Get Involved
Being a PNGAAA member provides access to a range of services including:
- Development, Networking & Social Focused Events
- Alumni Grants Scheme
- Professional Development Workshops
- Alumni Ambassador Programs
- PNG-Australia Alumni Awards
- Communities of Practice
- Women Alumni Mentoring Initiative
- Opportunity to stay connected with Australia Networks and Australia Awards PNG news
- Opportunity to contribute to community projects and organisations in need.
Development & Networking Events
Financial members of PNGAAA are eligible to attend FREE professional networking, social and development focused events delivered by the PNGAAA.
Financial members of PNGAAA are eligible to attend FREE professional networking, social and development focused events delivered by the PNGAAA.
Events associated with PNGAAA include:
- Chapter Launch Events
- Australian High Commission Events
- Meet and Greet Events
- Alumnni Conference
- Australia Awards Scholarships Promotion Sessions
- Austrade Roadshows
Alumni Ambassadors
The Alumni Ambassador program is a leadership development program for talented and highly motivated alumni. The program aims to support ambassadors to achieve leadership positions within their own organisation, industry and community.
.The program provides ambassadors with:
• Leadership training and mentoring through the Leadership Dialogue workshops
• Opportunities to support the PNGAAA National Executive in planning and decision making for the association
• Opportunities to represent the PNGAAA at high profile diplomatic and Australia Awards events
• Seed funding for projects that will contribute to the goals of the association.
Ambassadors serve a two-year term and are nominated by Australia Awards, their Institutions and their peers as alumni with strong leadership potential and the motivation and time to support the PNGAAA’s mission.
Alumni Grants Scheme
The Alumni Grants Scheme (AGS) is a collaboration between Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea and the PNG Australia Alumni Association, to support alumni to contribute to Papua New Guinea’s economic and social development and build strong and positive relationships with Australia.
Do you have an idea for a project that will make a positive impact and contribute to development in PNG?
The Alumni Grants Scheme (AGS) is an initiative of Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG), to support alumni to contribute to Papua New Guinea’s development and maintain connections with Australia. Alumni across PNG can access the grants to conduct a range of activities that allow them to enhance or share the skills and knowledge developed through their studies. Grants will support development outcomes in a range of sectors and thematic areas.
Round 1 of the Alumni Grants Scheme is now open! Click below for more information on the development sectors and themes where grants can be used.
Professional Development Workshops
One of PNGAAA’s core business activities is providing professional development (PD) workshops to our members. As a financial member, you will be able to access FREE professional development workshops offered in Port Moresby and at any one of our provincial chapters. PNGAAA is proud to offer these workshops that aim to enhance and foster the on-going professional development of our members.One of PNGAAA’s core business activities is providing professional development (PD) workshops to our members. As a financial member, you will be able to access FREE professional development workshops offered in Port Moresby and at any one of our provincial chapters. PNGAAA is proud to offer these workshops that aim to enhance and foster the on-going professional development of our members.
Some professional development workshops offered have included:
- Managing People
- Leadership Development
- Project Management
- Small Business Development (ANZ Money Minded)
- Social Media
- Research Analysis & Report Writing
- Project Proposal Writing
- Team Building Workshops
- Toastmasters (speechcraft)
- Financial Education
- Directors Training
- Analytical Research Methods
- Disability Inclusiveness Development
- Clinical Leadership
If you are interested in finding out more about PNGAAA’s professional development workshops or you would like to attend upcoming workshops contact us today. Financial members can attend all professional development workshops for FREE.
PNG-Australia Alumni Awards
The PNG-Australia Alumni Awards recognise and honour Papua New Guinean alumni who have studied in Australia and made outstanding contributions to their profession, community and country through their exemplary leadership, integrity, innovation and hard work.
Supported by the Australian High Commission in PNG, the awards are distinguished honours for alumni who are an inspiration in their local, national and international networks. Winners of the Alumni Awards are expected to benefit through increased attention to their public profile and valuable networking opportunities that arise from receiving international recognition. There are four award categories:
- Alumni of the Year
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Australia High Commission Woman in Leadership
- Community Service Engagement
Communities of Practice
The PNGAAA through its online platform – the 360alumni – is establishing a range of online Communities of Practice (CoP) based on the professional and topical issues that are of emerging or special significance to our alumni and their capacity to make contributions to the development of Papua New Guinea.
These CoPs will include participation from both male and female alumni and discussions will be moderated by appropriately qualified volunteer alumni who will be provided with the necessary internet access and CoP moderator training.
Women Alumni Mentoring Initiative
The Women Alumni Mentoring Initiative is a collaboration between Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea and the PNG Australia Alumni Association. It supports women alumni to build their confidence and leadership capabilities and help them increase their contributions to the development of Papua New Guinea.
Applications for the Women Mentoring Initiative are open now. This initiative is a collaboration between Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea and the PNGAAA. The initiative will involve women alumni from across the public, private and civil society sectors. Applications are open to women alumni of Australian Government-funded scholarship programs, as well as women members of the PNG Australia Alumni Association.
About the Women Alumni Mentoring Initiative
• Cohort 3 will commence in July 2022
• Up to 40 people invited to participate as mentors and mentees
• A panel will match mentees with mentors across the public, private, and civil society sectors
• Mentoring training workshops will be provided for mentor and mentee program participants
Important Information
• Approval from your line manager is required
• The initiative is a collaboration between Australia Awards PNG and the PNG Australia Alumni Association
• To find out more about the learning and development benefits of participating in the Women Alumni Mentoring Initiative, download the information sheets for mentors and for mentees.
Expressions of Interest are open now.
