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24.01.2022 Are you a leader? GVP has a special deal at the moment for our Amazing Race. If you start a team before midnight on Sunday the first ticket is FREE. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/global-village-project-pres... Make sure to select the team leader ticket. HURRY only available for the first 10 leaders! Send us a message if you have any questions!

23.01.2022 Q. What is the second tallest in the mountain in the world? Come and your at our trivia night on Thursday the 19th! Discount food & drink specials available and the chance to win glory/prizes! ... Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trivia-night-the-inn-hotel- All proceeds go to funding valuable medical supplies for our 2020 trip to India.

23.01.2022 Will YOU be the one able to solve the clues the fastest to reach the finish line and claim the reward? Check out below how to organise your teams and purchase tickets. Tickets available here: ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/global-village-project-presents-the-really-great-amazing-race-tickets-60737990966?fbclid=IwAR2cdWADCimzfV_tt5kkDjn8sUl0ic-_3OV39z-zJU_DPzONCfYd9X1CGbM Message us with any questions! See you on Saturday the 25th!

22.01.2022 Are you passionate about global health and want to make a positive change in the world? Are you eager to find sustainable solutions to public health problems? If yes, then look no further! We are currently searching for passionate individuals to join our team. We're offering the opportunity to join a growing NGO, connect with other like-minded individuals and gain valuable experience working in the global health sector. There are a variety of roles available so there's some...thing to suit everyone's skill set. Position descriptions are available here: https://drive.google.com//11Z9S8xm2s-PXXzWjGZTcPa7yX/view. If you have any queries feel free to message us directly. Sign up using the form below by 11pm Wednesday 14th Oct

22.01.2022 Our thoughts are with India today, following the sad news that a residential building in Mumbai collapsed killing at least 10 people with rescuers still looking for more trapped residents. In an amazing act of community, locals have formed a giant chain stretching through the tiny laneways and streets as rescuers have struggled to reach the site of building collapse. The human chain has been passing supplies and necessary rescue materials as well as helping to remove debris https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-49001456

21.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual OSCE practice tonight - what a success! Well done to our 1st and 2nd years for having a go and to the 3rd years for giving up their valuable time (and scoring a free raffle ticket!) Raffle tickets will go on sale shortly so keep an eye out for the amazing prizes we have on offer, worth over $500!

21.01.2022 Are you a keen learner , listener and are internationally-minded? Are you looking to expand your horizons on global health issues and network with like-minded peers and renowned speakers? Then the Change x Unzipped global health conference (18-19 May 2019, Melbourne and Geelong) is for you! All curious minds are welcome, from all disciplines! Tickets on sale NOW! Check out our Facebook or website for more details! Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/40861...0616363368/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/changexunzipped/ Website: https://changexunzipped.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/changexunzipped/ See more

20.01.2022 The GVP team is excited to welcome our new first year committee members for 2021: First year representative: Victor Shahen Operations support officer: Karan Varshney Promotions and sponsorship subcommittee: Prerana Ghosh and Alex Wulff... Congratulations to all of you! We are super excited for you to join our family and help us plan our events throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who applied, it was fantastic to see so many applicants interested in making a difference in sustainable global health.

20.01.2022 Hello everyone, we apologise for the lack of posting recently (weve been busy with assignments and exam preparation). But, dont worry! Well be back to normal in a couple of weeks with more stories for you.

18.01.2022 Following on from last weeks post we wanted to explore modern, Western medicine in India this week. In Bangalore there is a world-renowned centre of cardiology, Narayana Hrudayalya, or Health, one of the worlds largest cardiac centres which has performed more paediatric heart surgeries than any other institution in the world. Narayana Health sees hundreds of patients and performs nearly 40 heart surgeries on children alone per day. As discussed last week the Indian public ...health system is incredibly underfunded and services are difficult for people from low socio-economic and rural areas. However, this is a health service "built for the poor" and half of the patients presenting to Narayana Health receive free or subsidised care. The founder of the health service, Dr. Devi Shetty uses a range of methods to keep costs low and to streamline care, such as training local manufactures to make hospital gowns, training family members to provide basic medical care at home and utilising a production-line approach to surgery to create an extremely efficient operating theatre. Dr. Shetty says "This is the power of not having money. When you have money in the bank, your brain stops working". If youre interested in healthcare economics check out: https://www.commonwealthfund.org//expanding-access-low-cos Or to take a look at Dr. Shettys impressive list of accolades check out his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devi_Shetty

