Teaching agriculture

Teaching agriculture

In the remote Trobriand group of islands in Milne Bay Province, is a teacher who is having a significant impact on his community through his passion for agriculture. Nathan Kabisawali, a teacher at Kiriwina High School, is devoted to teaching his students about...
Everyone can make a difference

Everyone can make a difference

Gethrude Waneng wanted to become a teacher to inspire young people and be a role model. She aims to show her students “that through commitment in education they can make a difference”. After completing a Bachelor of Education, (Secondary Teaching STEM) at St Peter...
Being a nurse is a dream come true

Being a nurse is a dream come true

“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...
Eddesha visits Marina Bay Skypark

Eddesha visits Marina Bay Skypark

On the 57th floor of the Marina Bay Skypark Observation Deck, with a panoramic view of Singapore, Eddesha Aigil had a glimpse of what real development is. “As I was enjoying the 360-degree views of the entire city, our trainer came and said to me. ‘You see the state...
Jimson values Australia Awards Scholarship

Jimson values Australia Awards 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...
Nurse’s greatest achievement gaining a tertiary education

Nurse’s greatest achievement gaining a tertiary education

“My dream is to become a doctor. It has been, ever since I was a child. However, getting into nursing college was an opportunity and I am glad I chose nursing,” says Yolanda Som, Australia Awards PNG alumna. Yolanda and more than 40 Papua New Guineans have been...