Australia Awards Vanuatu alumnus, Dr. Jimmy Obed, plays a critical role within the mental health landscape throughout the Pacific and in April, 2024, he was panellist at an event hosted by the Australian Awards Women Leading and Influencing (WLI) initiative, titled Mental Health and Culture…

Jossiana Peter is an Australia Awards Vanuatu alumna who recently graduated with a Master of Banking and Finance from Macquarie University, Australia. In her newly appointed role as the Supervisor for Financial Assets within the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), Jossiana is providing innovative financial…

We speak with Australia Awards alumna, Joy Mabonling, who graduated from the University of the South Pacific with a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Certificate in Education. Joy is now a Science Teacher at Malapoa College in Port Vila. As a Bachelor of Science…

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate diversity and inclusion, with this year’s theme being ‘Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’. Derived from the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women, the acknowledgment of this day is centred around ‘accelerating…

Emotional Health Awareness Day was established to encourage and teach nurturing and relationship skills through schools, families and the wider community. To celebrate, we speak with Australia Awards alumna Norah Wells who graduated with a Master of Education and Leadership from the University of Queensland…

To address the significance of financial inclusion as an investment in preventing violence against women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism, we speak with Australia Awards Vanuatu alumna Margret Joyce Kensen. Margret graduated with a Bachelor of Law and a Professional Diploma in…

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year, commencing on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Ending on 10 December; Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of…

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It is a day to not only acknowledge how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation,…

‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies‘ is this year’s theme for the annually held International Literacy Day on September 8. Literacy Day takes into account the rapidly widening inequalities across world regions that has hampered literacy…

World Blood Donor Day is an annual event that highlights the importance of giving blood. Every single donation is a precious lifesaving gift and repeat donation is the key to building a safe and sustainable blood supply. Jeanette Seru is an Australia Awards graduate with…