Fishing for success in a new industry for PNG

Fishing for success in a new industry for PNG

Aquaculture is an emerging industry in Simbu, with great potential to improve food security and expand livelihood opportunities, thanks to the abundant freshwater resources in the province, especially for freshwater fish species. Australia Awards PNG alumna and...
Breaking new ground for women in PNG

Breaking new ground for women in PNG

Since she was a little girl, Tania Areori always wanted to be a vet – despite there being no other female vets in PNG. And after completing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University through Australia Awards PNG, she has achieved this dream, becoming...
The creative PhD journey of Dr Yalamu

The creative PhD journey of Dr Yalamu

A lecturer for arts and design at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), Dr. Philemon Yalamu, published four journals while studying and established a virtual creative hub after being conferred a PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering through Australia...
Inspiring people to make their own futures

Inspiring people to make their own futures

“We don’t need investors or donors to start a project for us. We just need to stop being lazy, start working and make something for ourselves. Agribusiness is definitely one of the ways we can do that.” Australia Awards alumna Rosemary Imara is passionate about...
Tackling climate change in PNG

Tackling climate change in PNG

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today, and Australia Awards PNG alumna Lydia Nenai has spent ten years improving how PNGtackles this threat. Originally from Rigo District in Central Province, Lydia’s interest in climate change...