Motivation Australia in Aldinga, South Australia | Community organisation

Motivation Australia

Locality: Aldinga, South Australia

Phone: +61 466 833 708

Address: 191 Port Road 5173 Aldinga, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.motivation.org.au/donate-to-motivation-australia

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25.01.2022 Thanks to all of you who signed the petition to #EndCOVIDforALL, we are seeing some amazing commitments by the Australian government in their support for our neighbours. Over the weekend, the government committed an additional $500million to assist in the role out of a COVID-19 vaccine for the Pacific and South East Asia Read the full article from the ABC here - https://ab.co/381fG0x

24.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Motivation Australia and Össur Australia have renewed their corporate partnership, for three years We want thank the Ossur team for their generous and continued support Ossur play an important role as a funder of our Pacific Leaders program and their support does not stop there! Their technical expertise, fundraising efforts and donations, have been crucial to the success of a number of our programs. Stay tuned for updates on our joint i...nitiatives To find out more about Ossur check out their website, and head to our website to join forces with MA through a corporate partnership: https://bit.ly/3mMwb4T https://bit.ly/3521PoN

24.01.2022 The Solomon Islands is the country with the 9th highest prevalence of diabetes in the world. On the weekend we celebrated World Diabetes Day. Hear how local nurses and orthotists are making a difference. Angelina, Roselyn and Sharon are three participants of our online Diabetic Foot Care training and were kind enough to share the challenges they face. #WorldDiabetesDay

22.01.2022 Today is Giving Tuesday #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to give back to organisations making a difference in people’s lives This year, you can support vital health services in the Pacific, at the same time as ticking off your Christmas shopping list, by giving a gift that supports our work. ... From donating the cost of phone credit that will help our partners stay connected and continue their training, to contributing to a paediatric knee joint for a child. Your gift can change a life Check out the gift options on our website and don’t forget to print your Christmas card to include in that special someone’s Christmas stocking https://bit.ly/2KYXQlD The best part is, all donations will be matched 1:5 thanks to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade NGO Cooperation Program

21.01.2022 My heart cries every time I meet a young girl or boy because I know the challenges they will grow up with are huge. Sometimes, I share my lived experiences with those who feel that the world has ended for them because of their physical disability and it gives them confidence to live life positively That’s Almah, a Prosthetist Orthotist from PNG and one of Motivation Australia’s partners. Almah and Motivation Australia have been working together for over a decade and we are ...so proud of the work she has achieved Almah has had opportunities, and her positive attitude to life and hard work has helped her make the most of them. Now she wants to create opportunities for other women and girls like her in remote towns. Her ambition to improve services for women and girls, is driving the expansion of the National Orthotics and Prosthetics Service (NOPS) into more provinces of PNG. Read Almah’s full story on our website at the link below https://bit.ly/3614SxZ

19.01.2022 Several photographs and examples of Motivation Australia's work are featured in the new guide for development of a disability inclusion policy, released by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) ACFID is the the peak body for Australian non-government organisations involve in international development and aid. We're thrilled to see our work helping to guide other ACFID members to follow good practices in disability inclusion! Posenai, a prosthetist orthotist for the National Health Service in Samoa, made the front cover! This photo was taken during our work supporting the newly established prosthetics and orthotics service in 2015.

19.01.2022 Celebrating a historical event - the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Assistive Devices Forum! The first forum to bring together stakeholders from all over PNG happened seven years ago today The energetic participation of all attendees brought out vital ideas that helped shape the National Guidelines on the Provision of Assistive Technology published two years later. While the way we gather has changed, ensuring everyone can share their insight and guide initiatives that affect them will always be a keystone of Motivation Australia's work

18.01.2022 Energised Grateful Connected Over the past three days, the team at MA has been working hard during our staff workshop. ... We’re eager and energised about what the future holds; We’re grateful for each other, our partners and our amazing supporters; and We feel connected as a team, and to our work. Thank you to all of you, for supporting and being a part of MA's journey #teamwork

