Bhutan Australia-Awards Alumni Association

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

⏰ Time is almost up!

There are just three days until applications close for Australia Awards Scholarships to study in 2027 close.

If you have prepared an application, upload it today.

⛔️ Late applications will not be accepted regardless of the reason, including system errors.

Applications close 30 April 2026 at 14:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

Be a change maker, apply now:

👉 https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-scholarships

Indonesia: https://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org

Philippines: https://www.australiaawardsphilippines.org

⏰ Time is almost up!

There are just three days until applications close for Australia Awards Scholarships to study in 2027 close.

If you have prepared an application, upload it today.

⛔️ Late applications will not be accepted regardless of the reason.

Applications close 30 April 2026 at 14:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

Be a change maker, apply now:

👉 https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-scholarships

Indonesia: https://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org

Philippines: https://www.australiaawardsphilippines.org

26/04/2026

The members of the Bhutan Australia Awards Alumni Association, joined by Mr. Karma Tenzin, Country Program Manager – Bhutan & India of Australia Awards Office, offered butter lamps at the Wangditse lhakhang in remembrance of ANZAC Day and picked up litter along the trail on the way.

Two small acts. One shared gratitude.

Lest we forget.

18/04/2026

ANZAC Day | Butter Lamp Offering at Wangditshe

On 26 April 2026, the Bhutan Australia Awards Alumni Association will gather at Sangaygang to offer butter lamps in solemn remembrance of the courage and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand service members.

In Bhutanese tradition, the a butter lamp symbolises the dispelling of darkness and the offering of light to those who have passed. On this ANZAC Day, we carry that light in honour of all who have served and those who continue to serve.

As we make our way to Wangditshe, we will also be plogging picking up litter along the trail as a small but meaningful act of care for the land we are grateful to call home. Honouring the fallen also means preserving the world they fought for.

In remembrance. In gratitude. In peace.

🌺 Lest we forget.

📅 26 April 2026 | 10:00 AM
📍 Sangaygang, Thimphu
All members are warmly invited.

26/03/2026

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23/03/2026

The Bhutan Australia Alumni Association (BAAA) Executive Committee Members (ECM) came together for a focused meet-up over the weekend to review past efforts and plan the way forward.

The discussion centered on how to better engage our members, create meaningful opportunities, and strengthen connections within our community. There was also a clear emphasis on building deeper ties between Bhutan and Australia through shared initiatives and collaboration.

It was a productive session filled with ideas, honest reflections, and a shared commitment to move ahead with purpose.
The ECM members would like to acknowledge the support of Australia Awards country office for making the workshop/meet-up possible .

08/03/2026

A peaceful morning celebrating International Women’s Day through yoga. Grateful to everyone who joined us to pause, breathe, and connect in a supportive space.

Thank you to Yogini Dechen for guiding the session and to all the wonderful participants who made it meaningful.

In the spirit of , we celebrate the strength, balance, and resilience of women.

02/03/2026

The Bhutan Australia Alumni Association invites you to a special yoga session to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Take time to breathe, stretch, and connect with other women in a calm and supportive space.

Session led by Yogini Dechen.

Date: 8 March 2026
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies, CBS, Thimphu
Fee: FREE

Come as you are. Take a pause, stretch, and celebrate women together.
Please register to confirm your seat.
https://forms.gle/9Rq7HBDM88Fxn5NE6

23/01/2026

🌍 Celebrating International Day of Education!

Meet Rizka Suhani, an Australia Awards alumna from Indonesia, who completed a Master of Education at the University of Adelaide in December.

Through the Australia Awards Scholarship, Rizka gained opportunities for professional growth and cultural exchange.

“The scholarship enabled me to deepen my understanding of educational systems and their impacts on diverse communities through meaningful academic study and research,” she says.

From volunteering as an Indonesian Language Learning Ambassador to attending the DEVED 2025 Conference in Melbourne, her journey reflects the power of education to transform lives and communities.

📚 Education opens doors, builds bridges, and creates lasting impact. Today, we celebrate scholars like Rizka who are shaping a brighter future through learning.

01/01/2026

This year, the Bhutan Australia Alumni Association proudly supported two landmark disability awareness events across Bhutan:

September 22 – International Week of the Deaf
Wangsel Institute for the Deaf came alive with a vibrant Sports Feast, graced by our Honourable Member of Parliament, Save the Children representatives, the Chief DEO, and proud parents. Together, we celebrated deaf culture, talent, and the power of inclusion.

December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
At Tendruk Central School, Samtse, 100 participants engaged in awareness sessions, policy discussions, and disability simulations, deepening their commitment to inclusive education.
From celebrating deaf culture to advancing inclusive practices, BAAA remains dedicated to building a Bhutan where every voice matters and every person can thrive.

Thank you to all our partners, volunteers, and communities for making these celebrations impactful! 🙏