build on the composition of previous medical
teams, which have included orthopaedic surgeons,
gastroenterologists, urologists, orthopaedic and plaster
technicians, physiotherapists, emergency GPs,
anaesthetists, nurses and a residential doctor with
expertise in tropical medicine. ADFA will focus on:
• Recruiting a 2nd gastroenterologist and 2nd urologist
for Madagascar
• Expanding its services to include other clinical
specialties such as cardiology, ophthalmology and
gynaecology/obstetrics
• Continuing programmes to address peptic ulcer, club
foot (talipes) and bilharzia
• Collaborating with other NGOs in the region where
ADFA is active
• Enhancing the sustainability of current and new
programmes through targeted provision of medical
equipment
1
1
2
1 Professor Mike Wren
with 1st and 2nd year
residents.
2 Our trained
endoscopy nurses
at Clinique St Luc.
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Medical Reports
Madagascar
Population
22.29 million (2012)
Size
587,040 km²
LOCATIONS
Clinic St Luc
Tulear Generale Hospitale
Tulear Akany Fantananena Clinic
Tulear Military Hospital
Antananarivo University Hospital
Medical Team Visits
August 2013
October 2013
ORTHOPAEDICS
Surgical procedures
33
Clinical consultations
180
Ward rounds
5
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Endoscopic procedures
51
Clinical consultations
228
UROLOGY
Surgical procedures
17
Clinical consultations
65
PAEDIATRICS
Clinical consultations
210
Ward rounds
6
ANAESTHETICS
Anaesthetic procedures
29
The Comoros
Islands
Population
798,000 (2010)
Size
2,235 km²
Scoping study
Ethiopia
Population
91.73 million (2012)
Size
1,127,127 km²
Permanent Locations
Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa
Additional Locations
Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa
Medical Team Visits
August 2013
April 2014
ORTHOPAEDICS
Surgical procedures
6
Clinical consultations
20
Ward rounds
10
TEACHING
Orthopaedic training course in
management of trauma to 16
1st and 2nd year residents
over 2 days
Orthopaedic formal presentations
to 25 staff and residents
2 occasions
CARDIOLOGY
Ward rounds
15 patients each time
2 occasions
Cardiology clinics
with 12–15 patients
2 occasions
Somaliland
Population
10.2 million (2012)
Size
637,657 km²
Locations
University Medical School
Hargeisa Group Hospital
Edna Adan University Maternity
Hospital
Medical Team Visits
July 2013
October 2013
December 2013
April 2014
ORTHOPAEDICS
Surgical procedures
29
Clinical consultations
250
Ward rounds
12
TEACHING
Ward rounds with 10–15 medical
students:
PATIENTS
Ward round teaching to students
4–6
Formal lectures
8
OSCE examination
2
CARDIOLOGY
Consultations on patients per day
in both emergency department and
on ward
4 occasions
Informal patient based tutorials at
the bedside each day
4 occasions
Ward round at Edna
Adan Hospital
1
Locations
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Ethiopia
The most exciting development
is the near completion of 3
operating theatres sponsored by
Australian Doctors for Africa,
spearheaded by Graham Forward.
The quality of the wing is most
impressive – the theatres are
spacious, well lit and are designed
to be easily cleaned. The increase
in capacity that this will bring
(from the current single functioning
theatre) is well timed given the
increase in residents from 30 to
52 this year. The organisation is
also importing a generous stock
of plates and screws.”
Dr Rick Gardner WOCUK, Observer comment from UK Orthopaedic
Organisation (May 2014):
SERVICE PROVISION
Orthopaedics
ADFA has conducted visits similar to previous
orthopaedic visits. On each occasion, all aspects of
orthopaedic management at the Black Lion Hospital
was in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Department of
the Hospital.
ADFA surgeons attended the regular orthopaedic and
fracture clinics where consultative advice was offered
to a large number of complex orthopaedic problems.
These included:
• Neglected anterior shoulder dislocation complicated
by median and ulnar nerve palsy
• Neglected posterior shoulder dislocation
• Several examples of mal union of distal radius
fractures
• Mal unions of various mid shaft tibial fractures
• Chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia both in children
and adults
• Osteosacaroma of the proximal tibia
Morning meeting and ward rounds have been conducted
and treatment plans discussed. The emphasis has been
on reviewing fracture patients admitted over the previous
24 hours. Many difficult problems have been
encountered, particularly on the ward rounds with
examples including : infected non union of mid shaft
femoral fracture ; open infected mid shaft humeral
Theatre nurse training
An extensive assessment of the new operating theatres
was undertaken following inspection of the building.
There is significant scope to make a real contribution
with initiatives linked to
• Access to hand washing facilities, gloves and masks
• Sterilisation facilities
• Education around infection control and providing
a safe environment for patients
• First aid training and kits
• Education covering the recording of patient
medical history
Rehabilitation Centre
A visit in April 2014 to the Rehabilitation Centre at
the Black Lion Hospital centred on investigating the
physiotherapy department, nursing services and the
pharmacy department. The overall aim was to identify
improved work practices to ensure a satisfactory level
of infection control, the adoption of standard
precautions when dealing with patients and a clean
hygienic environment.
