Operation Smile Australia

Operation Smile Australia is a children’s medical charity dedicated to providing safe, effective and timely surgical and related healthcare to children and young adults in developing nations. Our focus is on treating craniofacial conditions such as cleft lip and palate, encephalocele, and complex facial clefts.

We work alongside local medical professionals to build sustainable healthcare systems and provide training to ensure long-term impact.
Our vision is a world where no child suffers from lack of access to safe surgery.
Our current priorities include expanding our craniofacial surgery programs in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India. Funding will directly support these initiatives by enabling us to send volunteer medical teams, provide essential medical equipment and supplies, and conduct training for local healthcare providers.

In 2024, we participated in 17 medical programs, performing 1,066 surgical procedures and sending 53 Australian and New Zealand medical volunteers overseas. Our impact extends beyond individual patients – we transform entire communities by empowering local medical professionals and creating sustainable healthcare solutions.

By supporting Operation Smile Australia, donors can help us continue to provide life-changing surgeries and build local medical capacity in underserved regions. Together, we can give children born with facial deformities the opportunity for healthier, happier futures.

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