Share your health expertise overseas
Support hospitals, health clinics, government departments and more across the Pacific, Asia and Africa.
The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative that matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals.
Australian volunteers support hundreds of organisations through in-country, remote and hybrid assignments, assisting with healthcare and medical projects to advance locally led goals.
If you’re interested in sharing your skills overseas and experiencing new opportunities and cultures, we encourage you to learn more about what support is available through the program and how you can apply today.
Whether you're looking to volunteer in-country or remotely, check out our allied health assignments and discover the right fit for you.
Volunteering in a bustling Kathmandu hospital
Athena Chan, a speech pathologist who specialises in swallowing disorders, volunteering 12 months at the T.U. Teaching Hospital in Nepal, alongside speech language pathologist Prabha Dawadee. Learn about the challenges and rewards of life and work in Kathmandu, and the impact Athena has made at the hospital.
Practical support so you can focus on your assignment
- We cover flights, insurance and visas for in-country and hybrid volunteers. Volunteers also receive an accommodation and a living allowance.
- We provide extensive support including 24/7 emergency assistance, psycho-social support, comprehensive travel insurance and on the ground support from our country teams.
- We support volunteers' professional development, cultural awareness, and international connections with learning opportunities at all stages of the volunteer journey, including a comprehensive pre-departure briefing.
Skills we're looking for
Volunteers support locally led healthcare programs in a range of organisations. Help build the capacity of health professionals working in the public and private sector. As well as technical skills, we're seeking volunteers who can showcase:
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Relationship-building
If you think you have the right skills and experience for a role, check out our latest assignments in healthcare.
Contact us if have questions about current volunteer opportunities.
Find your perfect assignment
Our partners are always looking for skilled volunteers, and roles change regularly.
Explore our current assignments
How we support healthcare volunteers
Financial support
Find out about the allowances and reimbursements provided to volunteers.
Learn moreSafety & security
Understand how we support volunteers to remain safe and secure.
Learn moreLearning & development
Discover the learning and development support we provide to volunteers.
Learn moreDiversity and Inclusion
The Australian Volunteers Program is committed to ensuring that volunteers and partners can safely and equitably participate in the program, regardless of their identity. Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer.
Learn about our commitment to inclusion
‘In short, I’ve gained professional resilience’
Paramedic and educator Kallai Sugden shares the highs and lows of his volunteer experience. Kallai shares his life as a volunteer with ProMedical Vanuatu, what he’s learnt on assignment and how the experience has changed him.
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Explore our current healthcare and medical assignments
Midwife Mentor
Sports Nutritionist Mentor
Clinical Cardiology Mentor
On-site Intensivist Trainer
Speech Therapist
Lab Technician Mentor
Nutrition Program Mentor
Health Information Mentor