Standard precautions are not difficult to adopt but
there are challenges for the BLH as many areas have
no basic hand washing facilities, therefore increasing
the risk of transmission of infectious agents within the
hospital setting. The completion of 3 new orthopedic
operating theatres attached to the Rehabilitation
Centre has increased the need to address the infection
rates for patients post operatively.
There is now an opportunity to significantly improve
patient outcomes by providing a clean and hygienic
ward environment and reduce the risk of infection.
The outcome is that ADFA can play a significant role
in providing orthopedic nursing education to identified
staff at the Black Lion Hospital and train local
registered nurses who can then take over the training
programmes, thus ensuring their sustainability. By also
adopting a multidisciplinary approach that includes both
fracture; grossly infected lower limb associated with
intercondylar distal femoral fracture and soft tissue loss;
pyomyositis of the proximal humerus and the anterior
tibial compartment; and complex fracture dislocation
of the hip.
Medical teams have spent considerable time in the
operating theatres both as primary surgeons and also
assisting, supervising and teaching the junior staff.
While the standard of sterility is still questionable in the
theatre areas, ADFA medical staff made every effort to
train and implement appropriate sterile techniques.
ADFA, through Paul Maloney, has also assisted with
patient positioning and maintenance and preparation
of orthopaedic equipment and implants.
Talipes
The Black Lion Hospital has a talipes programme centred
at the hospital. It is well coordinated and well administered.
ADFA is aware that there is a need to expand the
service into regional health centres but it will take some
time to develop a regional scope for the service.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
The largest building project undertaken by Australian
Doctors for Africa is the nearing commissioning and
opening phases. Commenced in 2012, the conversion
of a disused space into 3 operating theatres has
encountered setbacks through disputes and constant
changes to the plans. However, that aside, the facility
will greatly increase the surgical operations capacity
of the Hospital.
TRAINING AND TEACHING
Basic Orthopaedic training programme in treatment of
trauma to junior surgeons
The improvement in confidence, manual skills and
dexterity of the resident doctors was apparent over the
training period. There was a vast improvement also in
theoretical knowledge of the prevention of infection,
treatment of soft tissues injuries, operative planning
and management of complications.
Presentations were given on the following subjects:
• Clinical examination of the shoulder
• Clinical examination of the knee
• Clinical examination of the hip
• Fracture patterns of the distal humerus in children
• Describing fractures
• Principals of fracture management
A medical mission comprising of 4 doctors undertook a
teaching assignment for an Orthopaedic Training Course
Programme at the Black Lion Hospital. Building upon
previous training courses in 2012 and 2013, the course
continued to build capacity and improved the
orthopaedic skills with orthopaedic trainees, including
for the first time 3 females.
physiotherapy and pharmacy staff patients will receive
holistic care and specific discharge planning that will
improve their chances of making a good recovery.
Cardiology teaching and examination
Dr Marangou was a guest examiner and instrumental in
assessing the 4th year medical students in cardiology.
He observed students doing bedside examinations and
displaying their knowledge under VIVA situation. He
was impressed with the high level of knowledge and
clinical skills the students displayed.
Currently, the hospital has only ONE ECG machine
which means that it is in constant demand and that
patients have to be transferred from one department
of the hospital. to another. The intention is for ADFA
to source an additional 2 ECG machines for 2015.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Over the past twelve months orthopaedic teaching,
screening and treatment has greatly been extended,
refined and progressed. In particular, our thanks are
extended to:
• The orthopaedic staff at the Black Lion Hospital,
particularly Dr Bahiru, Director
• Ansell Health for surgical gloves
• The Director of the Black Lion Hospital, Dr Mahalet.
• Mr Getaneh Retta, Ethiopian architect, for his
contribution towards the design, submission and
supervision of the new operating theatre project
• Her Excellency, Ms Lisa Filipetto, Australian
Ambassador to Ethiopia
• Mr David Schwatrz from Primewest Management
for his invaluable input into project management
• EK Foundation for their generous support in
transporting the medical teams, equipment and
personnel
1 2 3
1 Work commences.
2 Completed scrub
facilities.
3 Completed operating
theatres.
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Somaliland
“DAN has recently received a
consignment of material from
ADFA through Taakulo (Mr Omar
Jama). This material is found very
useful for the work we are doing
here in Somaliland. All well
received and stored, and we are
very thankful to ADFA for this
valuable shipment.”
Mr Ali Jama Director DAN
SERVICE PROVISION
The Hospital is faced by severe constraints in many
areas, as the only public health facility providing
general secondary level health care services. The
hospital serves a population that is estimated to be over
a million. There are a very limited number of qualified
staff, doctors and nurses to cope for the capacity of
the hospital; the level of remuneration is inadequate
while training, coordination, management and supervision
of staff is almost non existent or very limited.
