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Prescript's 2019 Giving Goal
“As a B1G1 Business For Good, we incorporate purpose and meaning to our business through giving. Together, we are making great difference in the world by doing what we do every day.”
At Prescript, we want to make sure our values flow through everything we do. That’s one reason why every year we set a giving goal through our partnership with the Global Giving Business initiative, B1G1.
Through 2019, our goal is to provide 10,000 days of Medical Care to children in the slums of India. Diseases such as diarrhoea, malaria and rabies are rife. The provision of medical services helps to reduce the mortality rate and allow children to thrive under extreme conditions.
Each quarter in 2019 we link our services to providing 2,500 days of medical support for these children.
You’re part of making it happen by using Prescript.
You can track our progress here - Our Impact Page
More About The Project
Prescript’s Giving Goal is support 10,000 days of appropriate medical care and treatment for ill and vulnerable child from slums in India.
Millions of children live in slums and are dying of diseases such as diarrhoea, malaria and rabies which are caused by poor sanitation and overcrowding. The provision of medical services will help to reduce the mortality rate and allow children to thrive.
The following organisations will be delivering the medical check-ups:
Shikshan Gram (shelter for homeless village children)
Helping Hands in Service (for slum children of Geeta Nagar Slums)
Arts of Living (for slum children of Dharavi)
HSNC Board (for educating slum children in their school for under resourced children)
Dreamz Home (for educating and nurturing homeless street children)
Cancer Patients Aid Association (for educating and nurturing homeless street children).
More About B1G1
B1G1 is a social enterprise and non-profit organization with a mission to create a world full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium-sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories. Every business transaction (and as a result, the business’ day-to-day activity) can impact lives.
Find out more: https://www.b1g1.com/businessforgood/
Prescript’s Giving Manager
Stef McLaughlin is Prescript’s Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager, working with regional hospitals and practices across Australia to ensure that doctors start on time. Stef is responsible for our giving relationship with B1G1.
“Overall, B1G1 is something I am extremely proud of. I am proud of what we have achieved and genuinely love that our work directly impacts lives, not just here within my home, Australia, but also overseas.”
Our Past Goals and Impacts
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Prescript’s Giving Goal - Together We Did It!
I’m Stef McLaughlin, Giving Manager at Prescript Recruitment.
As a Business For Good, Prescript Recruitment embeds giving in our everyday activities, each time we place a doctor in regional Australia we also contribute to medical support to communities in Western Kenya.
Prescript believes that regional Australian hospitals and practices should be fully staffed with doctors, but we also think that communities everywhere should have the healthcare they deserve.
We’ve linked the work we do here in Australia as medical recruitment specialists with giving to the village of Odede in Western Kenya.
Now for the very exciting news!
“Our BIG goal was to provide a doctor’s salary for an entire year at the Odede Community Health Centre.”
And we have done it! We have provided a doctor for over ONE YEAR which will mean families in need have access to medical support.
I’m also excited to share some of the other fantastic impacts we have had over last 12 months (none of this could have been done without all the incredible doctors, hospitals and practices we work with throughout Australia - thank you so much!).
Provided over six months of nourishing meals to HIV-affected children
Contributed five months of hospital maintenance at the health centre
Given one month of life-saving clean water for patients
A doctor’s salary for an entire year at the Odede Health Centre
Odede Community Health Centre
More about Odede
Situated on the banks of Lake Victoria, the tiny village of Odede is located in the Rarieda district of Nyanza Province. Much of the local population are rural, subsistence farmers living in extreme poverty.
The district is home to some of the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the country, with an estimated one in four people living with HIV (four times the national rate). Maternal and infant mortality rates are also unacceptably high; an estimated 55 out of every 1000 babies die before their first birthday each year (WHO 2010). Many of these children are dying from malaria and other preventable illnesses like diarrhoea.
In Odede, people have very little access to basic health services, where the nearest facility is 30km away, and most people cannot afford the cost to travel there.
The Odede Health Centre is a community-driven initiative that brings crucial healthcare services to thousands of people living in extreme poverty every year in western Kenya. It provides maternal and infant health care, HIV testing and support, and many other services. Hundreds of women give birth safely at the Health Centre each year, and community outreach programs provide education and basic medical services for schools and villages around Odede.
A collection of photos and videos which were taken by the incredible volunteers from World Youth International when working at one of their sustainability projects in western Kenya - the Mama Ann's Odede Community Health Centre. This facility is only 2 years young and the health centre has had a remarkable and positive impact on the local community of Odede.
Being a Business for Good
All this has been made possible by our membership of the global business giving initiative Buy1Give1 (B1G1). It means your choice to work with Prescript ensures something great happens in the world and saves lives as well.
B1G1 is a social enterprise and non-profit organization with a mission to create a world full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium-sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories. Every business transaction (and as a result, the business’ day-to-day activity) can impact lives.
What’s Next?
We are looking ahead to the future and planning some life-changing global goals for 2019. I can’t wait to share the next journey with you! Together we really can make a huge impact.
More About Stef McLaughlin
Stef is Prescript’s Credentialing, Quality and Giving Manager. Stef adheres to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. She manages paperwork and travel logistics - and makes sure doctors start on time across regional Australia.
stef@prescript.com.au // 0416 544 577
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript' to ask a question online (with option to upload your CV)
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”
Prescript I Our Giving Update I November 2018
Welcome to November’s Giving Update!
It’s that time again – welcome to November’s giving update!
Here at Prescript Recruitment, we embed giving in what we do to create a habit of giving. Every time we help a doctor with the next step in their career in regional Australia we also contribute towards medical coverage in rural Kenya.
We believe that regional Australian hospitals and practices should be fully staffed with doctors so that communities everywhere have the healthcare they deserve. Everything we do is with that in mind. This motivates me daily, and through our involvement with B1G1, we do this on a global level too.
