Jun 8, 2015 | Volunteer Stories
Rita returned home from her antenatal check twice as happy as when she walked in … she found out she is having twins! When YWAM Medical Ships – Australia’s (YWAM MSA) volunteer nurse, Kerrie McLean, and Central Province District Health Coordinator, Sister Rigalo...
Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
I had an interesting discussion with a group of students about climbing mountains recently. I have always been much more ‘look-and-admire’ as opposed to ‘climb-and-conquer’. It really got me thinking about those who love taking adventures and those of us who love...
Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
A daily trawl through social media should come complete with a personal pep talk at the end of it! I know that sensationalism sell, but if I were to determine my worth by the state of the world and what the media says, I think I just wouldn’t bother getting out of bed...
Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Growing up with a very personal faith, I had always found the whole area of “hearing God speak” a bit daunting. Did I believe it could happen? Sure. Was it happening to me? Well, I hadn’t heard the audible voice of God, or seen writing on the wall, so I wasn’t really...
Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m a terrible athlete. Seriously terrible. I played a season of soccer when I was 13. We were called the Tigers, an aggressive name which only added to the irony of our shameful season and fuelled the teasing of our opponents. I was a defender, standing at the end of...
Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
What could you see if you took your eyes off yourself? I spent the last two weeks camping on a mountain in the Australian bush. After a two-hour drive, life suddenly changed. I was sleeping in a tent under Australian stars at a place called Hidden Valley; the...
May 21, 2015 | Press Releases
Papua New Guinea rice supplier, Trukai, has donated 1.8 ton of rice to YWAM Medical Ships – Australia’s (YWAM MSA) medical, marine and general volunteers. YWAM MSA delivers health care and training in remote areas of Papua New Guinea (PNG), including immunisations,...
May 15, 2015 | Press Releases
May 14, 2015 | Press Releases, Volunteer Stories
Local Cairns coffee roasting business, Industry One Coffee, has given North Queensland based charity, YWAM Medical Ships – Australia (YWAM MSA), a boost by donating 40 kilograms of coffee beans for their medical, marine and general volunteers as part of their...
May 8, 2015 | Volunteer Stories
The common response from YWAM Medical Ships – Australia’s (YWAM MSA) dental patients when asked what problems they’re having with their teeth is “pain.” However for Augi, his reason for coming was something different. Augi had recently become a pastor and lives in...
May 7, 2015 | Volunteer Stories
In December last year, YWAM Medical Ships – Australia (YWAM MSA) purchased a new Training and Medical Ship for Papua New Guinea, the MV YWAM PNG. It had been a dream on many hearts for a long time – including Dorothy and Kaiki – who collected the very first donation...
May 2, 2015 | Press Releases
Daru residents welcomed YWAM Medical Ships – Australia’s (YWAM MSA) new YWAM Training and Medical Ship, MV YWAM PNG, and its volunteers into the Western Province for the first time today. The welcome was hosted by the Western Provincial Governor, Honourable Ati...
Apr 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Puma Energy, Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s major fuel supplier, announced they will be providing YWAM Medical Ships – Australia (YWAM MSA)’s total fuel requirements for the next two years – a total of 1.2 million litres of fuel! The contract represents a continuation...
Apr 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
After many years of dreaming and hard work, this month the MV YWAM PNG entered Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s waters for the very first time! The arrival was celebrated by 150 corporates, church leaders, and government officials at a national commissioning event aboard the...
Apr 28, 2015 | Volunteer Stories
Lavara is one of many who had her very first visit to the dentist today in Orokolo Bay. Lavara, 42 years old, lives in Pakovuru village and had been experiencing a toothache for over a year. She had grown accustomed to eating only on the right side of her mouth and...
Apr 22, 2015 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Honourable Peter O’Neill, officially commissioned YWAM Medical Ships – Australia’s (YWAM MSA) new Training and Medical Ship, the MV YWAM PNG in Port Moresby last night in the presence of 150 key stakeholders...
Apr 22, 2015 | Press Releases
Port Moresby, April 22, 2015 – Puma Energy, Papua New Guinea’s major fuel supplier, has today pledged ongoing sponsorship of the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) medical ship MV YWAM PNG which arrived in Port Moresby for the first time this week. The global fuel operator...
Apr 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
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Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tradelinked Cairns & PNG Members Show Support for MV YWAM PNG Work Over 160 people attended the recent Tradelinked Cairns & PNG business networking night onboard the MV YWAM PNG in Cairns. Tradelinked Cairns & PNG members were asked to donate items such...