18.01.2022 We are just DAYS away from one of our last events of the year! Come along to the Inn on Thursday and your . Tickets available from the link below https://www.facebook.com/events/359814978273654/

17.01.2022 We spoke to our GVP President Bree about her experience on the annual GVP trip: "My favourite part of the trip was giving my stethoscope to the children and watching their eyes light up as they heard their own heartbeat. GVP is not just about providing medical care, its about empowering the children to learn about health literacy and how to look after their bodies." Come and find out more - Monday the 26th at 5pm

17.01.2022 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT. Want to find out more information about our upcoming trip to India and how YOU can get involved? Come along to our information evening on Monday the 26th @ 5pm in the Learning Centre

16.01.2022 Good evening everyone and welcome back to semester 2! We hope everyone had a wonderful break. We have big things planned this semester, and stay tuned for our information session about the upcoming India trip later in the semester ... This week to kick-start our posts on ancient and modern medicine in India we will share the story of Sushruta - otherwise known as the Father of Surgery. A common misconception of the "plastic" in "plastic surgery" is that it refers to artifci...al materal however it is actually derived from the Greek word, plastikos, which means "to mould" or "to give form". During the 6th Century BCE, the Indian doctor Sushruta wrote one of the worlds first works on medicine and surgery, the Sushruta Samhita. This documented treatment for more than 1000 diseases. He also listed instructions for performing surgical procedures, including plastic surgery, such as skin grafts and nose reconstruction. Sushruta provided the first written record of a forehead flap rhinoplasty, where a full-thickness piece of skin from the forehead is used to reconstruct a nose. This was used to reconstruct noses cut off as punishment and incredibly, over 1000 years later, this technique is still used today (but generally for different reasons)

15.01.2022 Dont forget our information night is tomorrow at 5pm! Let us know if youre planning on coming by clicking attending on the event. Dinner will be provided. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/1369202203248808/.

14.01.2022 Hello, GVP fam Hope your week is going well. Not sure whats for dinner tonight? Dont worry, we got you covered This week we are sharing with you the delicious buttermilk chicken curry recipe, traditional Indian meal! ... Hope you try it out and enjoy! See more

14.01.2022 Hi everyone! Stay on the lookout for GVP's Games Night!!! It'll be lots of fun and a great chance to unwind with fellow mates before the end of the year! Also enter the raffle to win prizes worth over $500!

12.01.2022 Hey everyone, photos are up from the GVP HP trivia night! Check them out in our photos tab.

12.01.2022 Hey guys, For those that are interested in the GVP India trip please fill the form in the link below by Sunday the 15th of September 11:59pm. If you missed yesterdays info night the trip dates are the 29th of December to the 15th of January. The trip will cost approximately $1500 including flights and accommodation (We have 2 scholarships available that cover the whole cost of the trip). We will be taking 10 medical students across all year levels on the trip. If you have any... further question feel free to speak to me or contact the GVP Facebook page. Thanks! https://form.jotform.co/82393935284871

12.01.2022 Each year GVP travels to Orissa (also known as Odisha) which is a state in India where we help with basic medical care, vaccinations and medical education. Today we are sharing with you a recipe for Dalma, one of the traditional dishes from Orissa. It contains a mix of lentils, veggies, fruit and spice. Let us know if you give it a go! Ingredients:... - 3/4 cup Tovar dal (lentils) - 1 cup of pumpkin cut into big chunks - 1 medium sized potato cut into big pieces - 1 cup eggplant cut into big chunks - 1 large raw banana chopped - 1 papya chopped - 1 large tomato diced - 1 bay leaf - 1 tbsp grated ginger - 1/2 tsp tumeric - Pinch of Hing (asofotieda)* - 2 dried red chillies - 1 tsp pancha putona (a blend of cumin, brown mustard, nigella, fenugreek and fennel)* - 1 tsp ghee - salt to taste - roasted cumin and red chilli powder for seasoning Go to https://pearlsofeast.com/2008/12/dalma/ to follow the rest of the instructions *Check out your local indian grocer for these!

