Global Health Groups

Global Health Groups (GHGs) are the special interest groups at your university that aim to engage students in global health issues.

Each GHG shapes its own activities, but all have a common aim to promote social justice and health for all. The GHGs link together through the GHN which aims to promote of global health among Australian medical students through representation, opportunity, and advocacy.

Find out more about the GHGs below, on their websites, or by contacting your AGH representative.

Engaging Students in Global Health (EnSIGN)

Australian National University

EnSIGN is the ANU's global health group dedicated to involving students from across Canberra in activities aimed at increasing interest and knowledge of healthcare inside and outside of Australia. As such, EnSIGN, from its origins in 2006, has grown to be an organisation with an expansive list of projects, whilst maintaining its tight-knit base of dedicated organisers. These include the expanding Laughter Doctors, Teddy Bear Hospital, the massively successful Red Party, and the keynote Fiji Village Project, intervarsity and interfaculty Global Health Debates, Global Health Short Course and Child sponsorship. We continue to have strong links with the Fiji School of Medicine, and will continue to do so with the International Medical Library Aid Project.
 

Go to http://ensign.org.au!

Universal Health At Deakin (UHAD)

Deakin University

UHAD is a young yet ambitious Global Health Group at Deakin University. We were founded with the opening of our new Medical School in 2008, and have already begun to fulfil our aims of enlightening others about global health issues and establishing ties within our own community and with other communities the world over.

A number of fantastic events have been undertaken, with more to be run this coming year. These activities will include speaker nights, movie nights, the Teddy Bear Hospital Project, a Photo Exhibition, a Global Health Short-course, and the very exciting PNG Ship Project which will see some of our students travelling to PNG on a medical ship and providing humanitarian and medical aid to the locals in need.

At UHAD we are aspiring to “make a difference”, both on a local and global level! For more information, visit our website: www.medusa.org.au/uhad.

Health and Human Rights Group

Flinders University

What we do

We are a forum, an educator and a facilitator for our university community. Our group is a foundation for students to launch themselves into the challenging and rewarding area of global health. We promote awareness through education programs and speakers; enable participation in local and international grass-roots projects; and provide a grant to encourage student initiative in project development. We are committed to the ideal that one group, one person and one idea can make a difference to people's lives, health and ultimately, their human rights.

Vision
The Health and Human Rights Group is committed to human rights issues. We hold a broad commitment to a world free of human rights abuses of all kinds, but focus our efforts upon health.

MISSION
Our mission is to educate and mobilise our members to address three important and intertwined areas of interest – refugee health, global health, and indigenous health.

http://www.hhrg.org.au

HOPE4Health

Griffith University

HOPE4Health is a non-profit organization founded by Griffith University students in 2005, which is committed to improving health outcomes for local, rural, indigenous and international communities. Each year, a different focus project is selected from one of the four priority areas on a rotational basis. In 2007, our project focus is international health, with fundraising efforts contributing to the establishment of the Dabaa Medical Centre in Ghana, a rural community with little to no access to sustainable medical services. Throughout 2007, HOPE4Health has undertaken many awareness-raising activities and project initiatives to reflect our four health themes. These include the HOPE Horizons Seminar Series, Teddy Bear Hospital in local primary schools, rural weekend trips and bimonthly Cherbourg Aboriginal community clinical placements.

Check us out at http://www.hope4health.org.au!

Supporting All Nations Towards Equality (SANTE)

James Cook University

A group of passionate medical students at James Cook University have united together to begin Supporting All Nations Towards Equality. SANTÉ (it’s French for health) is a newly formed Global Health Group at JCU.  From small beginnings at the end of 2006 with the PNG stationary drive we have grown in members, events and enthusiasm.  Look for our awesome website coming soon!

Ignite

Monash University

‘To work in partnership with local and international communities in the creation and ownership of sustainable health initiatives.’

Ignite is Monash University’s Global Health Group (GHG) which aims to inspire, empower and network people, especially health students, to take an informed approach into improving standards of global health. Ignite was begun in 2004 by Monash medical students who were passionate about advancing social justice and health, particularly in developing communities. The group has evolved to have a current membership of more than 400 people, including students and professionals of medicine and health sciences, as well as individuals from other areas. Ignite initiatives include events and campaigns that are loads of fun and engage with the issues, such as the Trivia night, photo exhibition and educational seminars. In 2010 we will focus on climate change and child health, including the Friends for Fiji aid Project. Stay tuned!

