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...
19 Mar, 2021 | Australia Awards, News, Success Stories
As an Earth Sciences tutor at The University Of Papua New Guinea, Amanda Tevlone exemplifies leadership as she shares skills and knowledge with aspiring Papua New Guinean scientists and innovators. Now, Amanda is preparing to build on her achievements with a...
11 Mar, 2021 | Australia Awards, Australia Awards PNG Alumni, News, Success Stories
Rebecca (pictured above) is one of the many inspirational PNG women we celebrate on International Women’s Day – with its 2021 theme of Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. After completing a Master’s in Disability Policy at Flinders...
2 Dec, 2020 | Australia Awards, Australia Awards PNG Alumni, News, Success Stories
Dr Celestine Aho has always aspired to lead scientific research that translates into practical results for PNG. It was that ambition that led her into an early career as a scientific officer in Goroka – and prompted her to continue to develop her skills. ‘I came to a...
27 Nov, 2020 | Australia Awards, Australia Awards PNG Alumni, News, Success Stories
As an Infection Control Coordinator at the ANGAU Memorial Hospital in Lae, Betty Mundua is playing a leading role in promoting good health and hygiene practices as part of the provincial response to COVID-19. A clinical nurse by profession and an Australia Awards...