21 Sep, 2021 | Australia Awards PNG Alumni, GEDSI, In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship, News, Success Stories
Lucy Gawai, Principal of Kapuna Community Health Worker Training School, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of Goroka as an Australia Awards scholar and was recognised as the top student in her class and the second for overall...
15 Apr, 2021 | In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship, News, Partnerships
Geographical remoteness, limited telecommunications and critical-care incidents are familiar challenges for many nurses working in Papua New Guinea. This has motivated three nurses from Morobe and New Ireland Provinces to develop their skills and give back to their...
6 Apr, 2021 | In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship, News, Success Stories
When Jennifer Monipa signed up to visit remote villages in Western province as a trainee midwife, she was looking forward to applying her new skills and knowledge and learning as much as possible. But she got more out of the experience than she expected. “I helped...
25 Feb, 2020 | Australia Awards PNG Alumni, GEDSI, In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship, News, Success Stories
Brenda Letag knows a thing or two about professional challenges – and what it takes to overcome them. Ms Letag is the only midwife at the busy Bogia Health Centre in Madang Province. Her skills and judgement are put to the test every day as she works to ensure...
12 Jun, 2019 | In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship, Success Stories
‘If I am very knowledgeable and skilful but my attitude isn’t good towards my patient then I’m not a good midwife. A good attitude can also contribute to minimising complications mothers encounter during labour and delivery. And this can also prevent maternal and...
22 Mar, 2019 | Midwifery Scholarship, News
In recognition of the critical role midwives play in improving neonatal and maternal healthcare in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia Awards PNG celebrated the achievements and commitment of more than 500 midwife graduates at an alumni event on Thursday 21 March at...