10.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who showed up tonight! For those who couldnt make it, weve attached the information slides below so have a read through before applications open up tomorrow. Please get in contact if you have any questions

10.01.2022 We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who bought a raffle ticket. We raised $900 which is fantastic! We hope all the winners enjoyed their chocolate! Our next event coming up is the Really Great Amazing Race around Geelong on Saturday the 25th of May. Will YOU be the one able to solve the clues the fastest to reach the finish line and claim the reward?... Check out the event here https://www.facebook.com/events/294227921472473/ Tickets available here:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/global-village-project-pres

10.01.2022 Hey everyone. Weve decided to open up ticket sales at the door tonight! Only $12 cash for GVP members and $15 non-members. Meet us at the Inn at 7pm to flex your brain and the chance to win prizes and admiration! Wed love to see you all there to relax and raise some $$ for our upcoming India trip. Message us if you have any questions! https://www.facebook.com/events/359814978273654/

09.01.2022 This week we wanted to have a look at Ayurvedic medicine (or Ayurveda) which is a traditional Indian approach to health that is over 3,000 years old! Those who practice Ayurveda believe every person is made up of five basic elements: space, air, fire, water and earth and these combine in the human body to form three life forces, or energies, called doshas. These doshas are Vata dosha (space and air), Pitta dosha (fire and water) and Kapha dosha (water and earth). Everyone h...as a unique mix of the three, but one dosha is usually stronger than the others and they control how your body works and the health issues that you are susceptible to. Vata dosha is believed to be the most powerful and controls many of your basic body functions like breathing and blood flow. Pitta dosha controls your digestion and metabolism. Kahpa dosha controls strength, weight and the immune system. In Western medicine, Ayurveda is viewed as complementary or alternative medicine but many of their health messages are similar - like avoiding lots of sweet foods, minimising stress, keeping to natural circadian rhythms, and good hygiene. You can find out which dosha you are by taking this quiz! https://www.pukkaherbs.com/our-mission/ayurveda/dosha-quiz/

09.01.2022 Applications for Change X Unzipped Executive Committee NOW OPEN Change x Unzipped is a Victorian Global Health Conference run by Monash, Melbourne and Deakin University, and is the first of its kind in bringing together like-minded and engaged students with an interest in global health. We’re extremely excited to announce that applications to join the 2021 Executive Committee are now open If you’re interested in creating social change, developing your leadership skills an...d collaborating with like-minded students from different backgrounds and universities, apply down below! https://forms.gle/g3kAL9g4P9LB5zam8 Applications close on the 18th March at 11:59pm. More info can be found on the CxU FB Page See more

08.01.2022 Hi everyone, Here are some statistics about Aboriginal health. Which one of those surprised you?

08.01.2022 Good evening everyone! Do you have what it takes to be the Trivia Master? Find out on the 19th of September with GVPs Trivia night! Everyone is welcome - tickets start from $13 with PRIZES available for the Masters and food & drink specials all night. Message us if you have any questions. Tickets are available through the link below https://www.facebook.com/events/359814978273654/

08.01.2022 Good evening everyone! This week we have a link to an article about the work of Dr. Pawan Sinha. He is a professor of vision and computational neuroscience at MIT in the U.S.. In the early 2000s when visiting his family in India, Dr. Sinha was shocked to see the high numbers of childhood blindness. India, with its large population, is home to approximately 700,000 children who are blind. The causes of blindness are often treatable or preventable. He started an organisati...on, Project Prakash, which aims to provide eye health promotion to rural villages, and free sight treatment for children whose family would not normally be able to afford it. Dr Sinha also combined his interest in global health with his passion for science. For certain children with congenital blindness, Dr. Sinha set out to find out what "people cured of blindness see" and how the brain adapts after vision surgery. Before his research no one really knew the answer to whether at a certain age, after being blind their entire life, would a child or adolescent be able to recover sight? Would the brain be able to process information coming in from newly functioning eyes or would years of darkness have put a stop to it? Check out the article to see some of his findings: https://www.newyorker.com//anna/people-cured-blindness-see

