Australia Awards at Flinders University

Happy Friday! Please see submission from our awardee Dhananjani who recently participated in the National Reconciliation Week visit to the South Australian Museum.

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the National Reconciliation Week tour organised by Australia Awards and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Visiting the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum was a truly enriching experience. Learning about the history, culture, knowledge systems, and resilience of First Nations peoples provided valuable insights and a deeper appreciation of Australia’s Indigenous heritage.

Thank you to Australia Awards, DFAT South Australia, and our guide Haydyn Bromley for creating such a meaningful learning opportunity. Experiences like this broaden our perspectives and strengthen our understanding of reconciliation, inclusion, and cultural respect.”

From our Australia Awards scholar, Allan Sumb (Papua New Guinea):

Apart from my academic studies, I am actively involved in community work in Papua New Guinea, where I serve as Chairman of the Sinsibai Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Mt. Hagen.

Since 2019, I have led a fundraising team to build a new church valued at PGK4 million. Our parish community—mainly elderly people and subsistence farmers—has worked tirelessly, with construction now around 60% complete. Even after relocating to Australia in 2026, I continue to coordinate fundraising efforts from abroad.

The parish serves about 10,000 people in a remote area, including schools and health centres. Once completed, the church will be a place of prayer, hope, and support—especially for women and children—and a symbol of peace and unity for the community.

Inspiring to see Allans’ dedication to supporting his community back home while studying abroad—thank you for sharing your story!

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Last of 3 but not least! Combine 🇲🇻 Maldives - Public Health - Critical Skills - and you get our Master of Public Health alumna Rishmee. Coming back to University after being in the work force for a long time, including with the WHO, Rishmee appreciated the academic support provided, including through our Introductory Academic Program.

Curious? Watch the video or check out the link to the Master of Public Health in the comments below.

Thank you, Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia for creating this video with Rishmee.

Aishath Rishmee This is "Aishath Rishmee" by Australia Awards on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Need some last-minute inspiration ✍️ to complete your application? Take a few minutes to watch this video 🎥 of 🇧🇩 Bangladeshi scholar Khin Won Nu who is studying a Master of Public Policy here with us at Flinders University. Great to understand more about your motivation, Khin!

Want to with a Master of Public Policy or a Master of Public Administration? Have a look at the links in the comments to understand what you will learn.

Thank you 🙏 to our friends at Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia for putting together this video.

Khin Won Nu – Bangladesh This is "Khin Won Nu – Bangladesh" by Australia Awards on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Engineering & Environment & Landslide & 🇧🇹 Bhutan - all coming together in our Australia Awards scholar Rinzin's Master of Engineering Science here at Flinders University!
Love 💛 your work, Rinzin.

Watch the video 🎥 and then read the story (link in the comments below).

Thank you, Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia, for creating this video!

Bhutan Australia-Awards Alumni Association

Rinzin Wangmo – Bhutan This is "Rinzin Wangmo – Bhutan" by Australia Awards on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Applying for an Scholarship 🎓 but wondering what it is like? Is it worth applying? (Short answer: ✅). Watch this video about recent graduate Lakmini (MA Women's & Gender Studies) from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and we are sure you will want to apply too. Lakmini talks about academic, professional and personal growth. All that in 2 years!

Don't wait until the 30th of April either 😁.

Sri Lanka Association of Australia Awards

Lakmini Prabani Perera This is "Lakmini Prabani Perera" by Australia Awards on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.