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Antipodeans Abroad
St John Ambulance YouthCommunity Health
Cambodia Placement
8th – 30th January 2011
Community Health
• Gain community health experiencein a developing country
• Community Health Clinics providingbasic first aid and health education
• Rural health care with local staff• Observe and assist local staff• 10 students + 1 supervisor
Placement
• 5 days work per week• Weekend free time and activities• Rotation between assisting clinic
staff, running health educationclasses and home visits
• Based on skills, experience andinterest
• Active placement- work with ICA
Things to remember…
• Working alongside local staff• Cultural sensitivity and respect• Cambodia is not Australia!• Frustrations of developing world• Can’t ‘save the world’• Active placement- speak up!• Must be patient and flexible
Cost
• $4550 per personbased on 10travelling
Inclusions…• Return international airfares and taxes• Accommodation during placement• Food as per itinerary• Entrance fees where applicable• Antipodeans Training Workshop• In-country meet & greet, airport transfers, orientation and
transport• Placement and screened community project• Community Project facilitator on the Ground• Guides and Translators• Resources and Medical Supplies for mobile clinics
(although you are encouraged to fundraise)• Support by In-Country Agent• 24 hr back up by Antipodeans Abroad in Australia
Exclusions…
• Travel Insurance• Visas and vaccinations• Items of a personal nature• Tips and gratuities
From here…
- EOI to St John Ambulance Youth- Team is selected- Students sent Booking Form from Antipodeans Abroad- $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your place- Information package- flights, visas, payment schedule,
insurance, what to bring etc- You’re on your way to Cambodia!
Fiona ReevesE: [email protected]: (02) 9413 1522www.antipodeans.com.au