The story of Pacificana

The story of Pacificana

27 Jun, 2023 | Short Courses

From a humble beginning in a single parent’s home to owner of a thriving business, we celebrate the remarkable story of Amanda Kanasa on the day of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Amanda is known for her Port Moresby-based local SME, branded Pacificana,...
Midwifery is an amazing profession

Midwifery is an amazing profession

14 Jun, 2023 | In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship

“Midwifery is an amazing profession,” says Dennie Mellie Dising. “Being with a mother at the time of agony with labour pain is so stressful, however it is joyful and amazing seeing and assisting a new life emerging into the world.” Dennie worked in rural and remote...
Woman with a mission

Woman with a mission

23 May, 2023 | In-PNG

Tracy Mwadayna is a woman with a mission. Born and raised in Sagarai Village, Milne Bay Province, Tracy’s early years were spent helping her small-holder farming family with the harvest of oil palm. Despite completing her secondary education in 2004, Tracy was...
Rewarding experience of a teacher

Rewarding experience of a teacher

17 May, 2023 | In-PNG

“The most exciting moment of my teaching career was when eighteen of my students scored A grades in the biology subject in the 2020 Grade Twelve National Examination,” says Junin Masam Nasi, an agriculture scientist and Australia Awards alumna. “I am proud of the...
Dual vocations of servitude

Dual vocations of servitude

16 May, 2023 | In-PNG, Midwifery Scholarship

As a child growing up in a bustling household with 10 siblings, Sr Annabel Loseman discovered her passion for nursing and the religious order. With a sister who was a nurse and a brother who became a Catholic priest, she was inspired by their dedication and sought to...