Dr Corinne Lendon is preparing to travel to Papua New Guinea as part of the first Vets Beyond Borders mission to the country, contributing to a volunteer effort delivering veterinary care and community education in areas with limited access to animal health services.
A Ferny Grove Veterinarian Steps Forward
Dr Lendon is among a group of Australian veterinary professionals selected for the inaugural deployment to Papua New Guinea. The mission marks an expansion of Vets Beyond Borders’ work across the Asia–Pacific, focusing on communities where veterinary services are not readily available.
Dr Lendon has spent decades working in communities across Africa, Asia and Australia, often in environments where access to veterinary care is limited. Her work centres on animal welfare and conservation, with a focus on applying practical skills in resource-constrained settings.
A Team Bringing Combined Experience
The Ferny Grove veterinarian will be joined by a team of veterinarians and veterinary nurses travelling to Papua New Guinea for the two-week deployment. The group includes veterinarians Dr Helen Todd from Dee Why, Dr Helen Purdam from Canberra, and veterinary nurses Helen Spry from Inverell, Nikki Hohmuth from Canberra, and Ruby Swanston from Erina.
Together, the team will work in collaboration with the RSPCA of Papua New Guinea, supporting local veterinary services and contributing to animal welfare initiatives through treatment and community education.
Experience Supporting A Regional Effort
Dr Lendon’s participation forms part of a broader team of veterinarians and veterinary nurses assembled for the mission. The deployment sits within a wider effort to extend veterinary services into underserved areas, supported by programs that enable volunteer placements across the region.
The organisation behind the mission operates across the Asia–Pacific, delivering veterinary support, training and community education. Its work focuses on improving animal welfare through collaboration with local partners and practical, on-the-ground assistance.
Extending Reach Into Underserved Communities
The Ferny Grove-based deployment represents a new stage in regional outreach, with Papua New Guinea identified as an area where veterinary access remains limited. The mission contributes to ongoing efforts to deliver essential services while supporting community education and local veterinary capacity.
For Dr Lendon, the deployment continues a career spent working in challenging environments, applying her experience where it is most needed.
Published 7-Apr-2026
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