Program Description

“CLAN” is an acronym for Caring & Living As Neighbours.

CLAN is an Australian-based, not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO), approved by AusAID for Overseas Aid Gift Deductibility Status (OAGDS) and the Australian Taxation Office for Tax Deductibility Status. CLAN is dedicated to the dream that all children living with chronic health conditions in resource-poor countries of the world will enjoy a quality of life on par with that of their neighbours in wealthier countries.

CLAN’s efforts are based on a rights-based, community development model that provides a strategic framework for action (the 5 pillars) to help children who are living with chronic health conditions in resource-poor countries. The five pillars focus action on:

• Affordable access to medication & medical equipment
• Education (of individuals, families, communities, health professionals, policy makers and the international community), Research & Advocacy
• Optimisation of medical management (including primary, secondary and tertiary prevention prevention, with a bio-psycho-social focus)
• Encouragement of family support networks
• Reducing financial burdens on families that result in poverty, helping people to become financially independent so that they can provide the necessary health care for their children longer-term.

Commitment & Duration

Minimum 6-12 months preferable.

Who we look for?

CLAN welcomes your passion, suggestions and ideas. We offer volunteering opportunities in the following areas:

• Research: analytical and writing skills for qualitative and quantitative research. Enter support group survey results into Excel spread sheet.
• Media: assist with maximising the use of social media in raising awareness of CLAN. Analyse current website. Research.
• Journalism: raise awareness through writing articles for newspapers (eg Melbourne’s Child, Sydney’s Child), write for media in the countries where CLAN is working.
• Fundraising: Any funds are very much appreciated and will be put to very good use.

Application Details

Please email your details, skills and interests to apply

Contact Details

Website: www.clanchildhealth.org

Email: info@clanchildhealth.org

Phone: 0401079237

Location

We are currently working in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines and Pakistan.

Our volunteers are based in Melbourne.

Testimonials

“I have been volunteering with CLAN for 3 years and found it to be a very effective organisation. I have learnt about the role of NGOs and have been able to use my skills in a satisfying way.

I would thoroughly recommend volunteering with CLAN.”

Laura – Final year law student