17.01.2022 Last week, Tom paid a visit to his old campus at UniSA, where he spoke with 4th year podiatry students about where podiatry has taken him. Tom shared his journey, from graduating to working as a Podiatrist in rural and remote areas of Australia volunteering in Tonga and now as a member of the Motivation Australia team The students, who are about to graduate, were excited to hear about work and volunteer opportunities that are a little different to the more traditio...nal podiatry pathways. They were also keen to learn about the work of Motivation Australia, our partners, and how they can get involved in the future. Although we won’t be visiting our partners in person just yet, there are still lots of ways to get involved in our work. Check out the link below to learn about volunteering with MA. We look forward to working with the students and staff at the Uni SA Podiatry Clinic again soon and wish the students all the best for this next chapter in their careers https://www.motivation.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ #UNISA #volunteering #podiatry

17.01.2022 Calling all book lovers Thanks to everyone who donated and purchased from MA's bookshelf over the past month We've just added a selection of new titles and there are some absolute gems amongst them With all books priced at $5 and the money going toward our programs in the Pacific, how can you resist?... Head down to The Green Room, grab yourself a coffee, and get stuck in! And, if you have any pre-loved treasures you'd like to donate to a good cause, please drop them at the bookshelf (just pop them in the cupboards below), or swing past our office in Aldinga (191 Port Road). Happy reading

17.01.2022 Over the last 2 weeks, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), in collaboration with the National Community Based Rehabilitation Office (CBR), has been running basic wheelchair service provision training - WSTPb. The training aims to develop the skills of diploma students who will become the next generation of rehabilitation health workers and go on to provide wheelchair services for their community The team of trainers all completed WSTPb run by MA previously and... have now become trainers themselves. It is fantastic to see the trainees become the trainers MA has been providing remote support to the team during what looks like it's been a fun and interactive 2 weeks

16.01.2022 In the face of dramatic change, often what we learn is that continuity and connection are really the stronger, more enduring experiences. Louise Coventry, Motivation Australia CEO Last Thursday, Louise and the Motivation Australia team had the honor of connecting with you, our loyal supporters, online at our AGM. We were thrilled to introduce you to our new board members, hear your feedback on your experience engaging with us, and fill you in on the year that was Thank yo...u so much to everyone who attended If you couldn’t make it on the night, head to our website to browse our annual report and find out what we’ve been up to in a year of adaptation https://www.motivation.org.au//motivation-australia-annua/

15.01.2022 #Dinner4thePacific starts next week! Hosts are already gearing up for their parties, but there's still plenty of time for you to join them Whether your dinner is 4 people or 40 - all are welcome! Find out more about #Dinner4thePacific and how hosting a party with a purpose supports our partners in the Pacific Region: https://www.motivation.org.au//even/dinner4thepacific2021/

15.01.2022 It is incredible how far technology has come since Motivation Australia first started working with our partners in Papua New Guinea over a decade ago Communication between services has always been a challenge for the National Orthotics and Prosthetics Service (NOPS). Transport and internet are costly and have not always been available. NOPS personnel across seven clinics are now meeting regularly to discuss client services, strengthen data collection systems, and network w...ith fellow physiotherapy department personnel on services, client rehabilitation and multi-disciplinary care. These meetings strengthen the capacity of personnel, services and the entire rehabilitation and assistive technology sector in Papua New Guinea, which is magnificent to see! Motivation Australia and NOPS would like to thank the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade a for funding internet data costs through the the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) #PartnershipsForRecovery

13.01.2022 On this day five years ago, we celebrated the training of 20 Health Service Assistant students from the Australia Pacific Technical College who learned how to assess, provide, and train users of walking aids. Building the capacity of local services is at the core of our work, enabling more people to stay healthy and access assistive technology to participate fully in their communities. Although we can’t be with our partners in person today, we are excited for the upcoming re...mote training that is in the works. In the meantime, we love seeing and supporting our partners as they deliver their own training Just this week the team from the National Referral Hospital in the Solomon Islands is providing basic wheelchair service provision training to local students. Stay tuned to find out how it goes! #assistivetechnology

