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The Highlands Foundation The Highlands Foundation has been providing equipment and training for health care centres in the Hi

The Highlands Foundation provides funds, equipment and training opportunities for health care centers in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG). It was established by a number of Australian health care professionals in response to the poorly resourced health system in PNG. So far we have been able to support health services in Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Southern Highlands, East Sepik, New Ireland, Hela Province and NCD. Papua New Guinea is a former Australian territory, and our closest neighbour, yet tragically its five million people suffer under a third world health system. Aims of the Highland Foundation:
To improve the existing health care facilities in the Eastern Highlands of PNG by:

1. Fundraising to secure medical supplies and transport them to PNG.

2. Raising funds to improve facilities at Hospitals, Health Centres and rural Aid Posts.

3. Educating highland communities about improving health outcomes.

4. Facilitating and advising volunteer teams of health care professionals, doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, etc, to travel to PNG to work with, educate, and up skill the local health care workers.

5. Provide education opportunities for PNG Midwives, Nurses and Doctors.

A successful and productive AGM & working bee this windy spring day. New enthusiastic and passionate committee members a...
20/09/2026

A successful and productive AGM & working bee this windy spring day. New enthusiastic and passionate committee members and a shed that is organised and ready for our next projects. A lovely hot Indian meal cooked by Iona. Come and join us in this amazing movement where we have the privilege to serve and make a difference.

Looking forward to seeing everyone today Sunday 20th September at our AGM 12pm to 1pm at the Altona site. Lovely lunch p...
19/09/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone today Sunday 20th September at our AGM 12pm to 1pm at the Altona site. Lovely lunch provided.
If you aren’t able to make it to the AGM, please join us from 1-4pm for a working bee to sort out our supply shed and prepare for our next projects.
We are happy to receive items you have collected.
Any amount of time is appreciated if you can’t stay for the full day.
Together we can make a difference.
Call 0405409837 for any questions.

It’s on its way! The container bound for Tari in the Hela Province of Papua New Guinea has just left our site in Altona....
03/09/2026

It’s on its way!
The container bound for Tari in the Hela Province of Papua New Guinea has just left our site in Altona. Wish it well and pray that this delivery goes smoothly.

The Highlands foundation were invited as guest speaker to the Rotary Club of Casterton to share our cause to support ma...
30/07/2026

The Highlands foundation were invited as guest speaker to the Rotary Club of Casterton to share our cause to support maternal and child health in Papua New Guinea. We look forward to partnering with this community to progress our projects. Thank you to Belinda Henkel President and her committee for their warm welcome and hospitality.

And it’s full! Container to Tari-Hela Province is filled to the brim with essential health care items as well as close t...
26/07/2026

And it’s full! Container to Tari-Hela Province is filled to the brim with essential health care items as well as close to 800 Mother and Baby Packs to support maternal and child health. Now begins the logistics of getting the container on the sea which can be the most challenging aspect of the operations. However our Vice President Kylie Podolakin in Melbourne and Dr Tana Kiak in Hela province PNG will work together to see the container delivered and meet the health care needs of remote communities.
A huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers who attended our packing day on Saturday with new volunteers joining our vision. We will keep you posted regarding the Tari container project and how it will make a difference.
Please reach out if you would like to become a part of the Highlands Foundation community by becoming a member and take an active role in our projects.
We are looking for volunteers to join our committee in the role of secretary, membership coordinator, marketing and logistics officer. Please send expressions of interest to:

[email protected]

Currently filling the containet bound for Tari. Just the last few items, Mother and Baby bundles being completed. Sortin...
25/07/2026

Currently filling the containet bound for Tari. Just the last few items, Mother and Baby bundles being completed. Sorting the final medical equipment as ordered by Dr.TK to support the Hela Province Maternal and Child Health initiatives.

Message from the recipients Thanks Highlands Foundation for the donation of Defibrillator Machine to our A/E department ...
19/06/2026

Message from the recipients

Thanks Highlands Foundation for the donation of Defibrillator Machine to our A/E department East Sepik Provincial Specialist Hospital.

Ta. Biomedical Engineering Unit

18/06/2026

This mother is saying that because she doesn’t have enough money to access basic items, the gift of the mother and baby pack has supplied her and her baby with what she needs to look after her self and her baby.

18/06/2026

The recipients of your generosity and kindness.

Happy Mother's Day from us at The Highlands Foundation and a message from the Prime Minister of PNG, James Marape❤️🖤💛🤍
10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day from us at The Highlands Foundation and a message from the Prime Minister of PNG, James Marape❤️🖤💛🤍

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