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 * A JOURNEY TO HOPE **
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Timor-Leste is Australia’s nearest northern neighbour. It has a population of just over a million people, most of whom are experiencing extreme poverty and significant health problems. Around 50 per cent are affected by tuberculosis and at least one woman dies in childbirth every day. One of the major concerns identified by Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Health is the risk faced by health care workers, in particular their exposure to Hepatitis B infection. A strategic plan to address this issue is currently being formulated. One of its major elements will be a vaccination program which is being developed by an Australian GP, Dr Robyn Fried. For the past four years Robyn has devoted some of her time to working in the charity run Bairo Pite Clinic in Dili. Robyn is keen to share her passion and experiences as a volunteer in one of the world’s poorest countries. She will be addressing members of the Sapphire Coast U3A on Wednesday 30 September, 10 am to 12 noon at the U3A Centre, Tura Beach. Members of the public are welcome. The cost is $5 ($4 for U3A members) and will include morning tea as well as an opportunity to meet Robyn and find out more about the development of this important program.

For more information and bookings, contact Judy Raymond on 6495 3878 email: jer.34@bigpond.com.

For more information about U3A Sapphire Coast events currently on offer, look for the latest newsletter or program guide online at: http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com or phone Pat on (02) 6495 4345.

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