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Newcrest-funded Australia Awards scholars eager to give back as nurses
The partnership between Australia Awards and Newcrest Mining continues to yield positive results for service delivery in Papua New Guinea’s health sector – as demonstrated by the experiences of current nursing scholars Yolanda Som, Steven Johnson and Joshua Kamrai....
Teaching, a calling back to the provinces as Australia Awards scholars share vital skills
Hard work, dedication and the support of Australia Awards Scholarships helped 28 teachers graduate with a Diploma in Primary Teaching from Sacred Heart Teachers College in Port Moresby in 2018. Many of these graduates have since returned to their home villages to fill...
A life-changing encounter leads to rewarding midwifery career
In a profession dominated by women, Elijah Tami thrives on the challenge of providing critical services for expecting mothers. Midwives provide specialised healthcare to women during pregnancy, labour and the period after labour aiming to facilitate a positive...
Child protection policies in focus at tertiary leadership conference
The importance of child protection policies was at the top of the agenda at a recent Australia Awards hosted leadership conference in East New Britain. The conference, held in late June, brought together 26 participants from Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships’ 12...
Awardees inspired to become nurses to provide communities with the best health care
For many it is a personal experience that triggers their desire to pursue a specific career. This was the case with Loreensia Angis who said that seeing her brother fall ill frequently as she was growing up motivated her to pursue nursing studies. Loreensia is one of...
Newcrest-funded midwives creating a difference for mothers and babies’ health
‘If I am very knowledgeable and skilful but my attitude isn’t good towards my patient then I’m not a good midwife. A good attitude can also contribute to minimising complications mothers encounter during labour and delivery. And this can also prevent maternal and...