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...
13 Feb, 2020 | News, Short Courses, Success Stories
Health professionals from Papua New Guinea (PNG), who completed a 12-week Graduate Certificate in Health Economics at Griffith University last year, have returned home keen to apply their new skills and make a difference. 23 health workers participated in the study...
18 Dec, 2019 | News, Short Courses, Success Stories
From planting and logistical challenges to getting produce to market as efficiently as possible, farmers all over the world face similar challenges. Living with a disability at the same time might make those challenges seem overwhelming – but not for Engan farmer Tony...
