Alumni Stories
Meet Dr Jeanne Rini Peospoprodjo, #OzAlum Australia Awards from Charles Darwin University, who has spent more than 20 years of her medical career working on malaria in Papua province.
OzAlum Faye Alund recently became a National Coordinator of the 1000 Digital Start-up Movement, a long-term plan initiated by the Indonesian government to develop and inspire younger generation to drive the economy through technology and innovation.
OzAlum Erlina Marlinda runs a Training of Trainers program teaching people with disabilities in Aceh Besar regency how to recycle plastic and paper waste into handicrafts for income.
In East Lombok, fifteen women livestock farmers are inspiring more than a hundred of their fellow villagers to improve their livelihoods, thanks to a complete cattle feed program run by Ridho Ilahi People’s Farm Centre, with funding from the Australian Government through the Alumni Grant Scheme.
Australia Awards alumna Mariyam Rifga is making a significant contribution towards strengthening Protected Area Management in the Maldives and has been an asset to her organisation in achieving its conservation goals.
Australia Awards alumna Hawwa Leesha has always been passionate about giving back to society and is currently making a difference in the Maldives through providing a support system for vulnerable women.
When it comes to championing health care and making a positive difference in regional Papua New Guinea, Dr Izzard Aglua’s credentials are impressive by any measure.
Improving the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ethiopia is a passion of Minister of Trade and Industry, Teka Gebreyesus Entehabu. Today, this Australia Awards alumnus is proud to see real results emerge from work in this area, including improved government accountability and transparency.
OzAlum Muhammad Rif’an Rahmatulloh uses his knowledge to ensure the coffee beans meet the standard of quality, which is a key to participate in an ever-growing international market.
Each year, more than 50 champions from across the world compete at the prestigious World Barista Championship to promote excellence in coffee and advance the profession. This year, represented by Mikael Jasin, Indonesia placed fourth, the highest ranking it has ever achieved at the competition.
The Australian Embassy Jakarta hosts the "2019 Gig on the Green" music festival to welcome home recently returned Australian graduates and help maintain ongoing connections with new alumni. Over 500 alumni attended the festivity.
Australia Awards scholar Radhika is currently undertaking a Master of Environment with specialisation in Integrated Water Catchment Management at the University of Melbourne, through an Australia Awards Scholarship.