GO GLOBAL: CURTIN HEALTH

…changing lives, changing worlds…

SCHOLARSHIPS 2009

Project entrepreneurship x 12 per year 3 each for China, India, South Africa and Ukraine

Merit x 1 per year

Equity x 1 per year

Due 26 September

For details see: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/undergraduate/current/open.cfm

Scholarships 2009

Awarded to eligible Go Global applicants who develop the best project concept and action strategy that furthers the mission and objectives of the selected Go Global international sites China India Ukraine South Africa

Scholarship winners will implement their project during the international component of the OT Abroad Program.

Project Entrepreneurship

“Provide quality international opportunities for students to

contribute to humanitarian based health services that can be

sustained by those who follow.”

Key words: Opportunities Health Sustained

Go Global Vision

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: be a part time or full time student at Curtin University of

Technology enrolled in the undergraduate or graduate entry program of the following courses.

Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Human Communication Science Nursing Pharmacy

be in ‘Good Standing’ at the university; have a Course Weighted Average of 60 or more.

Scholarship Value

Total $4500 for each student awarded a scholarship. Prize monies are to be used for costs

associated with participating in the Go Global Program.

Project Proposal Students will form groups of three and produce a

‘Project Proposal’. Students are encouraged to work in interprofessional groups.

The ‘Project Proposal’ must include the following: Brief overview of project; Background and rationale for the project; Objectives of the project; Project management plan (actions, timeframes,

costings, evaluation of the objectives of the project, plans for fund-raising if required etc);

Project deliverables/outcomes (i.e. what will be delivered – services to clients, training, brochures, report etc).

Project Proposals should be a maximum of five pages.

Finding a Group

Your group can consist of people not on the same trip (must be same country) – but your proposal needs to reflect this

Register your interest to join a group o one of the sheets being passed around We will type up and email to you all in the next

day or two

Selection of Scholarship Recipients

The best projects (maximum three) for each international site will be required to present their project concept to a selection panel.

The presentation will consist of the following: Five minute professional (i.e. sharp, slick,

focussed, exciting) presentation of the project; Ten minutes of questions from the panel.

Contacts for General Questions

Nigel Gribble 9266 3638 N.Gribble@curtin.edu.au

CHINA

Contact: Trevor Goddard9266 3651

T.Goddard@curtin.edu.au

China – project ideas

1. Develop an orientation manual to BoAi a resource for local and international visitors

and collaborators e.g. an overview of the centre, its staff, the

services, the role it plays in Shanghai e.g. a 5-10 page document with very concrete

practical information like summaries of the services offered, some statistical info about the centre and its history etc.

China – project ideas

2. An equipment audit of the centre A summary of what they have, how they use

it (should or should not use it) Other uses possible use more of and

recommendations e.g. standing frames, exercise equip, adapted

cutlery etc

3. Supporting a child or children to attedn the centre Significant and sustainable fundraising project

(i.e beyond chocolates!!!) to create a sustainable fund to sponsor a child or childrens places at the centre on an ongoing basis that might normally not be able to afford the fees

approx costs are 1600 RMB per month perhaps in conjunction with West Aust China

Friendship society or similar

China – project ideas

4. A training DVD on patient handling for staff

5. A training video on meal assistance and strategies

6. A training DVD on principles to enable incorporating play into therapy

China – project ideas

7. A needs analysis to determine what change might need to occur to start a movement towards parents becoming comfortable and capable to replicate treatment in the home.

China – project ideas

All other ideas welcomed

China – project ideas

INDIA

Contact: Alma Dender9266 3612

A.Dender@curtin.edu.au

India – project ideas

1. Cultivating a working relationship with Bengal Association of WA (or other similar organisations)

to increase the relationships and support between WA and Anandaniketan

India – project ideas

2. Training videos for working with children and adults with feeding issues

For staff Translated into Bengali

India – project ideas

3. Contextual patient and manual handling Primary context – there is no equipment For staff DVD translated into Bengali

India – project ideas

4. Educational DVD on mental health conditions and impact on function

translated into Bengali

All other ideas welcomed

India – project ideas

SOUTH AFRICA

Contact: Annette Joosten9266 3625

A.Joosten@curtin.edu.au

South Africa – project ideas

1. In cooperation with local (South African) therapist establish a plan for developing equipment using Appropriate Paper Based Technology (APT) fund obtain materials trial one product

South Africa – project ideas

2. Develop laminated wall posters for positioning and feeding for children with cerebral palsy and children with developmental delay In English, Afrikaans and Xhosa for family, carer and staff training

South Africa – project ideas

3. Develop communication books that have photographs Boardmaker symbols etc for communication at home and school

South Africa – project ideas

4. Develop a book of ideas of homemade or simple toys

e.g. using wooden, recycled materials that are safe, stimulating and fun culturally appropriate make examples of them

All other ideas welcomed

South Africa – project ideas

UKRAINE

Contact: Kirrily Manning9266 3683

Kirrily.Manning@curtin.edu.au

Disclaimer….. The pilot group is Nov/Dec 2008 Submissions for Ukraine must be flexible and are

likely to be subject to change

Riverview Charitable Fund Ukraine

1. Review and redesign of Summer Camp programme

2. Review and redesign of girls orphanage programme

Sunshine Centre3. Research teenage homelessness in

Ukraine and design intervention sessions that your group will pilot and implement on a sustainable basis http://www.sunshine-kiev.org

Go Global Ukraine4. Interview members of the 2008 pilot team

Review screening tools utilised and improve based on feedback

Redesign intervention sessions

Go Global Ukraine4. Interview members of the 2008 pilot team

Review screening tools utilised and improve based on feedback

Redesign intervention sessions

All other ideas welcomed

Ukraine – project ideas

GO GLOBAL: CURTIN HEALTH

…changing lives, changing worlds…

SCHOLARSHIPS 2009

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