Operation Smile Australia

06/01/2025

After the hecticness of Christmas and New Years, we have the perfect antidote for our Brisbanites - a relaxing morning of yoga with Zaya, all while raising funds for a good cause. Spots are limited so book in quick! To rsvp - [email protected]

19/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas raffle this year. We raised $7,140 to go towards our programs, a fantastic result! Congratulations to all the winners - enjoy your prizes 😀 Click the image to view the results.

Operation Smile Australia - Operation Smile Christmas Raffle 2024. Drawn on: Monday, 16 December 2024. Sponsors:

25/11/2024

Our beautiful ambassador Piper Butcher kicking goals in the country music scene. Congratulations, we are so proud of you! A true example of how people born with cleft palate conditions can achieve great things when provided with the treatment they need 🥰

20/11/2024

As our Craniofacial program in Hanoi comes to an end, we reflect on the incredible work done and the lives we’ve changed. Thank you to our dedicated medical volunteers and supporters for making this possible. 💙✨

20/11/2024

Day 2 of surgeries in Hanoi, Vietnam! 🏥✨ Our craniofacial program continues as we work alongside local medical teams to transform lives through expert care and training.

19/11/2024

Day 1 of surgery in Hanoi is underway! Our craniofacial program is not just about providing life changing surgery but also about empowering local medical professionals through training and collaboration.

18/11/2024

Screening day at our Hanoi Craniofacial program! Today, our team of volunteers are providing comprehensive medical assessments and preparing for life-changing surgeries in the days ahead! 🌟🇻🇳

15/11/2024

Our incredible team of volunteers from Australia and New Zealand are on their way to Hanoi, Vietnam, for a special craniofacial program celebrating Operation Smile Vietnam’s 35th Anniversary! 🎉 Joining them is OSA Co-Founder Dr Lewandowski, who will not only support our surgical team but also present at a medical conference following the program. Here’s to 35 years of smiles and the amazing global collaboration that makes it all possible! 💙🌏
📸: Dr Lewandowski on our 2008 Craniofacial Program in Hanoi.

11/11/2024

Pure joy! 💛😀 One of our youngest patients in the Philippines shares a laugh with a handmade puppet, kindly donated by a local craft group from Brisbane. These beautiful gifts are spreading smiles on our programs and helping bring comfort to children receiving surgery. Thank you to our generous crafters for making this possible! ✨

10/11/2024

Meet Emma, one of our incredible Operating Room Nurses who recently joined a program in Peru! 🌟 ‘The mission to Peru was an experience I will treasure forever. It was great working with people from all over the world and learning about different cultures. I was also able to make some professional connections with some of the other volunteers’ she shared. 💙 Thank you, Emma, for your dedication and compassion in bringing smiles and changing lives!

05/11/2024

🎄🎁 Give the gift of surgery this Christmas! 🎁🎄

Join our Operation Smile Christmas Raffle and help change lives! Every ticket purchased supports surgeries for children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions. Imagine the joy you can bring this holiday season ✨

🎟️ Get your tickets today and stand a chance to win amazing prizes while making a difference.
https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=xprmn&sref=965cdte4

29/10/2024

🌟 Meet Katrina, one of our incredible nursing volunteers who recently attended an Operation Smile program in Abu Dhabi as a dedicated night nurse! 🌙💙 Her compassion and expertise were essential in helping these brave little ones recover after life-changing cleft surgeries.

Here are some of the beautiful smiles she cared for! Every moment spent with these children reminds us of the impact each volunteer has in transforming lives.

Shoutout to the incredible Sally Cuthel for the incredible puppets she knitted for our patients! 💖🧸

29/10/2024

Our recent Craniofacial Program at East Avenue Medical Centre saw eight children receive life-changing surgeries, thanks to the dedication and skill of our amazing medical volunteers. With a strong focus on medical education, this program is a 5 year partnership between Operation Smile Australia, and East Avenue Medical Centre 🌏💙

A heartfelt thank you to each volunteer who gave their time and expertise to be part of this program. 💫

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21/10/2024

Two days to go to secure your free Will! Operation Smile Australia has partnered with Safewill to offer all Operation Smile Australia supporters, donors and volunteers the opportunity to write their Will for free.

Click here to write a bespoke Will online in only 20 minutes - https://tinyurl.com/43ndzap4

15/10/2024

We're excited to partner with Safewill to offer our supporters the chance to write your Will for free from 10-24 October! Here's how

you can participate:



Sign up at Operation Smile Australia | Your Australian or NZ Will online |… (safewill.com)

Follow the simple steps to write your Will

Consider leaving a Gift in Will to Operation Smile Australia😊

Make a lasting impact and secure your legacy 🌟

08/10/2024

Check this out - some recent coverage of Dr Richard Lewandowski and Operation Smile Australia in the Courier Mail 🥰

Dr Richards is the co-founder of Operation Smile Australia, dedicated to helping children across the world with facial deformities that would otherwise go untreated.

05/10/2024

Thank you Operation Smile - Monash for your beautiful paintings, the kids loved them ❤️