See more of us at: http://www.ignitehealth.org.au/

Wake Up!

University of Newcastle

International Health Study Program (IHSP)

University of Notre Dame (Sydney)

Insight

University of Adelaide

The fight for global health equality is a passionate, growing movement amongst Australian students. Insight is the Global Health Group of the University of Adelaide and is run by an enthusiastic group of Adelaide University students.

Founded in 2004, Insight is committed to educating students about global health issues, inspiring them to take an active role in improving global health and empowering them to get involved. Insight members benefit from a range of educational and social events and numerous opportunities to learn about and assist in improving developing world health standards.

Through the Development Fund and Aid Project, Insight also provides direct assistance to numerous developing communities around the world in the form of financial support, donations of medical and dental equipment and mosquito nets.

Read more about Insight and find out how YOU could be involved in our work at www.insight-health.org.au!

Melbourne University Health Initiative (MUHI)

Melbourne University Health Initiative (MUHI)

The Melbourne University Health Initiative (MUHI) is a student-run initiative founded in September 2011. It is the successor of the Victorian Students’ Aid Program (VSAP) and was established to better represent VSAP’s expanding focus on global and local health. MUHI now oversees VSAP as its flagship material aid program delivering equipment and supplies to hospitals in need around the world, and the Teddy Bear Hospital community program at the University of Melbourne.

Our vision is to help students make a difference to health issues on a local and international level. We aim to do so through a variety of different events promoting health awareness to the community, launching projects or supporting existing ones that promote health and running public lectures on a variety of different topics.

 

To see what we are currently up to visit http://muhi-gh.org/

 

Armidale Students Promoting International Rights and Equity (ASPIRE)

University of New England

After kicking off in 2009, ASPIRE’s main aims have been to educate and raise awareness about local and global health issues, inspire people to get involved, and mediate action against health inequities. Although we are a relatively small and new cohort we are attempting our best. 2009 was host to many fun-filled events on the ASPIRE calendar, the first of which was the Teddy Bear Hospital. The Teddy Bear Hospital was an ASPIRE initiative to increase awareness of health-related issues among children, particularly those toting bears. 2009 also saw the first of our fundraising events. A barbecue was held early term 4 to raise money for the UNICEF Asia-Pacific Disaster Appeal. Congratulations to all those who contributed to its success!

While the Zodiac would claim otherwise, here at ASPIRE 2009 was the Year of the Blueprint. It was a year of dreaming, organising, planning, and sculpting our vessel for today. 2010, the ASPIRE boat sets sail! It begins with a Trivia Night sometime Term 1 with all proceeds going to the Fred Hollows Foundation, followed by events including promotional/educational talks, fundraisers and documentaries.

Making a Difference (MAD)

Bond University

Our aim at Bond is to involve as many people as possible in the process of making a difference in improving Global Health standards!

Officially commenced in May 2007, MAD’s current projects include a Clown Party to raise money for an ECG machine in Uganda, seminar nights, electives planning, Tri-uni events with Griffith and UQ.  We are looking forward to increasing global health in medical school curriculum, IFMSA exchanges, and furthering the promotion of Indigenous Health.

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Medical Students' Aid Project (MSAP)

University of New South Wales

The Medical Students' Aid Project (MSAP) is a not-for-proft organisation run by medical students from the university of New South Wales. MSAP's goal is to send targeted aid to hospitals in the developing world which are visited by UNSW medical students on their elective terms. This is done through collecting donations of equipment from hospitals and doctors around the state, as well as fundraising to purchase additional equipent and arrange for delivery of these supplies. To ensure that the equipment sent is appropraite and useful, the hospitals are asked to compile a "wishlist" of any supplies that they require.

In 2009 MSAP sent $10,000 worth of equipment and textbooks to hospitals and medical schools in Tanzania, PNG, Kenya, Malawi, Fiji. Uganda, Viet Nam and South Africa. These donations are not regarded as a long term solution to health problems it he developing world, but rather an expression of gratitude for the experience in medicine and life offered by each hospital to our students. It is hoped that the relationships forged will become ongoing as students continue to return to partner hospitals.

In addition to the material aid project, MSAP aims to expand their focus in supporting more sustainable projects in the developing world. MSAP also educates medical students at the University of New South Wales on issues associated with international public health throughout the year.

Check us out at http://www.msap.unsw.edu.au/MSAP!

