The Highlands Foundation

03/09/2026

It’s on its way!
The container bound for Tari in the Hela Province of Papua New Guinea has just left our site in Altona. Wish it well and pray that this delivery goes smoothly.

30/07/2026

The Highlands foundation were invited as guest speaker to the Rotary Club of Casterton to share our cause to support maternal and child health in Papua New Guinea. We look forward to partnering with this community to progress our projects. Thank you to Belinda Henkel President and her committee for their warm welcome and hospitality.

26/07/2026

And it’s full! Container to Tari-Hela Province is filled to the brim with essential health care items as well as close to 800 Mother and Baby Packs to support maternal and child health. Now begins the logistics of getting the container on the sea which can be the most challenging aspect of the operations. However our Vice President Kylie Podolakin in Melbourne and Dr Tana Kiak in Hela province PNG will work together to see the container delivered and meet the health care needs of remote communities.
A huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers who attended our packing day on Saturday with new volunteers joining our vision. We will keep you posted regarding the Tari container project and how it will make a difference.
Please reach out if you would like to become a part of the Highlands Foundation community by becoming a member and take an active role in our projects.
We are looking for volunteers to join our committee in the role of secretary, membership coordinator, marketing and logistics officer. Please send expressions of interest to:

[email protected]

25/07/2026

Currently filling the containet bound for Tari. Just the last few items, Mother and Baby bundles being completed. Sorting the final medical equipment as ordered by Dr.TK to support the Hela Province Maternal and Child Health initiatives.

19/06/2026

Message from the recipients

Thanks Highlands Foundation for the donation of Defibrillator Machine to our A/E department East Sepik Provincial Specialist Hospital.

Ta. Biomedical Engineering Unit

18/06/2026

This mother is saying that because she doesn’t have enough money to access basic items, the gift of the mother and baby pack has supplied her and her baby with what she needs to look after her self and her baby.

18/06/2026

The recipients of your generosity and kindness.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day from us at The Highlands Foundation and a message from the Prime Minister of PNG, James Marape❤️🖤💛🤍

01/05/2026

We are hosting a Packing Day event this Saturday from 1-5pm at 21 Duosa Road, Altona,
Tea, coffee, refreshments served, please bring a plate to share

We kindly request your donation of the following items:
For Babies:
-Cloth nappies made from flannel or terry toweling, reusable nappy covers,
-Baby wraps (1m sq. for sewing)
-Baby booties.
Please note that we cannot accept other baby clothing at this time due to storage limitations.

For Women:
-T-shirts/polo tops (sizes 14/16/18) excluding white
-Drawstring skirts (below the knee) or fabric for sewing,
-New underwear (sizes 14/16/18 full brief),
-Gifts for women (beads, large-toothed comb, small purse, compact mirror, hair clips),
-Bath towels,
-face washers,
-sanitary pads.

For further information, please contact Shan, our donations coordinator, at [email protected].

27/03/2026

Our neighbouring country Papua New Guinea. Rich in Culture and Diversity.
Yet Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the Pacific region. It accounts for the majority of child deaths in the area. The maternal mortality ratio is roughly 171 per 100,000 live births, while some studies place the overall Oceania region, heavily weighted by PNG, at 494 per 100,000.
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
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Key Details on Maternal and Infant Health in PNG:
Maternal Risk: A woman in PNG has a 1 in 120 lifetime risk of dying in childbirth.
Causes: High rates are driven by preventable conditions like post-partum hemorrhage, sepsis, and eclampsia.
Challenges: Contributing factors include limited antenatal care, lack of skilled birth attendants, long distances to health facilities, and limited medical resources.
Infant Mortality: PNG faces significant challenges with neonatal mortality, with early neonatal mortality (within 7 days) at approximately 14 per 1000 live births.

Join The Highlands Foundation to make a positive difference. Together we can build healthy families and healthy nations.

www.highlandsfoundation.org.au

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