Creative Self Help Centre, Madang
Madang Creative Self Help Centre (CSHC) evolved from the original desire to help People with Disabilities (PWDs) to an organization that works with PWDs to enable them to make choices freely to determine their own futures.
CHSC was established in 1978 after a period of transition from being part of the mainstream hospital function both at the Yagaum and Modilon hospitals. CSHC was formed out of the need for an organization in Madang that could provide activities and services that were above and beyond the pure medical needs of People with Disabilities (PWD). As a result, local non-governmental organizations - Rotary Club, Country Women’s Association, PNG Red Cross and Lions Club supported the development of CSHC.
CHSC has evolved and developed in keeping with the changing approaches and good practice in promoting and supporting inclusive community development. Today, the purpose of CSHC is to:
CHSC was established in 1978 after a period of transition from being part of the mainstream hospital function both at the Yagaum and Modilon hospitals. CSHC was formed out of the need for an organization in Madang that could provide activities and services that were above and beyond the pure medical needs of People with Disabilities (PWD). As a result, local non-governmental organizations - Rotary Club, Country Women’s Association, PNG Red Cross and Lions Club supported the development of CSHC.
CHSC has evolved and developed in keeping with the changing approaches and good practice in promoting and supporting inclusive community development. Today, the purpose of CSHC is to:
- Improve PWDs access to quality education and rehabilitation services
- Reduce attitudinal, environmental and institutional barriers to PWDs fully participating in society
- Ensure PWDs are at the centre of interventions affecting their own lives
- Promote the development and implementation of policies that support people with disabilities