Orthopaedics – the cornerstone of ADFA’s activities
ADFA was fortunate to once again engage the services
of 2 Ethiopian surgeons for the visit to Hargeisa Group
Hospital in April 2014. It was a very busy 5 days with
210 consultations, 26 major surgical cases and 12
ward rounds.
There was also an opportunity to meet with the new
Minister for Health to discuss further involvement
from ADFA.
Talipes
In April 2013, ADFA embarked upon a journey to
implement a talipes programme in Hargeisa and
surrounding regional centres. Over the past 12 months,
negotiations have taken place to further develop an
MOU, a Contractual Agreement; a Budget; and an
Action Plan.
The programme will develop an education programme
in conjunction with local basic health centres and
introduce a training programme for surgeons, doctors,
nurses and physiotherapists.
The programme will focus on Service Provision through
conducting operations on children with talipes; Skills
Transfer through the provision of training; Community
Education through providing the community with
talipes awareness and available services; and changing
the Physical Environment to the ensure the environment
is adequate to perform screening and treatment
procedures.
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1 Dr Graham Forward
and Dr Elias Ahmed
discussing patient
treatment during the
international ward
round and the handing
over of patients
2 Pre-operative –
Bilateral genu varum
3 Post operative –
straight legs
1
Dr Graham Forward met with Mr Ali Jama, Director of
the Disability Action Network (DAN), on 3 occasions to
discuss delivery of a talipes programme and contractual
arrangements. It was agreed that Takalo Community
Services (TCS) would monitor and evaluate the
programme which will be expanded to the 4 regional
centres of Burao, Borama, Eragaro and Los Anos.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
During the reporting period, the new X-Ray Department
building at the Edna Adan University Hospital was
completed. The project was completed on budget and
within the timeframe.
The Edna Adan University Hospital is a dynamic
environment headed by Edna Adan Ismail, a distinguished
figure with an international reputation in world health.
The hospital is a non-profit teaching hospital built
in 2003.
The completed x-ray building will greatly increase the
diagnostic capability of the hospital; provide a suitable
location to house newly purchased diagnostic equipment;
provide better and increased training and treatment
outcomes; and expand its services to include a
mammography machine.
Australian Doctors for Africa was able to collect
donated equipment and dispatch 4 sea containers
during the 12 months. The main beneficiaries of the
medical equipment, mobility devices (walking frames,
crutches, zimmers and wheelchairs) and medical
accessories were Edna Adan University Hospital,
Hargeisa Group Hospital, Disability Action Network
(DAN) and Borama Hospital in the Adwal region.
Takulo Somaliland Community (TSC) were instrumental
in making the transport and distribution arrangements
From previous knowledge of Somaliland, ADFA had
identified that the community would benefit from
mobility devices to address and assist people who
experience mobility difficulties as a result of a broad
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range of health conditions and impairments, including
amputation, arthritis, cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis,
muscular dystrophy, spinal-cord injury, spina bifida,
stroke and visual impairment.
At the Borama Hospital, 41 persons (66% males while
34% females) were assessed and screened and
provided with a disability device.
TRAINING AND TEACHING
Prevention of infant mortality
A 2-week medical team of Judy and Rod Thompson
were able to provide training and direction to maternity
nurses and interns at the Edna Adan University
Hospital. The team was confronted with cardiac arrests,
premature babies, placenta praevia, cord prolapse,
jaundice, C sections and blood transfusions.
Scholarships for junior doctors
Currently, Somaliland has only 3 orthopaedic surgeons.
In a ground breaking move to build upon the broader
relationship between Ethiopia and Somaliland, ADFA
and the Government of Ethiopia Ministry of Health will
support 2 orthopaedic students to study at the Black
Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa for 4 years of specialised
training. They will be attached to the new orthopaedic
wing recently constructed by ADFA.
ADFA has identified that something has to be done to
address the limited services and overworked staff in
Hargeisa and the introduction of a scholarship
programme has been most welcomed.
“I am beyond grateful – it’s a huge opportunity given
to Somaliland. I don’t want to be the last.” said
Dr Abdirashid Ismail Ali, one of the recipients of
the scholarship.
4 X-Ray building under
construction at the
Edna Adan University
Hospital.
5 Distribution of
equipment at DAN.
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1 2
4
1 Addressing talipes.
2 Ward round in
Hargeisa.
ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
ADFA has strengthened its partnership with the Takulo
Somaliland Community through initial discussions to
monitor and evaluate the new talipes programme.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Significant progress has been made in Somaliland
through the efforts of:
• The Minister of Health and Minister for Endowment
and Islamic Affairs, Somaliland
• Director of Hargeisa Group Hospital
• Dr Mahdi – Clinical Co-ordinator at Hargeisa
University Medical School
• Omer Farah – ADFA Somaliland contact for project
supervision through the Takulo Somaliland
Community
• Edna Adan Ismail, Director, Edna Adan University
Hospital
• The 2 Ethiopian surgeons Dr Elias and Dr Ebrahim
who gave their time so generously for ADFA
Cardiology
As part of the ongoing ADFA commitment to teaching,
Dr Marangou was engaged to present lectures to 6th
year students, interns and residents. The students were
connected to the Hargeisa Medical School within the
University of Hargeisa.
