Alumni Profiles

New Ireland Government Planner wins Prestigious International Awards

New Ireland Provincial Planner Mr Austin Reddy has been awarded two international Medals for his recent studies in an Australian Front Line Management program.

Mr Reddy, who lives in Kavieng with his wife Narelle and their five children, undertook the NSW TAFE Diploma of Front Line Management earlier this year, as part of the AusAID program offering training opportunities through PATTAF. (more…)

Defining her Destiny

Defining her Destiny

Social Work Graduate from the University of Papua New Guinea; founder of “Friends Foundation”; and the woman known nationally for her willingness to give unclaimed babies who have died from HIV/AIDS a decent burial, Ms Tessie Soi originally thought she’d become a teacher. (more…)

Ruby Zarriga

Ruby Zarriga

After two years in Canberra completing postgraduate studies at the Australian National University, Ruby Zarriga is back home. In the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, she’s making the most of her new skills and deeper understanding of management practices. As First Assistant Secretary, Ruby Zarriga is well placed to make a big contribution to her department’s effectiveness. (more…)

Combining the old and the new works best

Papua New Guinea’s traditional and village agricultural skills must work in with new knowledge and developments in Animal Husbandry says Lae veterinarian Nime Kapo.

“So many people who live the traditional life in our villages have much to offer, but so many of their skills are disappearing and not being handed on as generations pass”, Kapo said. (more…)