Victorian Ambassador  for Mercy Ships
Aug 11, 2026 10:30 AM
Samantha Clarke
Victorian Ambassador for Mercy Ships

Around the world, nearly five billion people lack access to safe surgery. Conditions that are easily treatable in Australia can become life threatening or socially isolating in low resource countries. Mercy Ships responds by deploying hospital ships staffed by volunteer medical professionals to provide free surgery and training, restoring health, dignity and opportunity.