16 Apr, 2020 | Australia Awards PNG Alumni, News, Success Stories
As PNG continues its response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Australia Awards Short Course graduates are sharing their health sector expertise around the country – at a time when this is more important than ever. Twenty-three PNG health professionals from 11...
16 Apr, 2020 | In-PNG, News
Their title might be unfamiliar to some. But preceptors play a critical – if sometimes lesser-known – role in helping today’s healthcare students become tomorrow’s skilled practitioners. Preceptors are experienced health workers who mentor and assess student nurses...
19 Mar, 2020 | News, Short Courses
The New England region is contributing to rural development in Papua New Guinea by being a showcase for innovative approaches to agribusiness. Over the next six weeks, the University of New England (UNE) in partnership with RuralBiz Training is hosting a group of PNG...
26 Feb, 2020 | Australia Awards PNG Alumni, News, Short Courses, Success Stories
Andrew Tipi’s passion for community development is clear. ‘We have a vision. We would like to see ourselves as a source of protein, a source of income and of employment opportunities for the community,’ Tipi says. Tipi is explaining his motivations during a visit to...
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...
20 Feb, 2020 | In-PNG, Maritime Scholarship, News, Partnerships
Six women are charting a course in the maritime sector under a continuing partnership between Australia Awards Papua New Guinea and Steamships/Swire consortium that’s building practical skills and supporting gender equality. The Australia Awards Maritime Scholarships...
