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Our Supporters

We work with like-minded organisations and individuals who share a vision to help build healthy lives, communities, and nations.

YWAM MS platinum plus, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze sponsors are outlined below.

Accelerated Immunisation and Health Systems Strengthening Program 

YWAM Medical Ships Australia & Papua New Guinea is proud to be part of the Accelerated Immunisation and Health Systems Strengthening Program, which is supported by the governments of Australia and New Zealand and Gavi, the vaccine alliance.

Advisors, Patrons & Ambassadors

Patrons

Honourable Mike Reynolds CBE, AM

Patron – Australia

Former Speaker of the Queensland Parliament

The Right Honourable Sir Rabbie Namaliu GCL CSM KCMG

Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

Ambassadors

Yolonde Entsch

Ambassador for Cairns

Sue Cole

Ambassador for Asia

Lynette Grubwinkler

Ophthalmic Ambassador & Advisor

John Dawson

International Ambassador

Merinda Young

Ambassador for Tasmania

Dr Thomas Chengxuan Lu 

Ambassador for New South Wales

Pala Leka

Ambassador for James Cook University

Lizzie Perrin

Ambassador for James Cook University

Advisors

Our team of committed advisors provide advice and direction in their particular field of expertise.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Rabbie Namaliu GLC, CSM, KCMG

YWAM Medical Ships PNG Patron & Former Prime Minister of PNG

Honourable Mike Reynolds CBE, AM

YWAM Medical Ships PNG Patron & Former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Mr. Peter Dawson

Principal, Peter Dawson & Associates

Mr. Gary Esdaile

Naval Architect

Mr. Ray Toman

Naval Architect

Mr. Peter Duffy

Partner of wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers

Dr. Daryl Holmes obe

Dentist and owner of 1300SMILES

Mrs Lynette Grubwinkler AM, RN

Ophthalmic Nurse

Dr. Keith Maslin

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Doug Randell

General Practitioner

Mr. Carl Valentine

Partner of PVW Partners Accountants & Advisors

Mr. Geoff Dutton

Business Consultant

Rev. Bruce Cornish

Uniting Church Reverend

Mr. Bruce Coutts

Partner of Coutts Redington

Dr. Bill Talbot

Principal Specialist of William Talbot Eye Care

Mr. Jeffrey Wall OBE, CBE

Political Consultant

Mr. Peter Honeycombe

Managing Director of Honeycombes Property Group

Mr. Peter Tapiolas

Managing Director of Parkside Group

Mr. Ivan Baxter

Partner of O’Shea and Dyer Solicitors

Mr. Strahan Wallis

Managing Director of Porter Novelli, Greater Los Angeles Area

Ms. Sondra Haley

Public Relations Consultant

Mr. Tristan Steventon

Director and Founder of STEVTECH

Agreements

We work in collaboration with a range of government departments, NGO’s, businesses, universities, and other organisations. We have agreements in place with the following entities:

YWAM Medical Ship

Papua New Guinea National Department of Health
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Gulf Provincial Government
Central Provincial Government
Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority
Oro Provincial Government
Morobe Provincial Government
Middle Fly District Administration
Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
Puma Energy
Papua New Guinea National Department of National Planning
Papua New Guinea National Youth Development Authority
Divine Word University
James Cook University
University of Goroka
Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation
World Vision
YWAM Norway
YWAM Melbourne

YWAM Townsville City Campus / Youth Precinct

Salvation Army Recovery Services
1300SMILES
Endfire
99.9 Live FM

Memberships

The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the peak Council for Australian not-for-profit aid and development organisations. YWAM Medical Ships Australia & Papua New Guinea is a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct, which is a voluntary, self – regulatory sector code of good practice. As a signatory we are committed and fully adhere to the ACFID Code of Conduct, conducting our work with transparency, accountability and integrity. Information about how to make a complaint can be found at www.acfid.asn.au

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    Discipleship Training School - Townsville Campus

    Our Discipleship Training School (DTS) gives you the opportunity to set aside five and a half months of your life to grow in your faith while serving the world around you. After 13 weeks of training and discipleship at our campus in Townsville, Australia, we take you on nine weeks of cross-cultural outreach. The DTS is a life-changing experience! 

    10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship 

     

    Dates
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
    • 22 October, 2023 - 22 March, 2024
    • 28 January - 28 June, 2024
    • 14 July - 13 December, 2024
    • 13 October, 2024 - 14 March, 2025

     

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    Discipleship Training School - Port Moresby Campus, Papua New Guinea

    The DTS will run from our satellite campus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The DTS will include a unique combination of discipleship, hands-on missions experience during both lectures and outreach, and the opportunity to make history as we establish a new campus in Port Moresby for generations to come.

    Dates
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
    • 28 January - 28 June, 2024
    • 14 July - 13 December, 2024

     

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    Resources

    Joining us for a Discipleship Training School (DTS) or Gap Year with us soon? We have compiled a few resources to help prepare you for the amazing journey that’s ahead!

