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...
Agents of change

Agents of change

15 May, 2023 | In-PNG

Helen Thomas says that she wanted to be a teacher so that she could educate the children in her society to become agents of change in the country. For her, teaching is like a parental role. “It is all about nurturing children, both physically and spiritually.” As a...
Everyone can make a difference

Everyone can make a difference

19 Apr, 2023 | In-PNG, Secondary Teaching

Gethrude Waneng wanted to become a teacher to inspire young people and be a role model. She aims to show her students “that through commitment in education they can make a difference”. After completing a Bachelor of Education, (Secondary Teaching STEM) at St Peter...
Leading the way in education through mentorship

Leading the way in education through mentorship

24 Mar, 2023 | Australia Awards

Nestled in the heart of East Sepik Province, Ambunti-Drekikir District is a place of incredible beauty and immense challenges. For Hillary Suamba, growing up in this community was a lesson in the power of perseverance and the importance of education. After completing...