Where We Work
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is Australia’s closest geographical neighbour, but the differences between the two countries could not be starker. High poverty and unemployment rates, inadequate access to safe drinking water, tribal conflicts, poor healthcare and gender-based violence are some of the challenges that face the people of PNG.
Rose, a patient at a rural health centre run by Catholic Church Health Services in PNG. Photo: Caritas Australia
The impact of your support in Papua New Guinea
A woman attends a health centre in the East Sepik province of PNG. Photo: Damaris Pfendt/ Caritas Australia.
Papua New Guinea
Population: 9 million
Health Clinic In East Sepik province. Photo: Damars Pfendt/Caritas Australia
Health facilities can be upgraded to cater to the medical needs of the community.
Matron Florence Copland with staff from Lemakot Health Centre at a reopening ceremony following the completion of a new roof. Photo: Caritas Australia.
Health workers can upskill to provide better health care services to families.
Dr Atha with the Matron Florence at the CCHS health centre in Lemakot. Photo: Tara Harvey/Caritas Australia
Women can give birth safely at rural health centres.
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