Share your health expertise with organisations overseas
Australian health and medical professionals are needed to support hospitals, health clinics and government departments 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 across our region to increase access to vital health services, provide emergency and nursing care training, improve hospital and pharmaceutical systems, and much more.
We need doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, paramedics, health educators and everything in-between.
Whether you're looking to volunteer in-country or remotely, check out our current healthcare 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 Prabha explains the impact Athena has made at the hospital.
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. There are many skills we look for in a volunteer including:
- Adaptability, resilience, cultural sensitivity
- Relationship-building
- Technical skills
If you think you have the right skills and experience for a role, check out our latest assignments..
Contact us if have questions about current volunteer opportunities in health.
Practical support so you can focus on your assignment
- Volunteers receive an accommodation allowance and a living allowance for daily expenses like food and internet. We also cover flights, insurance and more.
- 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.
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
Explore our current healthcare & medical assignments
Neonatology Physiotherapist
Visiting Emergency Medicine Registrar (VEMR)
Speech Therapy Curriculum Development Mentor
Paramedic Clinical Supervisor 2
Emergency Nurse Educator
Visiting Emergency Medicine Registrar
Occupational Therapist
Advanced SALT Clinical Education Mentor - Adult
