2023 Annual Dinner
Thursday, 29 June
Strengthening PNG and Australia: Road to 50 and beyond
5:30pm – 9:00pm, STANLEY HOTEL, PORT MORESBY
Dress code: Formal in red, black and gold – K500 per person or K5000 for a table of ten people.
Tickets are now on sale. To purchase a ticket or table, enquire through:
Email: secretariat@pngaaa.org or call 7373 3800
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Australia Awards
Australia Awards Scholarships aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries. The opportunities provided develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
Equal opportunity
Australia Awards are merit-based scholarships. We are committed to ensuring an equal representation of women and men and that persons with disability and people living and working in rural areas are provided fair access to pursuing further studies under an Australia Award.
PNG priority sectors
Every year, both the Governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea agree on priority sectors that will target key development areas in PNG these include: agriculture, education, governance, health, law and justice, and transport and infrastructure.
Australia Awards PNG Stories
Strengthening connections for women in PNG’s higher education sector
Attending conferences is a crucial way for academics for building confidence and their own understanding. It can also help inspire solutions to difficult problems, and give researchers access to support and guidance in their field from all over the world.
A breath of fresh air inspires female academic: Shalon’s story
Shalon is one of 12 women academics who have attended conferences in 2024 so far, covering subjects as diverse as pain management, agricultural software, midwifery and gender studies.
Finding my purpose at sea: Natasha’s story
Growing up, Natasha Kema never saw herself in the maritime industry. Today, she is the first marine engineer and seafarer in her family.