Callan Connect
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The Network of Callan Services is the largest provider of services to children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. It is a leading disability rights, advocacy and representative Network of and for all people with disability in Papua New Guinea, with a particular focus on inclusive education and training.
We are a national, cross-disability Network. We attempt to respond to the needs of people with all kinds of disability, led by Callan Services National Unit, a faith-based development organisation that shares the liberating heart of God through "Respect, Presence, Compassion and Justice", ensuring, the that persons with disabilities are equipped to participate socially, academically and economically in their local communities.
The gift of COMPASSION and may ultimately call us to act and speak alongside persons with disabilities as they strive for JUSTICE and for the ideals described in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which will provide all of them with the privilege and gift of living.
Values
We work with the values of CSNU based on Respect, Presence, Compassion, Justice and Integrity.
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Mission
The project will enhance & increase the impact of existing services & enable more PNGeans to receive disability support.
What We Do
Callan Conenct offers a wide range of services to commuicaties including:
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Inclusive Education
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Community Based Inclusive Development
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Child Care Safety and Protection
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Optical Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What will Callan Connect deliver?
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New testing equipment and outreach tents
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Subsidised assisted devices for clients
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Solar panels kits for the IERC to increase connectivity
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Resourcing for two staff to work in partnership with existing IERC staff with Centralised supervision and support from the Callan Connect Manager
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Professional development and training for IERC staff
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Small-scale funds for local initiatives that align with Callan Connect impacts
What is not covered by Callan Connect?
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Direct funding to the IERC
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Support to provide Inclusive Education
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School based assessments and testing
Callan Services for Persons with Disabilities National Unit (CSNU)
Callan Services for Persons with Disabilities National Unit (CSNU) conducts training in community based inclusive development, health services, PNG sign language and advocates on behalf of the Callan Network.
CSNU works with the values of Respect, Presence, Compassion, Justice and Integrity
Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)
A stable, prosperous, peaceful and resilient PNG is critical to Australia's interests. Australia is PNG's largest development partner, its main partner on economic and security issues. The Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is an enabling mechanism comprised of three separately designed programs including; Bougainville Partnership, Kokoda Initiative Partnership and South Fly Resilience Plan and Western Province Partnership. Each program has its own outcomes, theory of change, operational approach and separate monitoring and evaluation systems.