The Dame Jean Kekedo Residential Hall, a new 100-bed female student residence, was officially opened at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) in Lae on Monday, supporting more women to pursue studies in engineering and technical fields. Australian High Commissioner Ewen McDonald joined Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso, Governor Rainbo Paita, Dame Jean […]
Pottery classes have returned to Moresby Arts Theatre (MAT) for the first time in 20 years, giving young Papua New Guinean potter Melsen Kelebi the chance to turn his hobby into a serious pursuit. Supported by Australia’s Incentive Fund, the MAT pottery barn was refurbished in 2025 and new kilns installed, allowing pottery classes to […]
A remote health facility upgrade supported by Australia’s Incentive Fund is improving access to essential and emergency care in Middle Fly District, Western Province. Bosset Health Centre has been upgraded to a level 3 health centre, increasing service delivery and support for the population catchment of 14,000 people. The health centre also serves as a […]
For Grace Bisaun, seeing a new 100-bed female dormitory at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) in Lae is a career milestone. Originally from East Sepik Province, Grace completed all her schooling in Lae before studying architecture and building at PNGUoT. During her fourth year, she undertook industrial training with the university’s Estates […]
Nelson Kokoa is helping young people, including secondary school students, build confidence and strengthen critical thinking skills through the performing arts. As a co-founder of a non-government organisation, Art Activism PNG, Nelson uses creative expression to amplify the voices of the young people across Papua New Guinea. Although he holds a Bachelor of Chemistry, Nelson […]
The Papua New Guinea-Australia Partnership continues to deliver lasting educational opportunities in Goilala District, with a PGK 11.2 million Incentive Fund grant supporting the expansion and upgrade of Sacred Heart Secondary School in Tapini. This latest grant, awarded under the Incentive Fund’s fifth phase, has delivered purpose-built classrooms for Grades 11 and 12, 48 new […]
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) in Lae is taking steps to strengthen gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and safeguarding across its campus, supported by Australia’s Incentive Fund. PNGUoT held a GEDSI and safeguarding workshop from October 14 to 16 2025, with participation from 37 staff and student representatives from respective […]
On 12 September 2025, the Moresby Arts Centre officially opened its newly upgraded facilities, marking a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s cultural development. Australian High Commissioner, Mr Ewen McDonald joined Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Hon. Belden Namah, Member for Moresby Northwest Hon. Lohia Boe Samuel and Moresby Arts Theatre President Bob Stanley to […]
Papua New Guinea University of Technology is creating a more inclusive, fair, and safe academic environment for its students and staff members. On 13 June 2025, PNGUoT launched its first-ever Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) policy in collaboration with Australia’s Incentive Fund. PNGUoT’s Registrar Mrs Veronica Thomas said “the launching of the GEDSI […]
Australia is proud to be investing in partner-led initiatives that support students to continue in secondary education. On August 11 2025 we celebrated the completion of a major education infrastructure project at Sacred Heart Secondary School in Goilala, Central Province, with a formal opening ceremony attended by representatives from the Papua New Guinea Government, the […]