13.01.2022 Failure to prioritise assistive technology now will create more problems and higher health care costs in future years." Louise Coventry, Motivation Australia CEO Accessing technology that supports individuals to participate fully in their community is vital to the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities. Last year, Motivation Australia worked with the Pacific Disability Forum and the Nossal Institute for Global Health, University of Melbourne to better understand... the challenges that people in the Pacific face accessing appropriate and affordable assistive technology. Findings from this study were groundbreaking and we believe that now is the time to act to implement the study's recommendations We'll keep you updated on next steps, as we work with our partners to increase access to these life changing technologies. For now, you can read the full version, or a summary of the Assistive Technology Procurement Study on our website https://bit.ly/3my1xME Motivation Australia is proud to be a part of this amazing work which was commissioned by the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region and funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

12.01.2022 A new selection of books has just landed at the MA bookshelf and there is a definite theme this time around Head down to the The Green Room on High Street to get your hands on a bargain. We are also in need of book donations If you're in the local area and want to donate to a good cause, please leave your book donations in the cupboards below the book shelf All of the money we raise through the book shelf goes towards Motivation Australia's work with people with d...isabilities or disabling health conditions in the Pacific Head to our website to find out more about our programs and how you can get involved in our work https://www.motivation.org.au/donate/

11.01.2022 Thanks to easing border restrictions, we've had Lee in the office all week and she has been busy Training participants in the Solomon Islands were able to practice fitting a total contact cast shoe with the clinical team here at MA via video call. There were some connection issues, but it was a great learning experience while 3000km apart! We can't wait to see them in action... Help us develop and run more remote training - https://bit.ly/3oVfLZO

10.01.2022 Motivation Australia is a member of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) Global Partnership exchange. Our Senior Programme Advisor, Lee Brentnall attended the recent forum alongside other professionals from around the world! These meetings are a great opportunity to connect and learn from others working in the area of rehabilitation and assistive technology. Thank you ISPO International

09.01.2022 This week, from 2 8 September, is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. A week to raise awareness about the lives of people with a spinal cord injury. We will be catching up with some very exciting guests to discuss their lived experience and their work in the sector. We are thrilled to announce that we will be chatting with Dinesh Palipana.... Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, and the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia. Halfway through medical school, he was involved in a catastrophic motor vehicle accident that caused a cervical spinal cord injury. As a result of his injury and experiences, Dinesh has been an advocate for inclusivity in medicine and the workplace generally. He is a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities Australia. Dinesh is currently a resident medical officer at the Gold Coast University Hospital. He is a lecturer at the Griffith University and adjunct research fellow at the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland. Dinesh was the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service’s Junior Doctor of the Year in 2018. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2019. He was the third Australian to be awarded a Henry Viscardi Achievement Award. Stay tuned to our page during Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week to hear more from Dinesh and his experiences in Australia and abroad.

09.01.2022 Over 60% of our surgical ward is people with diabetes and amputations. This number is increasing, and we are receiving more and more referrals. Resources and dressings are difficult to accommodate for the need. Roselyn Mataki Surgical ward nurse, Honiara ... With diabetes a rising threat in the Pacific, addressing the problems it creates grows more and more urgent. We have been running an online Diabetic Foot Care course with 3 participants in the Solomon Islands. The course teaches new techniques, equips them with various tools to support them in their different jobs, and up skills them to train other local staff It’s been a great learning opportunity for both teams. Hear Roselyn, Sharon and Angelina’s thoughts on the experience here: https://www.motivation.org.au//training-health-profession/ We acknowledge the Government of Canada's CFLI programme who has funded this online training Canada Down Under

08.01.2022 Recently, COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea have risen, threatening the community and the public health system. Motivation Australia is working closely with the team at the National Orthotics and Prosthetics Service (NOPS) in Port Moresby. MA and NOPS are developing COVID-19 safe workplace plans, procuring personal protective equipment; and MA is providing funding to support the delivery of telehealth services. Together, we are also looking for ways to ensure this work is s...ustainable including supporting NOPS to make facemasks in-house. Thank you to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian public for the funding that has made this work possible If you would like to support this work or any of our other programs, head to our website to find out how you can get involved. https://www.motivation.org.au/donate/