     

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    For Parents

    Do you have a child that is interested in a YWAM DTS or Gap Year? We have created some resources for you as your child navigates their YWAM experience. 

     


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    Global Health & Development Gap Year

    Our Global Health & Development Gap Year calls those whose heart beats to see communities thriving - physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. The Global Health & Development Gap Year is designed for both those that have experience in the health / community development industry, and for those who are starting out on their journey of healthcare in missions.

    10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship

    HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health

    HLTAID009 -  Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 

    HLTAID014 -  Provide Advanced First Aid

    Dates

    28 January - 13 December 2024

     

     

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    Volunteer

    Whether you are an experienced health professional, a university student, an enthusiastic young person, or a skilled mariner, we invite you to register interest for outreaches in Papua New Guinea.
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    Ships

    YWAM Medical Ships - Australia & PNG has been operating medical and training vessels in PNG since 2010.

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    Dental Trailer

    YWAM Medical Ships is now operating a Dental Trailer in collaboration with key stakeholders in Port Moresby with the purpose of providing dental services, training opportunities, and health education to schools in the National Capital District.

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    Our Footprint

    Delivering basic services in Papua New Guinea (PNG) poses enormous challenges with 84 percent of the population living in remote, rural areas.

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    Annual Reports

    Read or download our annual reports. 

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    Advocate

    Join the YWAM Medical Ships team by becoming a Community Ambassador or Youth Ambassador in your local community.

    Join YWAM Staff

    Our volunteer staff team is a diverse mix of different nationalities, ages, skills, giftings, and backgrounds. Their dedication and passion makes what we do possible and we are always looking to expand our team!

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    Communication

    Good communication is essential for strong relationships, healthy families, and communities! Our mission is to help mobilise effective communicators to share good news and influence change. Our communication pathways are tailored to suit your level of experience and the time you are willing to invest.

     

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    Global Health

    Our global health pathways include options for both experienced healthcare professionals, and those who are looking to be trained. Whether you are supporting logistics or in the thick of treating patients in a remote village, you can be assured that you will play a vital part in helping to build healthy lives, communities, and nations!

     

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    Hospitality

    Hospitality is a powerful gift that helps build community and shows care for the individual. Our hospitality pathways are designed to help equip you to deliver various aspects of hospitality with excellence.

     

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    Events

    Events have the power to strengthen hope and build community. Our events pathways will equip you to create unique events with excellence and a bit of pizazz!

     

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    Training

    Training is the key to multiplication! Our training pathways are about equipping others with the skills, knowledge, and character they need to serve communities.

     


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    YWAM Precinct

    Our recently developed YWAM Precinct located in Townsville’s CBD is the perfect hub for youth to find belonging and empowerment. A high, medium and low ropes course, brand new cafe, and multi-purpose warehouse space for seminars and other activities allows youth the opportunity to flourish through adventure based learning.

     

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    Youth Ambassadors

    As a Youth Ambassador you will have the opportunity to lead your peers and the wider community in helping to support the work of YWAM Medical Ships in Papua New Guinea.

     

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    Work Experience

    We offer the opportunity for students to complete their work experience at our city campus in Townsville. This unique opportunity gives students the ability to not only explore a future career pathway, but also get a taste of working with a local charity that is dedicated to serving the community.

     

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    Schools & Youth Leaders

    We know that really quality, committed youth workers, teachers and families are some of the best things young people can have in their formative years. Our hope is to make your job a little bit easier by offering adventure based learning, mentoring resources, leadership and training pathways, and service based learning opportunities for youth. 

     

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    Transitional Accommodation

    YWAM operates a home in Townsville for at-risk youth. YWAM receives tenant referrals from local collaborating youth support organizations.

     

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    Vision & Approach

    We have the hope to create a safe environment for the youth of Townsville to be, believing everyone has the right to hope for an abundant and healthy life physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. YWAM works in partnership and by invitation through Australia and Papua New Guinea.

     

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    School Seminars

    Our school seminar programs are designed to empower and motivate youth to live full and productive lives. Book these engaging and interactive seminars to strengthen your young people. 

     

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    Youth Adventures

    Youth Adventures is the ultimate service based learning opportunity for young people. We do all the work for your school or youth group so you can do the mission!

     

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    VET in Schools

    Vocational education is one of the best ways for young people to explore their passions and get equipped. We offer several registered training programs for youth. In addition to all of the expected elements of a training program, our courses have an emphasis on building good character and the soft skills needed to be employable, while also giving students the chance to practice their skills within our organisation. 

     


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    Adventure Based Learning
    Adventure based learning programs are complete with a high, medium, and low ropes course, cafe, and multi-purpose youth space to run programs with a ‘learn by doing’ and ‘challenge by choice’ philosophy.
     

