Stories
Winnie presents research paper at the 56th Annual Medical Symposium
Presenting a research paper at the 56th Annual Medical Symposium in Port Moresby in front of doctors and professors was something Winnie Sagiu never expected. The Australia Awards Short Course graduate was surprised to be acknowledged, despite her commitment and...
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 PNG tackles this threat. Originally from Rigo District in Central Province, Lydia’s interest in climate change...
Midwifery Community of Practice
WhatsApp group Midwifery Community of Practice has been saving lives since its formation in early 2022. Initiated by Cherolyn Polomon, an Australia Awards PNG (AAPNG) midwifery alumni and volunteer chat facilitator, the groups’ critical discussions and reflections on...
A book drive for remote schools
Lina Pandihau talks about donating books to remote schools and International Literacy Day (8th September 2022) When Buk Bilong Pikinini (BbP) distributed Library Re-establishment Kits in Jiwaka province, Lina Pandihau, an Australia Awards PNG alumni, procured and...
Energy for all
The villages along Ward 7 in Matalai, Namatanai District of New Ireland province were hotspots for vehicle theft and vandalism. Youth under the influence of alcohol and drugs hung around the roadside and occasionally harassed the public. Iola Tamtu, an Australia...
An urgent call to conservation
Humans are the largest consumers of the natural environment’s sustainable food sources, yet many people are not aware of the impact their actions have on the environment. Targeted awareness programs and conservation efforts in Kunua district, north Bougainville are...