Finding my purpose at sea: Natasha’s story

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. Natasha, who comes from a mixed parentage of Central, East New Britain and Milne Bay provinces, took a few detours before becoming...
Turning the Tide with Carol Wallan

Turning the Tide with Carol Wallan

A maritime career is possible if you put your heart into laying the groundwork. This rings true for Carol Wallan, an Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarship alumna who graduated from the Maritime Cadetships for Women in 2023. Carol, who comes from East New Britain and...
Male midwife trainee is ready to champion safe motherhood in PNG

Male midwife trainee is ready to champion safe motherhood in PNG

Midwifery is a role often associated with women, but there are men like Simon James Kopalua going against the grain and choosing to become midwives. Simon, a registered nurse from Eastern Highlands and Hela provinces, has seen firsthand the growing need for quality...
STEM teacher leads by example

STEM teacher leads by example

In observance of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the achievements of educators like Paula Niandros Polume, whose commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education is making a positive impact on student learning...
Biologist-Turned-Educator

Biologist-Turned-Educator

Rachel Koralyo is a biologist-turned-educator at Wapenamanda Four Square Secondary School in Enga Province. In 2022, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Teaching – Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) at the University of...