Did you know that through working with our hospitals, clinics and doctors in Australia, the following impacts were created for the Odede community last month alone?
12 days of hospital maintenance for better healthcare
22 nourishing meals to HIV affected children
35 days of a doctor's salary so they can provide medical support to families in need
All of this has been made possible by our membership of the Global Business Giving initiative B1G1. It means your choice to work with Prescript ensures something great happens in the world and saves lives as well.
Odede is located in a rural Western Kenya, where most people live in extreme poverty. Doctors help provide life-saving medical care every day for the village and the surrounding community.
“Our BIG goal is to pay a doctor’s salary for an entire year, plus assist with food, clean water and power at a health centre in Odede - Western Kenya. ”
Where are we up to?
Prescript has been able to contribute significantly to the Odede Community, your ongoing commitment and support is truly appreciated. Our next update is coming soon…. Keep your eyes peeled, it’s going to be one to remember!
Thank you so much for being part of the Prescript community. We’re privileged to work with you.
Stef McLaughlin - Prescript's Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager
stef@prescript.com.au // 0416 544 577
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript' to ask a question online (with option to upload your CV)
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”
Prescript I Our Giving Update I October 2018
Welcome to October’s Giving Update!
Here at Prescript Recruitment, we embed giving in what we do to create a habit of giving. Every time we help a doctor with the next step in their career in regional Australia we also contribute towards medical coverage in rural Kenya.
Our BIG goal is to pay a doctor's salary for an entire year, plus assist with food, clean water and power at a health centre in Odede - Western Kenya.
I am excited to tell you that we have reached 333 days of a doctor’s salary paid for. We are just 32 days away from 12 months of a doctor’s salary paid for.
“And for that, I say, ‘thank you’!”
Did you also know that through working with our hospitals, clinics and doctors in Australia, the following impacts have been created for the Odede community?
Given 141 nourishing meals to children with HIV
Provided 136 days of hospital maintenance
Given 25 days of access to life-saving clean water for patients
Odede is located in a rural Western Kenya, where most people live in extreme poverty. Doctors help provide life-saving medical care every day for the village and the surrounding community.
All this has been made possible by our membership of the Global Business Giving initiative B1G1. It means your choice to work with Prescript ensures something great happens in the world and saves lives as well.
Thank you so much for being part of the Prescript community. We’re privileged to work with you. Your ongoing commitment and support are truly appreciated, and I look forward to giving you our next update!
Stef McLaughlin - Prescript's Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager
stef@prescript.com.au // 0416 544 577
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript' to ask a question online (with option to upload your CV)
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”
Prescript - Our Giving Update I September 2018
Hello!
It’s that time again – welcome to September’s giving update!
Here at Prescript Recruitment, we embed giving in what we do to create a habit of giving. Every time we help a doctor with the next step in their career in regional Australia we also contribute towards medical coverage in rural Kenya.
Our BIG goal is to pay a doctor's salary for an entire year, plus assist with food, clean water and power at a health centre in Odede - Western Kenya.
I am excited to tell you that we have reached 306 days of a doctor’s salary paid for. That means, as of today, we are just 59 days away from 12 months of a doctor’s salary paid for. And for that, I say, ‘thank you’!
Did you also know that through working with our hospitals, clinics and doctors in Australia, the following impacts have been created for the Odede community?
Given 127 nourishing meals to children with HIV
Provided 125 days of hospital maintenance
Given 23 days of access to life-saving clean water for patients
Odede is located in a rural Western Kenya, where most people live in extreme poverty. Doctors help provide life-saving medical care every day for the village and the surrounding community.
All this has been made possible by our membership of the Global Business Giving initiative B1G1. It means your choice to work with Prescript ensures something great happens in the world and saves lives as well.
Thank you so much for being part of the Prescript community. We’re privileged to work with you. Your ongoing commitment and support is truly appreciated, and I look forward to giving you our next update!
Stef McLaughlin - Prescript's Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager
stef@prescript.com.au // 0416 544 577
If you would like to learn more about Prescript, you can watch the short 'Our Story' video on YouTube.
At Prescript we're known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia. Every day we're focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
Prescript - Our Giving Update I August 2018
Hello!
Welcome to Prescript's August Giving Update!
Prescript believes that every business has the power to change lives by giving back through its everyday activities. Every time we help a doctor with the next step in their career in regional Australia we also contribute towards medical coverage in rural Kenya.
I am so incredibly excited to share with you that as of today we have provided 278 days of a salary for a doctor working at the Community Health Centre in Odede.
Odede is located in a rural Western Kenya, where most people live in extreme poverty. Doctors help provide life-saving medical care every day for the village and the surrounding community.
Our BIG goal is to pay a doctor's salary for an entire year, plus assist with food, clean water and power at the health centre. This means that our August update (278 days!) takes us to over 9 months of a doctor’s salary paid for. And for that, I say, ‘thank you’!
Did you also know that through working with our hospitals, clinics and doctors in Australia, the following impacts have been created for the Odede community?
- Given 115 nourishing meals to children with HIV
- Provided 114 days of hospital maintenance
- Given 22 days of access to life-saving clean water for patients
All this has been made possible by our membership of the Global Business Giving initiative B1G1. It means your choice to work with Prescript ensures something great happens in the world and saves lives as well.
Thank you so much for being part of the Prescript community. We’re privileged to work with you.
Your ongoing commitment and support is truly appreciated, and I look forward to giving you our September update!
Stef McLaughlin - Prescript's Credentialing, Quality & Giving Manager
stef@prescript.com.au // 0416 544 577
If you would like to learn more about Prescript, you can watch the short 'Our Story' video on YouTube.
At Prescript we're known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia. Every day we're focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.