Armidale Students Promoting International Rights and Justice

As the Global Health Group for the University of New England, our goals are to educate the student population about global health issues and the positive steps that they can take to promote global health equity. Our focus for fundraising in 2011 will be the Burnet Institute, an Australian virology and communicable disease research institute which focuses on "Medical Research and Practical Action". We will also be running a "Close the Gap" Day early in 2011.

To find out more, join our facebook group or contact Jamie Cone, President for 2011. Be the change you wish to see in the world!

ASPIRE- Where did it come from and where will it go?

ASPIRE is the UNE Global Health Group, and is part of a network of university Global Health Groups across Australia. Our primary aim is to raise awareness about health issues around the world. We are also hoping to raise money for the Burnet Institute, an Australian medical research organisation.

We have some marvellous plans for 2011, including a Close the Gap Day in March, info nights featuring health professionals who have worked in developing countries, international food fairs, bake sales and an activities day.

Buenos dias! Our mascot is Arthur the ASPIRE Armadillo. He is a nomad, travelling across the globe spreading messages of wellbeing. If you are planning a trip somewhere exotic, let the ASPIRE team know and Arthur shall be yours to get heaps of awesome happy snaps. Check out our Facebook page- “ASPIRE”- to see photos of Arthur’s whirlwind summer tour.

Be part of the team and “be the change you wish to see in the world”.

From the ASPIRE team

Jamie “Wonder Woman” Cone- President

Trish “Doctor Dollar” Dutta- Treasurer

Jess “Little Lion Woman” Mumford- Secretary

Ananya “Agent 0MG” Soni- Global Health Network Rep

Lucinda “the Ukeinator” Parsonage- Promotions Officer