The Highlands Foundation

10/05/2026

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

01/05/2026

We are hosting a Packing Day event this Saturday from 1-5pm at 21 Duosa Road, Altona,
Tea, coffee, refreshments served, please bring a plate to share

We kindly request your donation of the following items:
For Babies:
-Cloth nappies made from flannel or terry toweling, reusable nappy covers,
-Baby wraps (1m sq. for sewing)
-Baby booties.
Please note that we cannot accept other baby clothing at this time due to storage limitations.

For Women:
-T-shirts/polo tops (sizes 14/16/18) excluding white
-Drawstring skirts (below the knee) or fabric for sewing,
-New underwear (sizes 14/16/18 full brief),
-Gifts for women (beads, large-toothed comb, small purse, compact mirror, hair clips),
-Bath towels,
-face washers,
-sanitary pads.

For further information, please contact Shan, our donations coordinator, at [email protected].

27/03/2026

Our neighbouring country Papua New Guinea. Rich in Culture and Diversity.
Yet Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the Pacific region. It accounts for the majority of child deaths in the area. The maternal mortality ratio is roughly 171 per 100,000 live births, while some studies place the overall Oceania region, heavily weighted by PNG, at 494 per 100,000.
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
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Key Details on Maternal and Infant Health in PNG:
Maternal Risk: A woman in PNG has a 1 in 120 lifetime risk of dying in childbirth.
Causes: High rates are driven by preventable conditions like post-partum hemorrhage, sepsis, and eclampsia.
Challenges: Contributing factors include limited antenatal care, lack of skilled birth attendants, long distances to health facilities, and limited medical resources.
Infant Mortality: PNG faces significant challenges with neonatal mortality, with early neonatal mortality (within 7 days) at approximately 14 per 1000 live births.

Join The Highlands Foundation to make a positive difference. Together we can build healthy families and healthy nations.

www.highlandsfoundation.org.au

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19/03/2026

We need 600 maternity pads. These can be purchased from your supsermarket - no name brand are great. Please bring as many as you can to our packing day tomorrow.
Libra, 40% off at Coles.
We can provide receipts for donations-in-kind. Please bring your receipt along.

19/03/2026

Packing day tomorrow and donations update - https://mailchi.mp/6ba5968986d3/pack-days-and-donations-18259426

19/03/2026

We have a packing day on Saturday, 21 March 1pm - 4pm.

Please check our website for more details.

To take simple and practical steps to strengthen the existing healthcare facilities in Papua New Guinea with the aim of decreasing the infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates.

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

Labour of Love continues. Much more to be done to improve maternal and child health in Papua New Guinea. It takes a village and community to support our neighbouring countries who do not have the resources we are blessed to have in Australia. Be part of creating a better world for all.

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19/03/2026