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Child protection policies in focus at tertiary leadership conference
The importance of child protection policies was at the top of the agenda at a recent Australia Awards hosted leadership conference in East New Britain. The conference, held in late June, brought together 26 participants from Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships’ 12...
Awardees inspired to become nurses to provide communities with the best health care
For many it is a personal experience that triggers their desire to pursue a specific career. This was the case with Loreensia Angis who said that seeing her brother fall ill frequently as she was growing up motivated her to pursue nursing studies. Loreensia is one of...
Improving health infrastructure in Popondetta
It has been four years since Petra Goviro Suma completed the Australia Awards Short Course in Leadership and Management. Her studies have helped her improve the nursing and community health worker training facilities in her province, Oro, PNG. Petra completed the...
Newcrest-funded midwives creating a difference for mothers and babies’ health
‘If I am very knowledgeable and skilful but my attitude isn’t good towards my patient then I’m not a good midwife. A good attitude can also contribute to minimising complications mothers encounter during labour and delivery. And this can also prevent maternal and...
Building knowledge and networks over café lattes in Australia
Knowledge and skills that Australia Awards scholars gain in Australia extend well beyond the classroom. Scholars are enriched through a culturally diverse experience in Australia, creating valuable personal and professional connections. Grace Nugi is studying a Master...
Midwives making a difference to families across PNG
In recognition of the critical role midwives play in improving neonatal and maternal healthcare in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia Awards PNG celebrated the achievements and commitment of more than 500 midwife graduates at an alumni event on Thursday 21 March at...