Towards International Medical Equality (TIME)

The University of Queensland

Towards International Medical Equality (TIME), established in 2005, is committed to the promotion and establishment of equitable health care distribution at home and abroad. In partnership with a number of professional organisations both in Australia and in developing communities, we run projects in Medical Aid, Refugee Health, Rural and Indigenous Health, Maternal Health and Environmental Health. We are also active in advocacy and education on global health issues, including a seminar series. UQ students and alumni from all backgrounds, degrees and year levels are welcome to be involved.

Visit us at http://www.timeuq.org!

globalHOME

University of Sydney

Our mission is to inspire and encourage medical students to provide health opportunities and medical equality globally.  Started in 2006, Global Home is Sydney University’s fledgling global health interest group. So far we have focused on raising awareness about international health issues, by hosting information nights for students about topics such as the current situation in East Timor, or the realities of working for MSF. Our mission statement encompasses our vision of University of Sydney students having an overarching appreciation for the health difficulties that people around the world (and in our own backyard) experience - and going out to do something about it.

See more at http://www.globalhome.redbrick.com.au/wp!

IMPACT

University of Tasmania

IMPACT is the Global Health Group of the University of Tasmania, dedicated to promoting awareness of issues affecting the health of developing communities both locally and internationally. We aim to provide opportunities to members to make a real and positive contribution to global health. Our biggest achievement over the last two years has been our ‘Food of the World’ dinners, which have raised money for overseas medical projects. They are themed nights with food, decoration, entertainment, music and guest speakers from a particular country, with money raised on the night going towards that country. After the success of the Indian Night in semester one, we plan to hold the Indonesian Night later this year, with funds going to a project in Indonesia. Over the past two years IMPACT has grown exponentially. We now have over 150 members and an enthusiastic committee. We hope to continue promoting awareness of global health issues to Tasmanian medical students for years to come.

More information available at http://www.impactutas.blogspot.com.

Interhealth

University of Western Australia

Interhealth is the Global Health Group of UWA. Initiated in 2006, Interhealth aims to promote awareness of inequitable health in the world among medical students as well as facilitate action towards achieving equitable health. It runs several events every year which are excellent opportunities for interested students to become involved in global health. Some events from 2006 included a speakers’ night, a birthing kit assembly day and a movie fundraiser.

In 2007, we hosted Australia’s first ‘Red Party’ raising over $25,000 and awareness for Oxfam Australia’s AIDS Orphan Nutrition Program in South Africa. In addition, Interhealth runs a number of education seminars such as the 2007 Projects Night to assist medical students in getting their pet project or passion off the ground.
Interhealth truly provides students ample opportunities to more deeply explore aspects of global health, as well as the means to improve the health of others.

www.interhealth.org.au

Global Health Awareness at Western Sydney (GHAWS)

University of Western Sydney

Some might wonder, ‘What is the Global Health Group (GHG) and what does it have to do with me?’ Although I could give you a long and drawn out answer to that, I won’t. To summarise it in just one word - at the GHG, we ‘care.’ What do we care about? Now as the name suggests, we’re about improving global health. But! As the humanitarians we are, we care about the bigger picture as well – we want to change the world for the better. Many of us wanted to do medicine to help other people and whilst we still retain our youthful ideals (the path to cynicism is not far away my friends) – the time to act is now. We're UWS Med, and we're talented, enthusiastic people for the most part. It is our responsibility to be the change we want to see in the world.

Visit our website here!

Health over Wealth - WUHOW

The University of Wollongong

With a strong commitment towards healthcare for everyone everywhere, WUHOW has developed into an important student organization at the University of Wollongong. With small beginnings in 2007, WUHOW has grown in size and scope to co-ordinate a number of projects and fundraise for important causes. Some of our events during 2008 were the Hills Hoist Seminar Series, Red week 2008 which raised funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS and the 24 for Timor fundraiser. During the summer, we will be sending six students to East Timor to work in the Bairo Pite Clinic on an aid work trip. Some of our events during 2009 were the Hills Hoist Seminar Series, Red week 2009 which raised funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS and the 24 for Timor fundraiser. During the 2008/2009 summer, we sent six students to East Timor to work in the Bairo Pite Clinic on an aid work trip. WUHOW has many more exciting ideas and projects planned for 2010, some of which include a Campus wide advocacy campaign surrounding the Millennium Development Goals, with a monthly focus covering all 8 of them by the end of the year.

For more information please visit our website http://www.wuhow.org.