Who are we?

Global HOME is an organisation consisting of students from The University of Sydney who share an interest in international health.

We run events to raise awareness about Global Health issues including the Millennium Development Goals, poverty and maternal and child health. We also raise funds for International charities, and inform students of opportunities to learn/volunteer overseas.

Our mission is “To inspire and encourage medical students to promote health opportunities and medical equality globally.”

 

Our objectives:

 

Awareness

• To provide education regarding issues of international health and development
• To encourage student awareness about opportunities for involvement in international health and development

Opportunities

• To increase access and simplify process for students wanting to participate in international health activities
• To identify and maintain partnerships with people and organisations that students can support; or from whom students may gain knowledge and insight

Inspiration

• To encourage the telling of experiences from people with diverse involvement in international health and development
  To provide a forum for discussion and collegiality amongst students who share a passion for international health

 

Structure

Global HOME held its first meeting on 5th April 2006 and there were 27 people in attendance. The group has adopted a non-hierarchical structure consisting of a Chair and Secretary with executive members adopting functional roles related to various projects. Meetings are held at The University of Sydney on a monthly basis. Check our calendar for the latest events.

2011 Executive Committee

The 2011 Global HOME executive committee consists of the following members:

Chair

Samantha Sundercombe

Secretary

Hayley Worth

Treasurer

Julie Sze

AMSA Global Health representative

Jeff Ha

Education officers

Aparna Ravinutala
Kelly Thompson

Social events co-ordinators

Jess Noon
Sarah Johnston

Fundraising co-ordinators

Ciara McDonald
Jina Rhou

Publicity officer

Tutsi Kuuya

Sponsorship officer

Charlie Betts

MSAP liaison officer

Aruna Shivam

Advocacy liaison officers

Ronald Fung
Joey Vessey

Sydney MedSoc global health officer

Audrey Menezes

IT officer

Rosy Wang