2023 Annual Dinner
Thursday, 29 June
Strengthening PNG and Australia: Road to 50 and beyond
5:30pm – 9:00pm, STANLEY HOTEL, PORT MORESBY
Dress code: Formal in red, black and gold – K500 per person or K5000 for a table of ten people.
Tickets are now on sale. To purchase a ticket or table, enquire through:
Email: secretariat@pngaaa.org or call 7373 3800
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Australia Awards
Australia Awards Scholarships aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries. The opportunities provided develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
Equal opportunity
Australia Awards are merit-based scholarships. We are committed to ensuring an equal representation of women and men and that persons with disability and people living and working in rural areas are provided fair access to pursuing further studies under an Australia Award.
PNG priority sectors
Every year, both the Governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea agree on priority sectors that will target key development areas in PNG these include: agriculture, education, governance, health, law and justice, and transport and infrastructure.
Australia Awards PNG Stories
Finding my purpose at sea: Natasha’s story
Growing up, Natasha Kema never saw herself in the maritime industry. Today, she is the first marine engineer and seafarer in her family.
Turning the Tide with Carol Wallan
Carol Wallan previously worked as an administration officer at NASFUND before deciding that a life on the high seas was her calling. Today, the proud mum of two is a Chief Officer and second in command aboard KEERA, a blue water tug vessel within the Pacific Towing Marine Services fleet which pulls and guides larger vessels through the Port Moresby Harbour.
Male midwife trainee is ready to champion safe motherhood in PNG
“Being a midwife is to make a difference in a woman’s maternal health. People often think it is all about labour and delivery, but it’s also about advocating and caring for the mother.”