Following on from his involvement on an earlier medical
visit, Dr Marangou continued his work with teaching
medical students and junior doctors. There was a focus
on ‘Teaching On the Run’ workshops with 4 groups of
6th year medical students plus interns and 2 groups of
residents; bedside teaching each morning with 5th
medical students focusing on group examination
technique, history taking and presentation skills;
lectures each afternoon to 5th year students on topics
such as ECG basics, Atrial Fibrillation and
supraventricular tachycardia, heart failure, acute kidney
injury and fluid balance; teaching bedside assessments
and skills to 5th year medical students.
1
Madagascar
Our medical teams have been
faced with many obstacles such
as interim power cuts; sweltering
and stifling operating conditions;
variable oxygen supply; a lack of
water pressure; working long and
draining hours and overcoming
cultural beliefs.
SERVICE PROVISION
In spite of setbacks, we have made significant outputs,
outcomes and impacts on the local community through
adhering to our strategic deliverables of skill transfer;
community education; the changing the physical
environment; and service provision.
More importantly, we have gained a great deal of
momentum for the screening and treatment of talipes
which is being well received by the community.
Talipes and Paediatrics
Preliminary medical team visits in early 2013 set the
groundwork and parameters for the November (2013)
and April (2014) visits. The achievements of the 2014
April medical team demonstrated that there is still some
way to go to progress the talipes initiative.
Working closely with the community health centres,
the talipes coordinator has considered an outreach
programme to regional health centres to deliver
community information on the talipes programme.
At the hospital in Tulear, clinic space has been reviewed
and improved to enable plastering to take place in a good
working environment. There is still some work to be
achieved in the training of personnel in the Ponsetti
Method of treatment.
Gastroenterology
The gastroenterology programme is continuing to show
development and improvement. Under the tutelage of
Dr Digby Cullen, new video endoscopy systems have
been implemented at hospitals in Antananarivo
and Tulear.
Currently, 5 endoscopy units are now serviced by ADFA
with 4 working satisfactory and only one under
performing.
In Antananarivo, the standard of colonoscopy has been
notably improved with 2 hospitals now performing over
1000 gastroscopies and 500 colonoscopies per year
with a good standard of audit, endoscopic skill, sterility
and equipment maintenance. A significant number of
poor patients with serious problems (20% of patients)
are also treated free of charge which has been an
exceptional development.
In November over 6 days, a total of 13 gastroscopes
and 2 colonoscopies without complication were
performed during the shortened stay in Antananarivo.
In Tulear, a total of 34 gastroscopies, 3 colonoscopies
and 2 flexible sigmoidoscopies were performed. About
60 patients were consulted by ADFA and another 50
were reviewed by a local gastroenterologist in
conjunction with ADFA doctors.
A sustained attempt was made to train 2 local
gastroenterologists in the consultative aspects of GI
disease, particularly on the appropriate indications for
endoscopic procedures. The majority of patients seen had
2
1 A talipes patient.
2 CEO, Hospitale
Generale, signs a MoU
agreement
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dyspepsia and other major problems such as Bilharzia,
Hepatitis B, parasitic infections, diarrhoea, GI cancers,
achalasia , Malaria , STDs, pelvic masses, constipation
and per rectal bleeding.
Urology
The programme under the tutalege of Dr Sue Chapman
has been expanded from Tulear to include setting up a
programme at the Military Hospital in Antananarivo.
Several medical practitioners and theatre nursing staff
have shown enthusiasm and knowledge to be involved
with further training.
Other
All ADFA programmes in Madagascar have been
greatly assisted by ADFA anaethetists who have
accompanied the medical teams. They have worked
tirelessly to increase infrastructure and the level of
training and have worked under tiring conditions such
as unreliable sources of oxygen, no reliable suction or
electricity, anaesthetic equipment without proper
circuits, little assistance in theatre and unreliable
monitoring equipment.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
A great deal of endoscopy equipment has been air
freighted to Madagascar to coincide with the visiting
medical teams. This equipment has greatly lifted the
morale of local doctors who have been eager to take
on board the learning of new equipment and techniques.
ADFA also donated several scopes to Antananarivo
hospitals including a paediatric gastroscope and
paediatric colonoscopes. In addition, ADFA also
purchased 500 bands to assist in the treatment of
variceal bleeding.
TRAINING AND TEACHING
ADFA has appointed a Malagasy coordinator to
oversee the implementation and coordination of the
talipes screening and treatment project (TSTP). This
has greatly increased the capacity of the hospital to
address clubfoot.
