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OUR WORK,
OUR PHOTOS
Check out some photos from our previous trips
Boarding Call: PHP 2018
The 2018 PHP Team leaving Brisbane for Port Moresby. Ready for another incredible year volunteering in the secondary schools throughout the area.
Gerehu General Hospital Visit
One of our volunteers (Jessica Hawkins) enjoying her time in the Paediatrics Unit at the Gerehu General Hospital. The entire team had the opportunity to experience a morning at the hospital, touring the facilities and various departments.
Dream Team!
The PHP 2018 team couldn't help but pause for a moment to capture a group photo after finishing an afternoon of education sessions at Gerehu Secondary School. It was such a great day for all of the volunteers!
Marianville Secondary School
The Sexual Health team (Nomoya Kimisopa, Kennedy Carpenter, Andrew Wayment, and Alex Babinchak) after their chat about period care, contraception, consent, and STI prevention with students from Marianville Secondary School.
Enjoying the Beauty of PNG
While in Port Moresby, the team stopped by some of the local sites, including the Parliament Building. It was a lovely day spent appreciating the beauty and culture of PNG.
Mental Health
The PHP Mental Health team (Lavau Nalu, Unni Kumar and Angell Zang) is proof that learning about the importance of mental health can be fun! During their session, they discussed the importance of asking for help when needed, checking in on your friends, and the impact of bullying.
It Starts with a Chat
A member of the PHP Substance Use team (Andy McKinlay) as he chats with students about the negative effects of alcohol, tobacco and betel nut.
Did You Say Push-Ups?
The PHP Diet and Exercise team (Marta Mariana and Alex Boland) as they work through some basic exercises with the students in their station. They discussed the importance of eating healthy and staying active.
Open a Dialogue
Two of the PHP volunteers (Marta Mariana and Alex Babinchak) as they discuss the basics of period care, such as the use of pads and tampons.
After the Session
A member of the PHP Sexual Health team (Kennedy Carpenter) hanging out with some of the students after a day of education sessions.
Substance Use
Check out the Substance Use team (Andy McKinlay, Bruno Perthes and Jessica Hawkins) in the middle of their station. They spent the week chatting to students about the negative effects of alcohol use, tobacco and betel nut.
Don't Forget to Floss!
The General Health and Dental Hygiene group (Ileah Wilson and Kennedy Carpenter) teaching the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day and handing out dental kits donated by Colgate.
A Family Together
Coming together after visiting another school to engage in some team-building activities.
Taking in the Sites
We're not all work and no play! We made sure to visit some of the local landmarks throughout our trip to Port Moresby.
Take Notes
Jessica Hawkins (2018) chatting to the students about the importance of mental health. Remove the stigma and open up the conversation!
Gerehu Secondary School
The team and a group of amazing students from the Gerehu Secondary School at the end of the morning after our presentations.
Highlands Bound
Stopping for a quick site-seeing detour on the way up to the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
Such a Great Bunch
Students from the Gerehu Secondary School were so welcoming to our group. We taught a lot and learned so much as well.
Botanical Gardens
Getting to experience some of the native plant and wildlife in PNG during a lunch trip to the Botanical Gardens.
Another Great Day
The PHP Team (2018) and a handful of students at Marianville Secondary School hanging out after the presentations, chatting and answering any remaining questions.
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