07.01.2022 Shout out to Össur and Massons Healthcare for their generous support Thanks to their contributions, the team at Vaiola Hospital in Tonga, have received a shipment of supplies that will support the provision of rehabilitation services and diabetic foot care for communities People with diabetes often lose feeling in their feet and legs which can lead to wounds, infections, and avoidable amputations. Offloading devices aim to protect and support feet, allowing for improved... healing and prevention of complications. With these materials, the team at the Rehabilitation Department will continue to provide much-needed support to the people of Tonga in their fight against non-communicable diseases such as diabetes. If you would like to learn more about how your business can partner with Motivation Australia, head to our website or get in touch at [email protected] https://www.motivation.org.au/get-invol/corporate-partners/

07.01.2022 Wow! Wonderful to see those in Kompiam gain access to new communication systems. This will go a long way to helping health and education services in the area

04.01.2022 The COVAX Facility is our best shot at getting out the other side of this pandemic as quickly and as safely as we can. We should be proud to be part of this history-defining moment of cooperation and solidarity, that ensures that in the race to be immunised against this virus, no one is left behind" - Australian Professor Brendan Crabb AC. Thanks to the advocacy of more than 24,000 Australians and 200 organisations, Australia has committed $123m to the COVAX Facility. This ...commitment will help not just Australians but developing countries who will gain equitable access to a successful COVID vaccine. Check out the videoto learn how your support for the #EndCOVIDForAll campaign is making an impact. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

04.01.2022 We're shining a light on spinal cord injuries for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week #SCIAW Check out the video below to hear Dr Dinesh Palipana speak about his own experience as a person with a spinal cord injury and how we can all work towards more inclusive communities. Thank you, Dinesh for being a passionate advocate for inclusion and for taking the time to share your insights and experience with us.... Happy viewing!

04.01.2022 Today, 1 billion people need assistive technology (AT) to lead productive, inclusive, and dignified lives, but only 1 in 10 people globally have access to the AT they need. At Motivation Australia we’ve been working with the Word Health Organisation (WHO) since 2017 to develop Training in Assistive Products, better known as TAP. TAP is an online interactive training, which aims to support global efforts in increasing access to AT. We are thrilled to share that TAP will be ...a pioneering feature of the new WHO AcademyWhen reflecting on the news, MA’s Founder and Board Member Kylie said, ... the fact that it’s been selected for inclusion in the Academy is good news in that it demonstrates how much support there is for the topic. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this important work Watch this space for more news about TAP #assistivetechnology

04.01.2022 Her smile says it all, she looks so happy with her new prosthesis ... It reminds me of the first time I had my first prosthetic fitting says Almah. In July, MA’s partners Almah and Solo from NOPS in Port Moresby conducted outreach to Kompiam, a small district in the highlands of PNG. During their visit, they met with Violet who they fitted for her first prosthesis Two months on, Solo has finished preparing the prosthesis and has returned to Kompiam for Violet's final fitt...ing With her new prosthesis, Violet is moving independently, without relying on her crutches or her parents to carry her. We are delighted for Violet and wish her all the best for her future Thank you to all of our supporters who’ve made this opportunity for Violet possible You can read Violet's full story on our website https://bit.ly/3c4ZVFQ

03.01.2022 What's the difference between a bar of soap and a 3D printed foot? One could be the newest MA training resource! Over the past couple of weeks, the team at MA has been learning about 3D printing. Our in-house expert Ray, ran a demo in the office. Then, the team set off to UniSA for a demonstration by the Uni SA Podiatry Clinic team. 3D printing is an effective learning tool for health students. Podiatry students in particular can grow their confidence in a range of areas su...ch as wound management, infection control, applying dressings, offloading pads, and enhanced scalpel skills. Practicing removing corns and callus’ for example, on a 3D printed foot provides a much more lifelike experience. Without 3D printing, students practice in less lifelike scenarios such as initially, using a bar of soap. Thanks so much to UniSA who will be donating four 3D printed feet to MA These donations will provide our training participants with hands-on experience and grow their confidence in the workplace! #3dprinting #UNISA

01.01.2022 At MA, we’re committed to sustainability, whether it’s environmental, social, or economic. As you may have seen, we’ve been supporting our partners in their response to COVID-19, by finding ways to provide sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE). Our Co-founder and Director of Business Development, Ray has written an article that offers a glimpse into the future. Into a world where biotechnology is utilised in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article provi...des a unique opportunity for us to re-think what’s possible Log into your LinkedIn account to read the article - https://bit.ly/33ZQAvs