Alumni Engagement and Support

The Reintegration Workshop supports returning Australia Awards Solomon Islands scholars as they transition back into their workplaces, communities, and the broader national context. The workshop helps participants navigate the opportunities and challenges of returning home after study, while ensuring they are well positioned to apply the knowledge, skills, and networks gained through their Australia Awards experience.

Through interactive sessions and peer learning, participants review and strengthen their Reintegration Action Plans, identify strategies to maximise their impact, and explore ways to translate their new capabilities into meaningful outcomes for their organisations and communities. The workshop also supports scholars to set career goals, enhance their professional effectiveness, strengthen leadership skills, and build networks with fellow alumni.

By supporting a successful transition home, the Reintegration Workshop empowers returning scholars to contribute effectively to national development priorities and drive positive change across Solomon Islands.

The Job Ready Program supports recent Australia Awards Solomon Islands graduates as they transition from study to employment. The program places graduates with host organisations across government, the private sector, non-government organisations, and community initiatives, providing valuable hands-on workplace experience.

Through these placements, participants develop practical skills, build professional confidence, expand their networks, and apply the knowledge gained through their studies in real-world settings. At the same time, host organisations benefit from the expertise, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm of talented graduates who contribute to organisational goals and development outcomes.

By bridging the gap between education and employment, the Job Ready Program helps graduates strengthen their career prospects while supporting workforce development and capacity building across Solomon Islands.

Australia Awards Solomon Islands supports its alumni through Alumni Grants, which enable them to lead community projects and professional development initiatives that deliver lasting impact. The grants help alumni apply the skills, knowledge, and networks gained through their studies in Australia to address local challenges and contribute to national development priorities.

Alumni-led projects span a range of areas, including health, education, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and skills development. Through these initiatives, alumni strengthen their communities, promote innovation, and inspire others to take positive action.

By investing in alumni-led solutions, Australia Awards Solomon Islands fosters leadership, strengthens community engagement, and builds a network of alumni committed to creating positive change across Solomon Islands and the wider Pacific region.  

Alumni Grants Stories 2026

• Caleb Pollard: Are’Are Language & Literacy Preservation Program (Malaita Province) Promoting Indigenous language retention and literacy among youth and elders.
• Dr William Parairato: Governance & Land Tenure Awareness Workshops (Marau Sound, Guadalcanal) Strengthening governance knowledge and land rights awareness among chiefs and community leaders.
• Patterson Giza: Digital Market Access for Farmers – M-SELEN Initiative (Makira-Ulawa Province) Expanding farmers’ access to digital markets and income-generating opportunities.
• Gladys Habu Bartlett: Women’s Professional Networking & Mentorship Program (Honiara & Tuvaruhu) Advancing women’s leadership, mentorship, and professional development.
• Zina Fefera: Women-led Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Health & GBV Awareness Project (Honiara & surrounding communities) Building women’s business skills, leadership capacity, health awareness, and GBV prevention knowledge.

Alumni Grants Stories 2025

• Simeon Pitukolo: Robotics Challenge: Inspiring Future Innovators (King Geroge Sixth National Secondary School, Honiara). AHC story: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19jW9FFmvL/
• Jean Uwesi: Fabric Art Training for Green Valley Zone 3 Women Group (Green Valley, East Honiara)  
• Dr Joel Denty: Ravu Sodulu Community Rain Harvesting Project (Ravu Soodulu village, Ravu District, Ward 1, Central Province)  
• Fred Boyd Ramo Ho’Asinanau: Empowering Livelihoods through Sustainable Pig Farming (Abukwau, Central Malaita)  
• Lynne Suti: Tivulu Rainwater Tank Project (Munda, Western Province) - Agnes Roposi Piro (Group Grant): To improve current water source in Mandalua Village, Northwest Mbaelelea, Malaita Province

Australia Awards Solomon Islands supports its alumni through Alumni Professional Development Travel Grants, which provide funding to attend conferences and professional events in Australia. These grants help alumni strengthen their skills and knowledge, expand professional networks, and gain exposure to emerging trends, innovative practices, and industry expertise.

By enabling alumni to engage with peers and professionals from across the region and beyond, the grants support ongoing professional development, foster collaboration, and enhance alumni contributions to their organisations, communities, and the broader development of Solomon Islands.

Alumni Travel Grants 2026  

• Charlie Sivu: Gold Coast Gold Conference (Gold Coast, Queensland). Advanced knowledge in finance and mineral governance for improved economic policy and institutional decision-making.
• Trisha Rofeta: Antimicrobials 2026 Conference (Adelaide, South Australia). Enhanced expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and health system practices.
• Jaydee Nomisasa: Asia-Pacific Meeting of the Economic Science Association 2026
• Lanique Naolina: Women Deliver 2026 Conference (Melbourne, Victoria). Strengthened skills in gender equity, SRHR advocacy, and leadership.
• Alfred Sione: Preventive Health Conference 2026 (Hobart, Tasmania). Improved preventive and public health policy and community health practices.

Alumni Travel Grants 2025

• Jemimah Mary Odilia Toge and Fox Mark: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference, Perth  
• Emma Sipele: Australian Human Resources Institute Queensland Conference, Gold Coast. 
• Willaimina Barile: Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law - Edmond Junior: Energy from Waste Conference 2025, Gold Coast. 
• Fredson Tanikoba: Risk Engineering Conference 2025 (Engineers Australia).