Category: Alumni Profiles

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… Continue Reading Strength, Faith, and Resilience: Trisha Toangwera Aruhuri’s Journey Through Breast Cancer

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… Continue Reading Empowering Pacific Voices in Evaluation: Michael Taiki at the AES25 Conference

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… Continue Reading Sowany Joseph Matou – Leading Purposefully at the Governance Leadership Conference

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… Continue Reading Amplifying Pacific Voices at Climate Adaptation 2025: Yvette Tari Represents Vanuatu

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… Continue Reading Alumni Advancing Regional Education at QTIP2025

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… Continue Reading Angelyne Makes History as Vanuatu’s First Female 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… Continue Reading Celebrating Resilience and Advocacy: Masa Simo’s Journey for International Albinism Awareness Day

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… Continue Reading Celebrating Fair Play: Australia Awards Vanuatu Alumnus Sowany Joseph Matou Leads the Way in Ethical Football Leadership

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.… Continue Reading Celebrating International Nurses Day 2025: Honouring Vanuatu Alumna Debbie Fred

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… Continue Reading Shamila Bule: Pioneering Women in ICT for a Digitally Inclusive Vanuatu