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PNG – Australia Cultural Connections

PNG – Australia Cultural Connections

Sixteen Australia Awards Papua New Guinean scholars came together in September from across Australia, to deepen their understanding of Australia’s shared history. Over the four days, scholars gathered on Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri Country, visiting highly significant...

A book drive for remote schools

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...

A vision for inclusion

A vision for inclusion

PNG’s first soft tissue remedial therapist, Brian Kwaragu has achieved many things despite his vision impairment. Supported by Australia Awards PNG, Brian set out to pursue an Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Soft Tissue Therapy) and his profession has created...

Educators hard work, dedication and commitment

Educators hard work, dedication and commitment

World Teacher’s Day gives us an opportunity to recognise the hard work and commitment of our educators. This year’s theme is ‘the transformation of education begins with teachers’. Finsch Lamu graduated from a Post Graduate Diploma in Education through Australia...

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Midwifery Community of Practice

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...

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An urgent call to conservation

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...

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Standing against stigma

Standing against stigma

Returning to Apenda village in remote Southern Highlands Province after studying a Bachelor of Business in Australia, Benjamin Pangio observed that despite the infrastructure development in the village, obtaining basic services was still a challenge for their...

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Life-changing experience an application form away

Life-changing experience an application form away

“Go for it! The possibility of upskilling or doing something completely different is only an application form away.” Lydia Edoni graduated with a Master of Environmental Science at the University of South Australia in 2019, through an Australia Awards PNG scholarship...

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Career pathways

Career pathways

As Legal Manager with Abt Associates, Lisa-Marie Tepu leads contracting activities for the PNG Australia Governance Facility. The initiative will design and implement most of Australia's future governance portfolio under the strategic direction of the Australian and...

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