{"id":3678,"date":"2025-10-21T18:44:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/?page_id=3678"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:16:03","slug":"health-ambassadors-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/annual-report-2024-25\/health-ambassadors-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Ambassadors\u00a02025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improving communication and health outcomes for people with Down syndrome&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2020, Down Syndrome Australia has been running the Health Ambassadors project to make health care better for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability. The program trained 10 Health Ambassadors from across Australia to work with health professionals and students, sharing their experiences and practical advice on communication, respect and inclusive care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People with intellectual disability often experience poorer health outcomes than the general population, much of which is preventable. Good communication between health workers and people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability improves outcomes, ensures inclusion in decisions, and makes services safer and more respectful. This project supports DSA\u2019s strategic goals: improving quality of life, building capacity and collaboration, and leading change in health equity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project goals<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve communication between health workers and people with Down syndrome&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop co-designed, accessible health resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver training to students and health professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure lived experience guides health practice and resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How it works<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Health Ambassadors run training sessions and workshops, share real experiences, and help create accessible resources such as Easy Read guides and apps. They work nationally, in person and online, and contribute to webinars, conferences, and other health projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">10 Health Ambassadors<\/mark><\/strong> employed across Australia&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Over 80 training sessions<\/mark><\/strong> delivered to students and health professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong>7 national conference talks<\/strong><\/mark> delivered&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/resources\/apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 apps<\/a><\/strong><\/mark> launched on Apple and Android with around 1,000 downloads each, rated 4.9\/5 stars\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong>Over 1,500 downloads or views <\/strong><\/mark>of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/services-and-supports\/professionals\/health\/health-screening-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Screening tool<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ambassadors have participated in <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong>podcasts, webinars, and other paid opportunities<\/strong><\/mark>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2024\/25 highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><strong>9 presentations<\/strong><\/mark> to healthcare students or health professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/resources\/apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 health apps<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> launched on Android\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">10 health professionals<\/mark><\/strong> completed the online training&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">1,327 views<\/mark><\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/services-and-supports\/professionals\/health\/health-screening-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Screening tool\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Voices from the project<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-9-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-9-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-9-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Olivia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We promote inclusive communication between people with Down syndrome and health care workers, using words we can understand. I love presenting, making my voice heard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-10-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-10-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-10-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Naomi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We advocate for better health outcomes for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. We also help with other work to improve health care. I am very proud of my work on the National Roadmap Governance Committee. I wrote the foreword to the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework. It\u2019s a document that says what we should expect health care workers to be able to do when they work with people with intellectual disability.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-12-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-12-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-12-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Amelia<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the Health Ambassadors do? We educate health professionals and students about how to treat people with a disability. We share our own experiences of health care. We use it to explain to health care workers about communication and making things better. Our talks focus on respect and communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-8-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-8-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-8-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Rohan<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We make sure that we have health professionals who can do their job properly when they work with someone with a disability. This means checking communication properly, attending to them, including them in decisions. We get good feedback from the people we present to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-7-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-7-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-7-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Kim<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a voice. I represent people with intellectual disability on the ACT Disability Health Committee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-11-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-11-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-11-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Caitlin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I like how we work together as a team. Our team was a finalist in the 2022 HESTA Disability Services awards for team excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-6-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-6-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-6-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Gillian<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We talk to health care workers about important things like decision making\u202fand health screening. We have made webinars, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-4-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-4-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-4-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Emily<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We work on resources like Easy Read. We are working on a resource about visiting people in hospital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes we also help with other work about health care. I have been involved in projects about making sure people get screened for health problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-3-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-3-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-3-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Alishia<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the Health Ambassadors do? We advocate for better health outcomes for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-5-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-5-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/11\/DSA-IT-5-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Hugo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the Health Ambassadors do? We help doctors and nurses to be better with communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes we give advice to other projects too. 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