News Stories
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...
Midwives making a difference to families across PNG
In recognition of the critical role midwives play in improving neonatal and maternal healthcare in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia Awards PNG celebrated the achievements and commitment of more than 500 midwife graduates at an alumni event on Thursday 21 March at...
Cadets Set Sail on MVSzechuen
Five pioneering women from the Australia Awards In-PNG Maritime Program begin their at-sea training in a joint initiative with the private sector to increase gender equality.
Preparing In-PNG Awardees for Successful Study
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships has launched an orientation program to give awardees a head-start to study success.
Preparing for 2019 Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarship awardees Intake 2019
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships is holding a leadership workshop for its 11 partner tertiary institutions from around the country in Alotau this week. Representatives from the institutions discussed ways to ensure the 2019 awardees enjoy a smooth transition into...
Perseverance paves the way to young man’s dream
Access to higher education in rural Papua New Guinea can be difficult, but one young man’s persistence has seen him on the path to achieving an inspiring goal.