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STEM education is the way forward
In the ever-evolving digital world, technology is continuously changing our lives and the way we are doing things. This is why mathematics and computing teacher Raphael Ulka (pictured above), is encouraging his students to research and learn as much as they can about...
A bright future ahead of lost years
Challenges in pursuing education is a familiar story across Papua New Guinea. For father of three John Timothy (pictured above), such a story is all too real. Now that he's about to complete his master's degree as an Australia Awards scholar, John looks back on his...
Leading from the front to tackle COVID-19
Rose Begani (pictured above) admits she was hesitant at first to get a COVID-19 vaccination but that soon changed after she researched and examined the facts. “I considered that vaccines have saved lives from preventable diseases such as polio, smallpox and TB and...
Commitment to quality training for Community Health Workers
Lucy Gawai, Principal of Kapuna Community Health Worker Training School, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of Goroka as an Australia Awards scholar and was recognised as the top student in her class and the second for overall...
PNG scholars top engagement at development conference
Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) scholars recently participated in the Research for Development Impact (RDI) Network Conference. The annual event seeks to invigorate development practice, innovate through leadership and promote cross-collaboration and...
Putting community first in fight against COVID-19
As a team leader with the Gulf Provincial Health Authority, Lucy Solomon is at the forefront of educating local communities about COVID-19 and encouraging people to get vaccinated. Working alongside other frontline health workers, Lucy plans and delivers COVID-19...