A significant breakthrough in the screening and
treatment of talipes was achieved in October 2013.
Through extensive consultation with the community,
objectives were set to identify a brand message,
develop education and marketing strategies to
overcome cultural beliefs, establish Malagasy
parameters, and to implement management and
administrative systems to monitor and evaluate the
TSTP through workshops, focus groups, interviews and
observations.
In gastroenterology, the research and audit projects
have continued to blossom. The appointment of
Professor Barry Marshall (Nobel Laureate) as ADFA’s
Scientific Patron will continue to assist in our research
and treatment programmes.
A research symposium was held in October 2013 at the
University Hospital in Antananarivo to discuss the
results of the ADFA initiated study of “Endoscopic
prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and it’s relationship to
disease”. It was attended by about 20 Drs and several
nurses from the 2 Antananarivo hospitals The results
are currently being collated before being written up for
publication.
One of the key findings was an endoscopic prevalence
of Helicobacter pylori of 78%, 32% peptic ulcer rate
and high rates of gastric cancer and pyloric stenosis
due to Helicobacter pylori infection.
3
In Tulear, ADFA completed the successful training of
a doctor in endosacopy to complement other medical
practitioners. A sustained attempt was made by ADFA
to train Drs Clarette and Odille in the consultative
aspects of GI disease, particularly on the appropriate
indications for endoscopic procedures. The majority of
patients had dyspepsia and other major problems were
Bilharzia, Hepatitis B, parasitic infections, diarrhoea,
GI cancers, achalasia , Malaria , STDs, pelvic masses,
constipation and per rectal bleeding.
ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
A significant step forward in the delivery of services
has been the signing of an MOU between ADFA and
the Clinic St Luc/Hospitale Generale.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
The community has been involved in the process to
deliver the talipes programme. This has included
traditional bone-setters, midwives, nurses,
physiotherapists, hospital administrators and doctors.
The outcome has been the establishment of the Talipes
Screening and Treatment Program (TSTP)
Although the talipes is confined to the hopsitals in
Tulear there has also been discussions to expand the
programme to regional health centres. This could be
achieved through:
• Expansion of programme to the wider rural community
• Education programme at heath centres
• Dialogue with bone-setters
• Dialogue with healers
• Building upon our initial desire for qualitative research
through workshops, focus groups, in-depth interviews
and participant observations, ADFA has now been
able to introduce a good model for the screening and
treatment of talipes.
• Working alongside TTIG to build a community
awareness programme via posters/pamphlets/TTIG
meetings/community meetings
• Develop a screening/awareness programme for
newborns
• Develop a referral system
• Developing and maintaining a constructive
relationship with the management and staff of CHU,
Clinique St. Luc, Akony Fanantana, Region Sud
Ouest, Regional and Federal Department of Health,
Toliara Sands and other organisations.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• St John of God Outreach Program for their generous
funding of the talipes programme.
• Smith + Nephew for their donation of plaster of paris
(POP)
• Ansell Health for their donation of surgical and
examination gloves
• Toliara Sands for their support
• Air Madagascar
• Air Mauritius
1 3
2
4 5
1 Repairing equipment.
2 Getting 29 boxes
through customs.
3 Counting and
documenting all
the the allocated
equipment.
4 Variceal banding with
Dr Cullen at Hospitale
Generale.
5 Variceal banding with
Dr Cullen at Hospitale
Generale.
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The Comoros Islands
As part of ADFA’s strategic
direction to increase its operations
to a 4th country, a scoping study
was commissioned as part of a
medical team visit to the islands in
August 2013. The focus of the
scoping team concentrated on the
services available for the diagnosis
and treatment of orthopaedic
conditions especially on the
childhood disorder of talipes.
The structure of the health system was assessed with
the emphasis on public health initiatives; the functionality
and structure of the health system and its facilities; the
prevention of infectious diseases and the delivery of
other medical specialities.
At this stage, it would be impossible for an organisation
of ADFA’s dimensions to meet the health needs of a
population of approximately 750,000 within the Comoros.
Within the field of orthopaedics alone such a population
would require between 10 and 20 trained orthopaedic
surgeons and suitable equipment to match and cater for
needs. This is not achievable in the short term.
However, what is encouraging is the possibility to map out
a plan for development of orthopaedic services using the
existing resources as a starting point. The development
of orthopaedic services could fit in with the strategic
development of the entire Health Sector as outlined in
a meeting with the Comoros Minister of Health.
The conclusion reached was that there is potential for
Australian Doctors for Africa (ADFA) to expand its
services to this country. Australian Doctors for Africa
feels that the Comoros Islands are of strategic
importance; that Australian Doctors for Africa is
strategically positioned and well equipped to deliver
strongly against its Strategic Plan 2103–17; that the
environment is safe, constructive and welcoming; that
the need for assistance is clear; that adequate hospitals
and operating theatres exist; that the background
knowledge base of doctors and surgeons is strong; and
that the population size is appropriate to benefit from
the input of a small organisation such as ADFA.
