Mercy Ships Australia
Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to deliver free, world-class health care services, capacity building and sustainable development to those without access in the developing world. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has mobilised some 35,000 volunteers working in more than 70 countries. Free services provided to date, are valued at more than $1 billion, treating more than 2.5 million direct beneficiaries. Each year Mercy Ships has more than 1,600 volunteers from more than 40 nations. Volunteer medical professionals and crew have completed 581 port visits in 57 developing nations. Professionals including surgeons, dentists, nurses, health care trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and agriculturalists donate their time and skills to the effort.
Staff / Regular Volunteers: Currently 1-20 members / staff.
We reach: Currently over 1000 people
We specifically work with: Anyone
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- Group / organisation name:
- Mercy Ships Australia
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- Contact person:
- Melissa Mason
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- Telephone:
- 07 5437 2992
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- Email:
- melissa.mason@mercyships.org
