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The Australia Awards alumni community in Fiji came together on 24 October 2025 to celebrate achievements, connection and collaboration. In attendance were Australia Awards graduates from diverse sectors—health, education, governance, infrastructure and more—reflecting the breadth of talent and influence...

Nov 2025- 28 Fiji recipients of the Australia Awards Scholarship gathered in Suva for a two‑day pre‑departure briefing, marking the beginning of their academic journey to Australia for study in 2026. The program brought together scholars, alumni, DFAT representatives...

At the heart of the 2025 Research for Development Impact (RDI) Network Exchange Conference in Sydney, two inspiring changemakers from Fiji stood out—Christian Fong, an aspiring renewable energy engineer, and Serene Shrestha, a global health advocate.

Held on 30 July 2025 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, The Big Meet—hosted by DFAT—brought together alumni, professionals, and development partners to explore collaboration opportunities in Australia’s Development Program in Fiji and the Pacific.

Australia’s Assistant Minister for Tourism and Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Senator Nita Green, hosted a vibrant luncheon at the Tanoa Hotel in Nadi, bringing together past and present Australia Awards recipients, based in Fiji. The event held on 16...

On Saturday, 21 June, the newly appointed Australia Awards Fiji Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) gathered at Uprising Beach Resort for a dynamic Planning Day. Eleven of the twelve AAB members, including one joining virtually, participated in the full-day session...

This year marked an important milestone in Fiji’s public sector development with the completion of the first Australia Awards Short Course in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Delivered by the University of New England (UNE) and supported by Australia Awards...

Each year on 3 May marks World Press Freedom Day, a global reminder of the vital role free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, protecting human rights, and fostering informed societies. This year’s theme, “A Press for the...

When we think of nutrition, we often imagine colourful plates, balanced meals, and health goals. But for Luke Waqanivere, a Senior Nutritionist at Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services, nutrition begins long before food reaches the plate. It...

On a Saturday morning on 26 April 2025, the University of the South Pacific’s Oceania Centre pulsed with energy and intent. The World Health Day celebration, hosted by Australia Awards Fiji (AAF) and Women Leading and Influencing (WLI) alumni...