Alumni
Be Inspired
Australia Awards alumni are empowered by the world-class education they’ve achieved, and through the networks and relationships they have developed in Australia.
Highly talented and globally mobile, Australia’s global alumni are current and future leaders, influencers and change-agents in their country, for the Indo-Pacific region and for the world. They are involved in some of the most pressing global issues including climate change, conservation, cyber-security, world food shortages, bridging the gender gap, and alleviating poverty. Individually and collectively, they are helping to positively steer and shape the world around us.
Be inspired by our current and future generation of global leaders!
Maria paves the way as a female leader of conservation law in Fiji
Maria was raised in her home country of Fiji with her eight siblings experiencing the highs and lows of what her country had to offer, not realising that later on it would be the inspiration for her professional pathway as an adult. Maria is a legal officer for the International Union of Conservation and Nature and has been for the past eight years, and an industry she has worked in for the past 17 years.
Alumna Dr Buna Bhandari is working towards eliminating violence against women in Nepal
Alumna Dr Buna Bhandari is working towards eliminating violence against women and girls in Nepal Dr Buna Bhandari is working towards eliminating violence in Nepal
Alumna Cornelia “Nel” Rillera continues to inspire indigenous communities in Kalinga
Cornelia “Nel” Rillera, a full-blooded member of the Kalinga Tribe, an indigenous community in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Philippines, is proud of her humble
Viengsam Indavong is leading the conversation of Autism in Laos
Did you know that in Laos there is no word for Autism? In fact, the first time that Viengsam Indavong heard about Autism was when
Apolosi Vosanibola’s Australia Awards Women’s Leadership Initiative journey
Former Chief Pharmacist of the Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Supply Chain Management expert and Australia Awards alumnus Apolosi Vosanibola said taking part in the
Krista-Lee Nurses Solomon Islands Back to Health
No Pain, No Gain—that’s Krista-Lee’s favourite saying. “If you don’t feel the pain, you haven’t gone anywhere.” Krista-Lee expands, “I believe in second chances.” In
Rishan progresses on his mission to advance aviation industry in Maldives
Fascinated by the aviation industry as a child, Rishan Mohamed initially wanted to become a pilot but later in adulthood he soon changed tack once
