28 Apr, 2023 | In-PNG, News, Nursing Scholarship
In the remote and rugged Kassam in the Obura-Wonenara District in Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, nurse Lalu Pepna is making a real difference. Serving at the Evangelical Brotherhood Church (EBC) Kassam Rural Hospital, Lalu is part of a dedicated team of...
18 Apr, 2023 | In-PNG, Nursing Scholarship
“Being a nurse is a dream come true”, says Carolyn Kiromat Australia Awards PNG alumna. “My village is located in a remote area where most of my relatives lost their life along the way when seeking medical assistance.” Carolyn recalls seeing patients in line at the...
28 Mar, 2023 | In-PNG, Nursing Scholarship
From a humble beginning in the Sirunki village in Enga province comes Jimson Nyata, a young man full of dreams to help his community. Despite the financial challenges that he faced, he persevered with determination through his educational journey and obtained a...
29 Jul, 2022 | In-PNG, News, Nursing Scholarship
Steven Johnson always knew he wanted to be a healthcare worker. Having a mother who is a nurse instilled in him the desire to help people. While he initially dreamt of becoming a paediatrician, seeing the work his mother did over the years changed his mind. When he...
16 May, 2022 | Australia Awards PNG Alumni, In-PNG, News, Nursing Scholarship, Partnerships
From one of the most remote parts of Papua New Guinea in Menyama District of Morobe Province, to South Bougainville District in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB), comes the heartwarming story of an individual who wants nothing more than to pay forward the...
24 Nov, 2020 | In-PNG, News, Nursing Scholarship, Partnerships
COVID-19 presents one of the most complex challenges the region faces right now. Now imagine being a nurse on the frontline of PNG’s health response. These difficult times however are an opportunity for nursing students to reflect on their choice of study, the...