SERVICE PROVISION: INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT; TEACHING AND LEARNING
Australian Doctors for Africa believes that setting a
new direction can be achieved by concentrating and
building upon orthopaedic surgical procedures and the
integration of a strong teaching programme. The ability
to connect and establish links now needs to be
directed internally within Australian Doctors for Africa
and, later, externally with NGO’s already established
within the Islands.
To achieve this, Australian Doctors for Africa intends
initially to bring together the Island’s collective planning
resources to the table to assist in the development of a
comprehensive plan over 5 years that both grows the
relevance, capacity and integration of resources. It is
believed this is eminently achievable and a collaborative
approach will result in expectations articulated and
measurables put in place against which progress can
be assessed, or remedial action taken.
The strongest match between ADFA’s strengths
and the need in the Comoros is in the development
of orthopaedic services. This can be progressed in
a step-wise manner using voluntary orthopaedic
consulting and operating visits; teaching via basic
courses in the management of common fractures;
direct transfer of surgical skills to Comorean general
surgeons; the provision of orthopaedic implants and
equipment and the development of theatre and
radiology facilities.
An invitation from the Union des Comoros to ADFA to
assist with the development of health services will see
a medical team depart for the Comoros in August 2014
to continue to establish the least complicated pathway
for the delivery of resources and services.
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Governance and
Integrity
During 2014, ADFA received
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade (DFAT) base accreditation,
the only charity in Western
Australia to do so.
Australian Doctors for Africa is a company by limited
guarantee with 2 Directors, Graham Forward and
Jeanne Bell. The overall management of Australian
Doctors for Africa, however, has been entrusted with
the Management Committee. The organisation has no
appointed Executive Officer or Chief Executive Officer.
The current Chair of the Management Committee is
Mr Ian Shann.
In July 2013, the Management Committee comprised
the Founder and Principal, Dr Graham Forward
together with Ms Jeanne Bell (Finance), Ms Christine
Tasker (Logistics), Mr Ian Pawley (Finance) and
Ms Helen Asquith (Policy). Each brings business
acumen and experience to the organisation through
their business, financial, logistic, marketing,
administrative and organisational skill sets.
During the year the Committee welcomed the
appointment of Mr Ian Shann as Chair and Mr Graeme
Wilson as a Committee member.
The Management Committee has met on ten (10)
occasions throughout the year and held the Annual
General Meeting in November 2013 to re-elect the
Management Committee.
There is one sub-committee to streamline and implement
fund raising activities. Ms Jeanne Bell from the
Management Committee chairs and oversees activities
of the Events Committee and reports regularly to the
Management Committee.
Throughout the year, the organisation has built upon
the solid framework of policies, processes and
procedures to foster a culture of strong governance
and compliance. The internal systems of management
are well established. In May 2014, the organisation
appointed an Office Administrator to assist with
logistics and administration.
The Management Committee has ensured that the
implementation of the Strategic Plan has continued so
that the vision, mission and strategic priorities have been
focused and monitored; overseen their execution through
an operational plan; approved budget requirements;
determined policy procedures and processes for ethical
behavior, integrity and respect for others; outlined roles
and responsibilities for internal and external personnel
and monitored the performance of the medical teams.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Dr Graham Forward has been the driving force behind
Australian Doctors for Africa since the first official
medical team went to Somalia in February 2005.
Bringing a wealth and mix of business and medical
acumen to the organisation, Graham standing with the
orthopaedic community both in Western Australia and
Australia has enabled the growth of medical teams to
continue. Graham has numerous recognition awards
for his humanitarian endeavours and has held various
medical positions within the Australian Orthopaedic
Association (WA).
Ian Shann (Chair) was invited to become Chair of
ADFA in February 2014. Although no longer practicing
law, Ian is now the principal mediator at Shann
Mediation & Dispute Resolution and is a nationally
accredited mediator. For over 30 years, Ian has been
dealing with conflict resolution; worked in government;
been involved in commerce and development and run
his own legal practice in Family Law.
Management
Committee
Appointed Meetings
Eligible to attend Attended
Dr Graham Forward February 2005 10 10
Jeanne Bell February 2005 10 5
Christine Tasker February 2005 10 10
Graeme Wilson February 2014 6 5
Ian Shann February 2014 6 6
Ian Pawley June 2011 10 10
Helen Asquith November 2012 10 7
His experience in mediation is extensive having
mediated in many different areas including human
relations conflicts, industrial and commercial disputes,
succession and inheritance problems and simple
neighbourhood disagreements.
Helen Asquith is a highly experienced and regarded
health planner, with 20 years health planning and
project management experience gained on some of
some of Western Australia’s largest health campuses,
including St John of God Health Care’s Subiaco and
Murdoch hospitals, the Fiona Stanley Hospital and the
Midland Heath Campus.
