For Australia Awards alumna Trisha Toangwera Aruhuri, the pursuit of higher education was meant to be a chapter of growth, research, and professional development. But in 2023, while undertaking her Master of Applied Anthropology and Development in Australia, her life took an unexpected turn: she…

Australia Awards Vanuatu alumnus Michael Taiki recently represented Vanuatu at the Australian Evaluation Society (AES) International Conference 2025, held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Supported through the Australia Awards Conference Funding program, Michael joined evaluators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders from across Australasia…

Australia Awards Vanuatu alumnus, Sowany Joseph Matou, recently represented Vanuatu at the Governance Leadership Conference 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The event brought together global leaders and governance experts under the theme ‘Leading Purposefully Through Global Headwinds’. Recently appointed as CEO of the newly established Commercial…

Australia Awards Vanuatu alumna, Yvette Tari, recently attended the Climate Adaptation 2025 Conference held in Perth, Western Australia. Representing Vanuatu, Yvette joined a diverse delegation of experts, policymakers and community leaders in discussing effective responses to climate vulnerability and resilience building across the region. As…

Two distinguished Vanuatu education professionals and Australia Awards Vanuatu alumni—Moses Iakavai Nasse Nambas and Lensley Livu Bani Kwiri —represented Vanuatu’s education sector at the Quality Teaching in Practice 2025 (QTIP2025) Conference, held from 8–9 July at the University of Newcastle, Australia. As recipients of the…

In a groundbreaking achievement for Vanuatu, Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy, an alumna of Australia Awards Vanuatu, has been appointed as the nation’s first female Attorney General. Her appointment on June 16, 2025, marks a historic moment not only for the Office of the Attorney General…

In recognition of International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, we highlight the inspiring story of Masa Simo, a dedicated young man whose perseverance and commitment to advocacy continue to make a difference. Hailing from the island of Aneityum in TAFEA Province, Masa is a…

As the world celebrates World Fair Play Day, we turn the spotlight on Sowany Joseph Matou, a distinguished Australia Awards Vanuatu alumnus, whose commitment to ethical values in sport is making a remarkable impact in his home country. A graduate of Griffith University with a…

Each year on May 12th, the world comes together to celebrate International Nurses Day, commemorating the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This significant occasion not only highlights the critical role nurses play in health systems globally, but also reflects on the…

As the world celebrates International Girls in ICT Day 2025 under the theme “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation“, we highlight the journey of Shamila Bule, a trailblazing ICT professional from Vanuatu. Shamila, an Australia Awards Vanuatu alumna, graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor…