The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative that supports global volunteering across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change and the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
In this episode of Contain This, we bring you a story of how one Australian volunteer helped to support health outcomes in Vanuatu, working with the Ministry of Health in Port Vila, supported by the Australian Volunteers Program.\xa0
Chris Coles has recently wrapped up his assignment in Vanuatu, which he commenced in January 2022. Speaking while on assignment in Port Vila, Chris talks about why he was motivated to volunteer, his science background, what his work has involved in supporting Vanuatu\u2019s COVID-19 response, the challenges he\u2019s faced, and what he\u2019s learnt and achieved during his assignment.\xa0
The Australian Volunteers Program fosters strong relationships between Australians and communities around the world to contribute to equitable development outcomes. \xa0
\xa0The Australian Volunteers Program is calling for Australians to register their interest or search assignments advertised on the website. There are now a range of different options to choose from including remote, in-country and hybrid assignments.
For more information visit: www.australianvolunteers.com\xa0
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