Promoting Inclusion
The Australian Government is strongly committed to being at the forefront of efforts to empower women, promote gender equality and instil rights of people with disability. Social inclusion continues to be advanced across all efforts in the aid program, in foreign policy and in economic diplomacy.
Reflecting this commitment, Australia Awards PNG supports equal opportunity and access to women and people with disability. Women, people living with disability and people living in provinces are remote areas are strongly encouraged to apply for an Australia Awards PNG Scholarship and to participate in the Australia Awards and relevant alumni activities. Each year Australia Awards PNG reviews its support programs for people from disadvantaged groups to ensure the support is targeted, successful and sustainable.
Gender Equality
Empowering women to participate in the economy, leadership and education is integral for the Australian Government. Australia Awards PNG has a significant focus on gender equality throughout the whole scholarship cycle and ensures that women benefit from opportunities provided by the program.
Disability Inclusion
Australia Awards PNG encourages people with disability to apply for opportunities and provides support to ensure they can access opportunities equitably. For more information on the support available, see here.
Inclusion Stories
Teacher sets pathway for inclusive education
Beatrice Aristako is an inclusive education teacher who completed the Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion in 2022 at Queensland University of Technology, supported by Australia Awards PNG Short Course Awards. She is working to transform approaches to teaching to be more learner centred for children with disabilities in Bougainville to thrive in education.
Signing to make a difference
On International Day for Persons with Disability (PWD), we celebrate the journey of Clare Guria, an Australia Awards alumna and champion for PWDs.
Clare’s story is a remarkable one, depicting strong determination to achieve goals despite having a hearing impairment. Her journey began in the heart of Wewak town, where she grew up and attended primary and secondary education.
Student’s determination overcomes disability
“Believe in yourselves. Don’t believe in what others say about you. Believe that you can achieve what you want to achieve,” says Nathan Kabisawali to those who may be challenged with a disability. On the verge of completing his Agriculture Degree at UNRE in 2017,...