New Ireland Chapter PNG Australia Alumni Association

20/02/2026

Newly elected executives, chapter executives and committee members of the PNG Australia Alumni Association (PNGAAA) have gathered in Port Moresby to set out a bold vision for the Association’s future.

19/02/2026

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NIP Chapter PNG Australia Alumni Association

Treasurer
Kavieng

17/02/2026

Newly-elected executives, chapter executives and committee members of the PNG Australia Alumni Association (PNGAAA) have gathered in Port Moresby to set out a bold vision for the Association’s future.

Australia is proud to support this new chapter, which will see alumni continue to shape Papua New Guinea’s development and strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

As the premier organisation representing thousands of Australian alumni in PNG, the PNGAAA is at the forefront of positive change in PNG, with alumni shaping policy, building businesses, improving health and education, and strengthening communities nationwide.

At an event to welcome the new executives, Australian Deputy High Commissioner Adrian Lochrin said alumni are at the heart of the relationship between the two countries.

“Since 2012, Australia has proudly supported more than 6,000 Papua New Guinean scholarship recipients access higher education opportunities through Australia Awards, Australian Awards alumni in Papua New Guinea are living proof of how education transforms lives, strengthens bonds between nations and shapes futures,” Deputy High Commissioner Lochrin said.

New PNGAAA President Mr Adrian Winnie said the Association is well prepared as it embarks on this new chapter.

“This gathering has given our executives, chapter executives and committee members the chance to plan strategically and strengthen our network. Together, we are setting the foundation for an Association that will continue to deliver lasting impact for our members and for Papua New Guinea,” Mr Winnie said.

Through Australia Awards, Australia continues to invest in alumni leadership nationally, supporting governance training, professional development and skills building. These investments ensure alumni leaders are equipped to guide their chapters and contribute to national progress.

With new leadership, stronger provincial chapters and a renewed vision, Australia will stand beside PNGAAA as it expands its reach and deepens its role in shaping a more resilient, prosperous and connected future for Papua New Guinea and its partnership with Australia.

17/02/2026

Chapter Members,

We are the think tank of New Ireland Province, a collective force of professionals and specialists committed to shaping the future of our province.

Together, we represent a strong pool of knowledge, experience and leadership that can meaningfully align our initiatives with the Provincial Government’s development aspirations.

Going forward, we aim to position our Chapter as a key stakeholder and valued partner to the New Ireland Provincial Government, contributing expertise, strategic thinking, and practical solutions that support the Province’s growth and long term development.

At present, the NIP Chapter Executives are finalising our 2026 Annual Plan, which is designed to strengthen this partnership and position us as active agents of sustainable progress and positive change for New Ireland.

I encourage each of you to renew or pay your 2026 membership and continue to be part of this distinguished network of New Irelanders. Your participation strengthens our collective voice, influence, and ability to make a meaningful impact.

Remember, the seeds we plant today will shape the future for our children and generations to come. Let us remain committed to being agents of change through this establishment.

A gentle reminder to reconnect, renew, and stay engaged.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Admin

New Ireland Chapter PNG Australia Alumni Association

17/02/2026

15/02/2026

Day 2 of our Annual Planning Workshop (Sat, 14 Feb 2026) with the New Ireland Province Chapter Executives - Bernard Bua ( President), Dorothy Worogop (Vice President), (Secretary) & Linda Narakou (Treasurer)

Sitting in a room filled with some of the most brilliant minds from New Ireland Province and across Papua New Guinea was a powerful reminder: we don’t have to look far for solutions.

We already have a strong pool of educated, experienced, and capable New Irelanders within our own Chapter, a network of thinkers, planners, and doers ready to contribute to meaningful development of New Ireland Province.

The mindset is here.
The intelligence is here.
The commitment is here.

Let’s connect, collaborate, and harness this collective strength to move New Ireland forward. Reach out the capacity already exists among us.

New Ireland Chapter PNG Australia Alumni Association

14/02/2026

As a financial member of the PNG Australia Alumni Association and Treasurer of the New Ireland Provincial Chapter, and a proud recipient of an Australia Awards Scholarship, I have witnessed firsthand the continued investment in alumni through short courses, ongoing workshops, and capacity-building programs delivered consistently each year.

Through these initiatives, we have developed a strong pool of highly skilled and educated New Irelanders. This network of professionals can be meaningfully engaged by our Members of Parliament and stakeholders to support and advance development priorities aligned with the New Ireland Provincial Development Plans, as well as the mission and vision of the PNG Australia Alumni Association.

We invite all elite and educated New Irelanders who have:

• Attained an Australian qualification from an Australian education institution (in PNG or Australia);

• Received a certificate of participation or attainment through an Australian institution;

• Been awarded an Australian Government scholarship to study in PNG, the Pacific, or Australia;

You may also join as a Friend of PNGAAA NIP Chapter if you:

• Have worked in Australia for at least three (3) months during your career;

• Have worked with an Australian Government program or office in PNG for at least three (3) months;

• Identify with and support the mission, objectives, and purpose of the Association.

Become part of a professional network committed to knowledge sharing, leadership, and development.

Are you an Australia Alumni? Have you paid your membership for 2026?
Join PNGAAA today and stay connected!

Membership Fees:

• 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026: K75.00
• 1 May – 30 November 2026: Pro-rata fees apply

Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Linda Narakou
Treasurer
PNGAAA – New Ireland Provincial Chapter 2025 - 2028