Helen is a graduate of UWA and has been associated
with other community service organisations. She brings
strong practical and managerial skills to the organization.
Jeanne Bell provides financial and organisational skills
and as Chair of the Events provides direction, experience,
expertise and acumen for fund raising events and
activities. Appointed in 2005, Jeanne has a background
in the commercial building construction industry having
held the position of financial controller for a private
building construction company for over 12 years.
A background in Applied Science, Jeanne has been
associated with several community service organisations.
Ian Pawley started working with Australian Doctors for
Africa in 2009, and was invited to join the Management
Committee in 2011. He has been assisting ADFA in
financial management and in its quest for accreditation
with the Australian Government.
Ian has an Honours degree in Economics from London
University and has had a distinguished career in high
schools and senior colleges. He has also lectured at
Curtin University, for the Securities Institute of Australia,
University of W.A. Extension courses and The Stock
Exchange. For the past 17 years he has been Director
of a Building company. Ian brings a varied business
background to ADFA and is looking forward to the
challenges of sustaining ADFA’s unique position as a
high quality charity and its wonderful record of assisting
people in Africa.
Christine Tasker is Practice Manager and Personal
Assistant to Dr Graham Forward and has held this position
for 21 years. Christine is an inaugural member of the
Management Committee of Australian Doctors for Africa.
She brings strong administration skills to the
organisation and is prominent in the logistics of liaising
with, and co-coordinating, the volunteer medical teams.
Christine is a proactive member in fund raising activities
and functions. Prior to her current position, Christine
nursed at SJOGH Subiaco, Hollywood Hospital, King
Edward Hospital, Morawa District Hospital and the
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service.
Graeme Wilson was invited to join the Australian
Doctors for Africa board in January 2014. From 2008
Graeme has been involved with the shipping and
logistics of the ADFA medical equipment to Somaliland,
Ethiopia and Madagascar.
Graeme brings to the board with a wealth of experience
in shipping, transport and logistics. Having been involved
in all facets of the logistic chain from operations, sales
and more recently managing a freight and shipping
company where he is a Director.
Graeme is the Chair of the WA Port Operations Task
Force, in addition he also Chairs the Freight and Logistics
Council of WA Transport Operations Group.
With his extensive business background and logistics
knowledge he is keen to continue and develop the
excellent and progressive work ADFA is undertaking
for the people in Africa.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
is the Australian Government agency responsible for
managing Australia’s overseas aid programme. The aim
of the Australian aid programme is to promote
Australia’s national interests through contributing to
international growth and poverty reduction. In 2014, the
Australian Government contributed base funding
towards Australian Doctors for Africa.
Australian Doctors for Africa is a member of the
Australian Council for International Development
(ACFID) and is a signatory to the ACFID Code of
Conduct, which is a voluntary, self-regulatory sector
code of good practice.
The Code of Conduct requires members to meet high
standards of corporate governance, public accountability
and financial management.
More information on the Code, including how to make a
complaint, can be obtained from ACFID by visiting
www.acfid.asn.au or emailing code@acfid.asn.au.
Australian Doctors for Africa also has a process
for handling complaints which can be activated by
phoning 08 388 1148 or emailing the Founder
gforward@iinet.net.au
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Financial Overview
Where our income came from
• 32% Donations
• 3% Other Income
• 4% Investment Income
• 3% Other Australian Grants
• 58% Non Monetry Income
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
Donations and
Gifts
Income received from the
Australian Public and Corporate
donors
$324,717
Other Income Incorporates fundraising
activities
$32,166
Investment
Income
Includes dividends and interest
from current investments
$39,129
Other Australian
Grants
Grant from St John of God
hospital Outreach for a Talipes
project in Madagascar
$30,000
Non Monetry
Income
Includes the value of all time
donated by our volunteers both
here and overseas as calculated
according to Australian NGO
market rates and the value of
goods donated within Australia
for our work in Africa
$599,000
PROGRAM EXPENDITURE
Medical/
Training/
Infrastructure/
Logistics
Our funding covers:
• Trips to Somaliland Ethiopia,
Madagascar and the Comoros
to deliver training, surgery and
treatment
• Shipment of containers to
Ethiopia and Somaliland and
airfreight of equipment to
Madagascar and the Comoros
• Also included this year was the
building of 4 Orthopaedic
operating theatres in Ethiopia
$560,623
Partner Support Costs associated with support
provision to in country partners
$16,572
Administration
and Accountability
Total in-house overheads
for the year
$14,063
Fundraising Costs $8116
How our funds were spent
• 29% Medical Teams
• 13% Sea Containers
• 44% Infrastructure Development
• 2% Administration
• 8% Medical / Logistic Supplies
• 3% Partner Support
• 1% Fundraising Costs
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2014
$
2013
$
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $418,235.00 $601,257.00
Current Tax Recievable $9,604.00 $3,050.00
Total Current Assets $427,839.00 $604,307.00
Non Current Assets
Financial Assets at Fair Value $435,000.00 $304,000.00
Property Plant and Equipment $3,482.00 $0.00
Total Non Current Assets $438,482.00 $304,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS $866,321.00 $908,307.00
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions $373.00 $0.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES $373.00 $0.00
NET ASSETS $865,948.00
EQUITY
Issued Capital $2.00 $2.00
Retained Earnings $865,946.00 $908,305.00
TOTAL EQUITY $865,948.00 $908,307.00
Statement of Financial Position
For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2014
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Please note that the 2014 shortfall is due to the spending of corporate donations (raised in 2012 and 2013) for the building of
the black lion hospital orthopaedic theatres during the 2014 financial year.
