Meet Gracie: Coastal Hand Therapy DogNewsOur first unofficial employee of Coastal Hand Therapy is Gracie, who arrived three weeks ago. Gracie is a Hungarian Vizsla, who resides in the garden to meet and greet!Full Story
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
A Personal Tribute to Dr Harold E. KleinertInformationHarold Kleinert, my mentor and dear friend, died on 28th September, 2013, at the age of 91. Dr. Kleinert was a pioneer who developed many aspects of hand surgery over his 55 years in medicine before he retired at age 86.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