Operations in Adelaide

Professor David David
Craniofacial surgeon Professor David David and his medical team from the Australian Craniofacial Unit, Adelaide, visit Bali twice a year to hold clinics, teach, and assist in operations. Working closely with plastic surgeon Dr AA Asmarajaya from the Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar, new patients are assessed and past patients reviewed.

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Australian Craniofacial Unit
Patients with conditions which are not treatable locally are offered operations in Adelaide. Yayasan Senyum has an agreement with the Australian Craniofacial Unit whereby operations are given free of charge. The operations are funded by the South Australian government.

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Accommodation is provided at either the Adelaide Womens and Childrens Hospital or the Royal Adelaide Hospital for patients and their escorts. They receive a living allowance, the help of a translator and social support services, for the duration of their stay in Adelaide.

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Prior to operations, patients are reviewed by a series of specialists. Treatment may include more than one operation and may take up to three months.

Australian Indonesian Association
A contributing factor to their wellbeing and recovery is the support they receive from a wonderful group of volunteers from the Australian Indonesian Association in Adelaide. Members visit patients, provide warm clothing, take them on outings and generally offer friendship and support.

Getting Patients to Adelaide
Yayasan Senyum provides a contribution of Aust$ 1,500 to the Unit as well as funding and organising passports, visas and airfares for the patient and one escort. During 2007 Qantas generously granted subsidised airfares for our patients.