This presentation serves as a more in-depth look at infection control and the measures that should be undertaken by every health professional. Our shorter video on proper handwashing is included in this lecture. The video was originally filmed for our…
Handouts A.6 Appropriate wheelchair A.7 Cushions A.8 Transfers B.1 Referral and appointment B.2 Assessment B.4 Physical assessment B.6 Funding and ordering B.7 Product (wheelchair) preparation B.11 User training B.12 Maintenance and repairs B.13 Follow up MA Handouts MA.0 Introduction MA.1…
Putting our partners and their clients first has always been central to our projects. However, Motivation Australia relies on public fundraising and donations in order to make these projects happen. If you want to get involved and get something special…
After years of discussion and development, we have made significant changes to motivation.org.au. These changes go beyond a cosmetic refresh and right to the heart of what we want to offer any visitor. The new website was built with user-experience…
The video was originally used in a larger presentation for our partners in Pacific countries who are managing diabetic foot wounds, as part of our Solomon Islands Diabetic Foot Management project. Since the world turned upside down in March, many…
COVID isn’t over for anyone, until it’s over for everyone. The World Bank estimates that COVID-19 will push 71 million people into extreme poverty and our neighbours in the Pacific are no exception. Many of the countries Motivation Australia works,…
This project is being implemented by the Callan Vanimo Inclusive Education Resource Centre (IERC) with the support of Callan Services for Persons with Disabilities National Unit (CSNU) and Mary MacKillop Today. Together, project partners aim to raise awareness of the…
The township of Kompiam is located in the beautiful, extremely remote PNG highlands. Due to the high costs associated to get there, including flights for staff and boat transport for equipment (you cannot drive due to the dense jungle), NOPS…
When Vai’uli was just 17 years old he was on the beach at his home island of Niua in the Kingdom of Tonga when he lost feeling in his legs. It took him and his parents three days to reach…
The Solomon Islands are one of the top 12 countries in the world for diabetes prevalence, presenting a huge threat to the health of all Solomon Islanders. When properly managed, people with diabetes can live long and healthy lives, however…
We all know this year is not shaping up the way we expected and MA’s much loved #Dinner4thePacific campaign is no exception. Unfortunately, we will not be encouraging you to host dinner parties and gather with your friends and family…
First of all we hope you are all staying safe during these challenging and unprecedented times! It has obviously been a tough time for a lot of businesses and organisations including our own. However, our focus as always remains on…
On behalf of the Motivation Australia Board and staff, I am writing to announce the departure of our Founder and CEO, Kylie Shae. After thirteen years leading Motivation Australia, she will be leaving to work directly on a number of…
1. How did you find out about volunteering with Motivation Australia? Motivation Australia came onto my radar after my previous program director sent me an advertisement regarding a job opportunity for which I applied. I am very grateful for this…
Motivation Australia is committed to standing by our partners, making them and their clients a priority in these uncertain times. We are responding to the daily updates, monitoring the situation around the world and are following official advice from governments,…
The Motivation Australia training team have been back in Tonga over the past two weeks, with Lauren, Ray and Daniel conducting intermediate wheelchair services training with the rehabilitation department staff and one member of staff from Mango Tree Respite Centre…
Priyansha Chand is extremely passionate about her role as Physiotherapist and working with children at Frank Hilton Organisation in Suva, Fiji. Priyansha trained at Fiji National University, completed her Bachelors in Physiotherapy in 2014. A hard-working young woman, she started…
In early February MA’s Lee Brentnall visited the team at the Tonga Rehabilitation Department. It was an exciting visit as the building has now been opened for eight months, the team are all settled in and services are up and…
