MELBOURNE
UNIVERSITY
GLOBAL
HEALTH
SOCIETY
Thinking globally. Acting locally.
WHO WE ARE
Melbourne University Global Health Society (MUGHS), established in 2020, is a student-operated club seeking to educate, train and immerse students from all disciplines in issues surrounding public health. We believe that in order to meaningfully improve our society's health, we must educate students on the different facets of public health and empower them with the knowledge and tools to act to promote them. With the ethos of "thinking globally, acting locally", our education and outreach teams work to provide interactive workshops, volunteering projects and fundraisers with an emphasis on involving our community organisations.
WE AIM TO
promote the health and wellbeing of developing communities, in Australia and overseas
OUR VISION
Is To
Increase awareness of social and health related injustices around the world in Australian students
Provide opportunities for students to engage with global health efforts: thinking globally and acting locally
WAYS WE HELP
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Aimed to educate and share a deeper understanding of global health issues.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Create opportunities for participants to connect more with the local community.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Contribute to partner organisations and spread awareness for global health issues.
This year, our the global health issue of focus is Homelessness.
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to devastate countries across the globe, our most disadvantaged members in the community are left among the most vulnerable.
but in a post-pandemic world, how do we aim to tackle homelessness and prevent its occurrence?
GET IN TOUCH WITH MUGHS
Mailbox 101
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010