In November 2024, Vietnam Children’s Fund Social Enterprise welcomed a volunteer group of 17 lecturers and students from the Nineteen-Degrees organization and the University of Southern Queensland to a three-week clinical placement in Vietnam. During the first week of the trip, the team visited and learned at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children. Members of the team also had the opportunity to interact with nursing students at the Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy.
During this trip, members of the team donated endotracheal intubation kits and 20 SPO2 machines to the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children, 17 dopplers to the Tra Bong District Medical Center as well as visited the Tra Bong District Medical Center. In the third week of the trip, members of University of Southern Queensland together with the nurses and doctors of Hoan My Danang hospital conducted a rural outreach clinic for more than 5,000 children in Duc Pho town, Quang Ngai. They also handovered special gifts to the children, before visiting Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital.
“My trip to Vietnam for my nursing placement was an amazing experience! I got to work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who were incredibly welcoming and supportive. The hands-on learning opportunities were invaluable, allowing me to apply my skills in a real-world setting. I also enjoyed exploring the local culture, trying delicious Vietnamese food, and making new friends along the way. Overall, the trip was not only educational but also enriching and memorable!” – Carl Crave from Southern Queensland University shared.
“The Rehabilitation Hospital is very pleased to welcome the students from the University of Southern Queensland. During the visit, both sides had the opportunity to share, learn and exchange experiences. Hopefully, this visit will leave good impressions and open up many opportunities for extensive cooperation in the future.” – Dr. Nguyen Van Dung, Director of Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital shared
