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Australia Awards Scholarship Alumni celebrate achievements

March 25, 2019 7:28 am

Australian High Commissioner John Feakes [left] during the hosting of an alumni networking

The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji hosted an event to celebrate the achievements of those who have risen to the top of their field.

Since 2007, the Australian Government has proudly supported over 700 Fijians to study at Australian and Fijian Institutions through the Australia Awards program.

High Commissioner John Feakes, says these men and women have contributed to building Fiji’s future in areas of health, education, infrastructure development, disability and gender, business and finance, environment and climate change.

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The event gave the alumni an opportunity to share their personal and professional experiences with each other.

The Australia Awards are prestigious scholarships offered by the Australian Government to individuals who strive to be leaders in their respective fields and make a difference in their home country.