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Experience the possibilities with an Australia Awards Scholarship
Australia Awards is the prestigious scholarship offered by the Australian Government to Filipinos who have the potential to contribute to the country’s development and become leaders in their chosen field.
Are you an applicant, awardee, partner organisation or mentor? Check out the link below for useful information on the Australia Awards Scholarships.
Be a part of the Australia Global Alumni community in the Philippines
Are you a graduate of an Australian university? Did you complete a training or a short course conducted by an Australian registered training organisation? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay connected with your fellow alumni and build and mobilise your professional networks. Visit our alumni page to know more about Australia Global Alumni’s activities in the Philippines.
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News and Updates
Australia Alumni Community in the Philippines promotes sustainability
The Australia Global Alumni community in the Philippines recently gathered to discuss sustainable solutions in communities and businesses. People and Planet: Creating a Sustainable Future Together, a knowledge sharing event organised in Davao City last December 2022, was aimed at raising awareness about on our shared responsibility to take care of our world.
Daghang salamat to our alumni speakers, moderators, and participants who joined the event!
A new batch of Filipino scholars off to Australia
Manila, Philippines – Thirty-four Filipino scholars have been awarded prestigious Australian Government scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia starting January 2023. Thirty scholars will pursue master’s programs under the Australia Awards Scholarships, while four will pursue doctoral degrees as John Allwright Fellows under the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
Australia recognises contributions of Bangsamoro scholars
Davao City, Philippines -- Thirty-two scholars of the Australian Government’s In-Country Scholarship Program (ICSP) were recently honoured for completing their postgraduate studies under the program and for implementing their respective re-entry action plans (REAPs). Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu PSM and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Asnin Pendatun led the recognition of ICSP scholars.
Make a difference with Australia Awards
Australia Awards Alumna Sabrina Gacad develops a volunteer-powered chat service to support women, youth and the LGBTQIA+ community during the pandemic
The increased reports of gender-based violence during the height of the pandemic motivated Sabrina Gacad to set up Lunas Collective – a feminist volunteer-powered social media helpline in the Philippines that support survivors of gender-based violence or violence against women, and people who may have concerns about family planning. With support from the Australian Alumni COVID-19 Response Grants Scheme, Sabrina and her team of volunteers piloted a chat service providing a safe space for women, youth, and members of the LGBTQIA+ to voice out their concerns on sensitive topics, including reproductive health concerns or experiences of gender-based violence, during the various stages of the lockdowns.
Sabrina completed Master in Economics at the University of Sydney. She is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Women and Development Studies at the University of the Philippines College of Social Work and Community Development.
Spotlight on the re-entry action plan (REAP)
If you have the ability to make change in your organisation, in your country, do it. It is not your gender that will dictate your future or your contributon to your organisation. It is what you can do and your heart to do it.
Meet Police Lieutenant Colonel Karissma Sta. Juana who is making a difference at the Philippine National Police (PNP). For her re-entry action plan, Karissma updated the PNP’s operational procedures considering the global perspectives she gained from her postgraduate studies in Australia, including those related to gender sensitivity and human rights. She completed a Master of Security and Strategic Studies at Macquarie University in 2019.
Watch this video to learn more about her story.
Story Bites
Awardees
My Australia Awards Story: A Life-Changing Journey
Mackee Sevilla completed her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University-Australia in 2020. While in Australia, Mackee did not only gain global perspectives and world-class education, but she also enjoyed a balanced student life by exploring Australia and immersing herself in Australian culture.
"During my stay in Australia, I was able to see beautiful places, make good conversations, establish connections, and be more independent. I recommend studying in Australia because of its people and culture," she said.
Alumni
Alumni Community in University of the Philippines Welcomed Ambassador HK Yu
The Australia Global Alumni community in the University of the Philippines recently welcomed Ambassador HK Yu in UP Diliman where they had productive discussions on future collaborations and engagements between Australia and UP. Ambassador Yu also met UP President Angelo Jimenez to strengthen Australia’s partnership on collaborative research, student and faculty exchange, and capacity building. More than 100 Australia-educated Filipinos currently serve as faculty members at the University of the Philippines system, doing important work for the next generation of Filipinos.