07.01.2022 Here at GVP we hope youre all enjoying a well-deserved break and have found some time to relax Yoga is a great way to unwind and calm your mind and relax your body. Did you know that the development of yoga in India can be traced back to 5,000 years ago but some researchers think it may be up to 10,000 years old! What may spring to mind when you think of yoga is probably Hatha Yoga, which focuses on a series of asanas, or postures, with little emphasis on the spiritual s...ide of things. The yoga practiced 5,000 years ago was very different and has been constantly evolving ever since. The first yoga practiced was meant largely for spiritual and religious reasons and for meditation. For more information check out : https://www.yogabasics.com/learn/history-of-yoga/ To try some relaxing yoga check out the video below : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw2oBIrQGLo

06.01.2022 Just a reminder to get your tickets for tomorrows trivia night at The Inn Hotel ! Well be having food specials starting from $10 so come along for a snack, drinks and the chance to WIN whilst at the same time supporting our projects in India 7pm Thursday The Inn $13 tickets @ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trivia-night-the-inn-hotel-

06.01.2022 Were still in the mood for inspiring quotes this week We hope youre taking time out from your busy schedule to take care of your health. Were looking forward to spreading health promotion messages and helping the communities we visit to continue to improve their health later this year. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming trip Coming SOON!

06.01.2022 Hi everyone. We hope you are enjoying your holidays! We are sharing a post from our friends at Change x Unzipped who are recruiting their executive team for next years CxU Global Health conference. If you're passionate about global health see the details below ! Application deadline has been extended until December 15th ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.facebook.com//a.12305029503/2931416146890739/

05.01.2022 Just one week to go until our trivia night ! Keen to show off your big brain and vast knowledge? Come along to the Inn at 7pm on Thursday the 19th and compete to be the Trivia Master. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trivia-night-the-inn-hotel-... All proceeds go towards purchasing necessary medical supplies for our 2020 trip to India.

05.01.2022 Hello everyone. Here is some motivation for your Wednesday

05.01.2022 This week we asked Britt, one of our events coordinators and past participants on the GVP India trip, what her favourite part of the trip was and she shared this photo with us and said: "My favourite thing about GVP was sharing the idea of primary care to the adults and children we were working with. Showing that doctors are not just for when you are sick and health care doesnt always have to be a scary experience. That message was probably more lasting than any individual health check we gave." Keep an eye out later in the year to find out more about the 2019 trip!

04.01.2022 We would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came to our Harry Potter trivia night last week. The event was a sell-out and we managed to raise over $1200!! These funds go towards providing essential medical services and treatments on our annual India trip. An extra special thanks to our MCs Ryan & Jon and to everyone who dressed up. We were so impressed with the level of detail in the costumes (check out the photos for a selection of some of our favourites). ... The rest of the photos will be uploaded shortly and keep an eye out for our Easter raffle and a special event which will be announced soon

02.01.2022 Dont forget to get your tickets for one of our last events for the year! All money raised goes to supporting our community projects in India https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trivia-night-the-inn-hotel-

02.01.2022 As you know Easter (and holidays!) are fast approaching but did you know that GVP is running an eggcellent Easter raffle? Tickets are only $2 for 3, $5 for 7 or $10 for 15 and you will go in the running to win 1 of 5 prizes! 1st prize includes a delicious chocolate hamper and $100 worth of Kmart & Coles vouchers (courtesy of Kmart Belmont & Coles Geelong) pictured below ... 2nd prize is another tasty chocolate hamper 3rd, 4th and 5th are various chocolate prizes perfect for the Easter weekend All of these prizes will be bigger and better when the winners are drawn on Thursday as we still have incoming chocolate donations! Help support GVP to raise money for much needed medical supplies in India and go in the running for one of these delicious prizes. Tickets are available from your GVP rep or message us via Facebook.

01.01.2022 ATTENTION Unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances we have to cancel our upcoming Really Great Amazing Race. We will be contacting ticket buyers and refunding tickets ASAP. Thank you for your support.

01.01.2022 Q. What do the letters in QANTAS stand for? Know the answer?Think you can be the trivia master? Compete for glory and prizes at our trivia night on Thursday the 19th! Tickets available here: ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trivia-night-the-inn-hotel- All proceeds go to funding valuable medical supplies for our 2020 trip to India.

01.01.2022 Why so Sirius??? The time to have Harry Pottery fun Trivia night while enjoying some drinks and food at the Deck is scheduled for the 21st of April! The tickets go on sale on April 2nd for members only!... Become a GVP member today in order to grab your ticket first: https://www.globalvillageproject.com.au/register Update: Emails have been sent out to members for presale tickets