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Combating COVID-19 in the Pacific

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STAGE 2 – Continuing negotiation

Meeting 2 The second meeting is an opportunity for the mentee and mentor to get to know each other a little more. Learning about the other persons interests outside of their work can help to build trust and a bond…

Two women, both with lower limb amputations and using a prosthesis, stand side by side. One woman is using crutches and looking down at her feet, while the other woman stands unsupported and is speaking encouragingly.

Give a gift, change a life

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STAGE 1 – Preparation and negotiation

Before the first meeting Before the first meeting, the mentee and mentor should both fill out the personal vision statement tool and goal setting tool for themselves. The mentor will assist the mentee to complete the second half of the…

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Motivation Australia Annual Report 2019-20

Pacific profiles: Almah Kuambu

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Week 6

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 6 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Week 5

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 5 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Training health professionals remotely

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AT Procurement Study Technical Report

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Week 4

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 4 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Week 3

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 3 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Mentoring program: Be a mentee

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Week 2

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 2 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Week 1

Zoom link Use this link to access your Session 1 video call: Zoom meeting Week 1 Session 1 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and…

COVID-19 Resources and templates

Pacific Wayfinders mentoring program: Mentor

This structured mentoring program aims to strengthen rehabilitation and mobility device services in the Pacific Island countries by developing the capabilities of their health professionals. Mentors will help their mentees: Build their confidence and technical knowledge Develop their networking skills…

Violet stands in colourful shirt and shorts, using crutches to help her stand with her first prosthesis. Her mother sits behind her. Both are smiling brightly.

First prosthesis brings new opportunities

3D printing prosthetic & orthotic devices

Video: Infection control for health professionals

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…