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Graduates giving back for PNG health
As PNG continues its response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Australia Awards Short Course graduates are sharing their health sector expertise around the country – at a time when this is more important than ever. Twenty-three PNG health professionals from 11...
Skills sharing the main priority for new preceptors
Their title might be unfamiliar to some. But preceptors play a critical – if sometimes lesser-known – role in helping today’s healthcare students become tomorrow’s skilled practitioners. Preceptors are experienced health workers who mentor and assess student nurses...
From PNG to New England, and back
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...
Innovative inland fish farm delivers for Highlands communities
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...
Going solo no barrier for community-focused Madang midwife
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...
Six female scholars chart course for maritime career
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...
Health Economics graduates making an impact in PNG
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...
Persistence pays for Engan farmer Tony
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...
Counsellors empower individuals and strengthen communities across PNG
The most effective counselling has the power to have a positive ripple effect and goes beyond the individual client to empower families and communities. From working to prevent gender-based violence in Lae to delivering counselling support at the community level in...
Female maritime cadets aim high on the high seas
From Papua New Guinea to Singapore, New Caledonia, Fiji and Australia, five young Papua New Guinean women are following their dreams of becoming future deck officers in the maritime industry – and experiencing new cultures and professional challenges in the process....
Australia Awards Intake 2019 is Open
Applications are now open for Australia Awards Scholarships in 2019 but competition is tough and successful applicants will be mostly drawn from highly targeted sectors.
Australia Awards Allison Sudradjat Prize Winners 2017
Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Mr Bruce Davis presented Ruline Pokote Ketauwo and Stanley Raka with the Allison Sudradjat Prize for 2017. The Award is given in memory of Allison Sudradjat, a former senior Australian Government staff...