Bhutan Work: Burns treatment to both handsBhutanSonam is a 33 year old electrical engineer, who sustained serious electrical burns to both hands whilst doing some maintenance work on a substation. Suzanne’s 'Helping Hands in Bhutan' charity supported the costs of his surgery, which has lead to incredible functional improvement.Full Story
2016 Trip to Bhutan (November)BhutanIn November 2016, Interplast Australia and New Zealand combined an intensive program of hand surgery, therapy and education sessions in Bhutan. We saw more than 100 patients in our hand therapy clinic, gave formal lectures and provided equipment, splints and supplies.Full Story
2017 Trip to BhutanBhutanAnother fantastic and fulfilling trip to Bhutan from April to May 2017. The Ministry of Health and Royal Government of Bhutan have signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' with Interplast Australia and New Zealand ensuring our ongoing collaboration over the next three years.Full Story
2018 Trip to BhutanBhutanWe had another very fruitful trip to Bhutan from April to May 2018 with a focus on continuing education. We ran our first new course to 88 participants across 2 locations. $15k donations went to patients, the Bhutan clinic and supporting a Bhutan therapist. Suzanne was also honoured with an award!Full Story
2019 Trip to Bhutan (April)BhutanThis year’s joint trip in April 2009 with 'Helping Hands in Bhutan' has now been visiting Bhutan for 10 years! We saw more than 100 patients, oversaw the refurbishment of the Mongar Hand Therapy Clinic facilitated by $5k in donations, gave lectures and provided training.Full Story