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    Precinct Cafe
    Help build healthy lives and communities in Australia and Papua New Guinea while dining at the YWAM Precinct Cafe
    YWAM Precinct Cafe is a not-for-profit cafe located at 312 Walker Street in Townsville’s CBD.
     

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    VET in Schools

    Vocational education is one of the best ways for young people to explore their passions and get equipped. We offer several registered training programs for youth. In addition to all of the expected elements of a training program, our courses have an emphasis on building good character and the soft skills needed to be employable, while also giving students the chance to practice their skills within our organisation. 

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    Discipleship Training School

    Our Discipleship Training School (DTS) gives you the opportunity to set aside five and a half months of your life to grow in your faith while serving the world around you. After 13 weeks of training and discipleship at one of our campuses, we take you on nine weeks of cross-cultural outreach. You will also have the option of choosing an elective, giving you the opportunity to explore your passions and calling. The DTS is a life-changing experience! 

    10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship 

     

    Townsville Campus
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
    • 22 October, 2022 - 22 March, 2024
    • 28 January - 28 June 2024
    • 14 July - 13 December 2024
    • 13 October, 2024 - 14 March, 2025
    Port Moresby Campus
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
    • 28 January - 28 June 2023
    • 14 July - 13 December 2023
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    Introduction to Global Health & Development

    Be immersed in a powerful combination of essential basic healthcare knowledge and community development training, with a focus on preventing illness, promoting holistic wellbeing, and empowering communities to develop their strengths.

    Townsville Campus

    To be announced

     
    Port Moresby Campus
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
    • 14 July - 13 December, 2024
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    HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health

    HLTAID009 -  Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 

    HLTAID014 -  Provide Advanced First Aid

    HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health

    HLTAID009 -  Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 

    HLTAID014 -  Provide Advanced First Aid

     

    Apply Townsville

    Apply Port Moresby
    Discipleship Bible School

    During the course, you will have an opportunity to dig deep into the Bible, reading through all 66 books, gaining an overall perspective of God’s story. You will learn techniques for effective Bible study, and a series of speakers will help unlock the Bible’s fascinating content.

     

    Townsville Campus

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    Port Moresby Campus

    To be announced
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    Purpose & Leadership Development

    An internship with a difference! This is a two year, hands on course that trains you in the core aspects of being a full-time volunteer with YWAM anywhere in the world. The skills and knowledge you will gain during the two years apply to much more than just the missions context, they can be transferred to your next job, ministry opportunity, or further study. 

    10899NAT Certificate IV in Christian Missions

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    Advanced Leadership Development

    The Advanced Leadership Development  is a hands-on, two-year course that gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of leadership from a Biblical perspective. The training includes a combination of classroom-style learning, practical application, and mentoring. 

    10944NAT Diploma of Christian Missions Leadership

     

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    Introduction to Radio & Media

    Introduction to Radio & Media will equip you as a radio announcer, podcaster, or audio producer. As part of your training, you will be working at 99.9 Live FM where we are announcing to over 26,000 listeners in North Queensland with the message “It's Good to Be Alive.” 

    CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media

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    Provide First Aid

    During this course you will be equipped with the skills to respond and provide first aid for accidents and injuries, provide life support, provide CPR and manage a casualty’s condition until further help or assistance is available. Your training will be a combination of theory and practical hands-on experience to equip you to assist others in need.

    HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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    Our Training Approach

    Our vocational training is designed for those who are seeking not only a qualification, but also an opportunity to use their vocation to serve others. We combine elements of informal, formal, and non-formal education to not only impart knowledge and skill, but also good character, important life skills, and the motivation to serve and invest into the lives of others.

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    Volunteer

    Looking for an opportunity to serve while meeting new people and experiencing a new culture? We have a range of dynamic volunteering opportunities in both Australia and Papua New Guinea for both groups and individuals of all ages.

     

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    Mission Build

    Mission Building is a volunteer program that gives you the opportunity to experience life at our campus all while supporting our work in Australia and PNG. Join us for two weeks to three months at a time that suits you!

     

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    Outreaches

    Whether you are an experienced health professional, a university student, an enthusiastic young person, or a skilled mariner, we invite you to register interest for outreaches in Papua New Guinea.

     

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    Discipleship Training School

    Our Discipleship Training School (DTS) gives you the opportunity to set aside five and a half months of your life to grow in your faith while serving the world around you. After 13 weeks of training and discipleship at our campus in Townsville, Australia, we take you on nine weeks of cross-cultural outreach. You will also have the option of choosing an elective, giving you the opportunity to explore your passions and calling. The DTS is a life-changing experience!

    10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship 

    Townsville Campus
    • 29 January - 30 June, 2023
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
    • 22 October, 2023 - 22 March, 2024
    Port Moresby Campus
    • 29 January - 30 June, 2023
    • 16 July - 15 December, 2023

     

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    Youth Adventures

    Youth Adventures is the ultimate service based learning opportunity for young people. We do all the work for your school or youth group so you can do the mission!