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Creative enterprises opening doorways for communities
Esther Sione is creative and passionate about jewellery, but the main driver behind her business is to support local artisans. Te’hine Trend integrates jewellery, craft and fashion pieces from local artisans to create contemporary styles and is sold online throughout...
Celebrating higher education in Papua New Guinea with the Somare-Whitlam Awards
Australia Awards In-PNG scholarship 2025 Somare-Whitlam scholars
PNG’s First Female Chief Plant Protection Officer
“I have the responsibility to be a steward of God’s creation”
Enhancing inclusion and STEM education in Papua New Guinea, with new Short Course Award cohorts
Sixty new short course awardees under the Australia Awards Somare-Whitlam scholarship have commenced their studies, with pre-course workshops in Port Moresby.
Boosting focus on inclusion in education and employment
“People with disabilities are experts in their own rights,”
says Maria John, an educator and advocate for disability inclusion.
Championing survivors counselling and mental health
Sarah Wagang Kasa, Australia Awards alumna and Mental Health Specialist, is championing improved access to mental health and counselling at the Family Support Centre at Angau General Hospital in Lae.