During the 2014 financial year, Australian Doctors for Africa had no transactions for International political or religious
proselytisation programmes or domestic programmes.
2014
$
2015
$
REVENUE
Donations And Gifts
Monetary $324,717.00 $262,831.00
Non Monetary $599,374.00 $0.00
Bequests And Legacies $0.00 $0.00
Grants
Department of Foreign Affairs And Trade $0.00 $0.00
Other Australian $30,000.00 $7,000.00
Other Overseas $0.00 $0.00
Investment Income $39,129.00 $21,106.00
Other Income $32,166.00 $59,561.00
TOTAL REVENUE $1,025,386.00 $350,498.00
EXPENDITURE
International Aid and Development
Programs Expenditure
International Programs
Funds to International Programs $560,623.00 $250,910.00
Program Support Costs $16,572.00 $9,021.00
Community Education $0.00 $0.00
Fundraising Costs
Public $8,116.00 $19,689.00
Government, Multilateral and Private $0.00 $0.00
Accountability And Administration $14,063.00 $5,424.00
Non-Monetary Expenditure $599,374.00 $0.00
Total International Aid and Development Programs
Expenditure
$1,198,748.00 $285,044.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $1,198,748.00 $285,044.00
EXCESS/(SHORTFALL) OF REVENUE
OVER EXPENDITURE (-$173,362.00) $65,454.00
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2014
DIRECTORS’ FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The financial statements reflect a successful year
delivering advanced development programmes with our
overseas partners. Our strong financial position will
enable our future commitment to longer term projects
to be met. As a voluntary organisation we remain proud
of Australian Doctors for Africa low fund raising costs
and operating expenses.
Dr Graham Forward
Accumulated Funds
BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2014 $908,307.00
Deficit for the Year ($42,359.00)
Other Comprehensive Income $0.00
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period ($42,359.00)
AS AT 30 JUNE 2014 $865,948.00
BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2012 $1,028,854.00
Deficit for the Year ($120,547.00)
Other Comprehensive Income $0.00
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period ($120,547.00)
AS AT 30 JUNE 2013 $908,307.00
Table of cash movements for designated purpose.
No single appeal or other form of fundraising for a designated purpose generated 10% or more of total income for the year
ended 30th June 2014.
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2014
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We are extremely grateful to the Emirates Airline
Foundation who has supported ADFA through
complementary air travel to transport our medical
teams to Ethiopia. In addition they have provided
excess baggage weight so that the medical teams can
carry vital medical supplies and medicines.
A significant contribution from Coopers Investors has
afforded opportunities to provide services to the
General Hospital in Tulear, Madagascar.
Peter Connor from Snap Printing West Perth continues
to provide ADFA with printed stationery in the form of
brochures, newsletters, flyers, posters, enlarging and
laminating. They have supported ADFA since its
conception and over the last twelve months have made
a significant in-kind donation.
Air Mauritius for their continued support in providing
excess baggage and a complementary flight for the
medical team visits to Madagascar.
Sponsors and
Corporate Donations
As a charity and volunteer
organisation, ADFA relies heavily
on the financial donations of its
members, fund raising activities,
sponsors and the corporate
sector. Australian Doctors for
Africa is very grateful for
everyone’s support, commitment
and financial contribution as these
have been vital in maintaining
ADFA’s sustainable operations.
Air Madagascar for their support in providing excess
freight allowance.
Donated plaster of paris bandages for the screening
and treatment of talipes.
Ansell Asia Pacific has donated examination, surgical,
cleaning and food processing gloves.
Wheelchairs For Kids. This is a voluntary organisation
that works in partnership with ADFA to provide
wheelchairs for children based on world health
guidelines.
We also have strong advocacy, financial, in-kind or
product donation support from many other
organisations that are recognised below.
JULIAN RANDALL WEBSITE
SOMES & COOK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
TOLIARA SANDS MINING
MALAGASY MINERALS
SUNSET
OLYMPUS
DHL EXPRESS & SERVICE CONTAINERS
DAVID HEWITT & CO
GILBERT & TOBIN
ADFA would like to acknowledge the significant contribution
of Chil3 in the design and production of this document.
chil3.com
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Volunteer medical team working in Ethiopia,
Somaliland, Madagascar and
The Comoros Islands
Principal
Dr Graham Forward
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