--- title: News | Alumni Impact description: Alumni Impact | APTC News & Events --- [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - 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[Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal) # Alumni Impact [All Topics](https://aptc.edu.au/news)[Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub)[Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands)[Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands)[Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases)[Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories)[Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu)[Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea)[Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure)[TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners)[GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi)[Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa)[Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact)[Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight)[Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility)[Events & Activities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/events-activities)[Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news)[Climate Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/climate-disaster-resilience)[Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/kiribati)[Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga)[Graduation](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/graduation)[Microcredentials](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/microcredentials)[Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/timor-leste)[Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tuvalu) ## [Carving out a career to become a chef](https://aptc.edu.au/news/carving-out-a-career-to-become-a-chef) In the remote village of Henagaru in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), dreams often feel out of reach due to challenging circumstances. For many Papua New Guineans living in remote areas, opportunities to thrive can seem a … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/carving-out-a-career-to-become-a-chef) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 17 December 2024 [![Judas Yawa, the Senior Sous Chef at Mt. Ararat Hotel in Mount Hagen, PNG, and a proud graduate of the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery from APTC shows his culinary skills.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Photo%20-%20Judas%20Yawa...-1.png)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/carving-out-a-career-to-become-a-chef) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector) Meet Regina Kombuk Murang, the Senior Head Trainer at Mt Hagen Technical College (MHTC) and an alumna of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 18 September 2024 [![Regina Murang, a proud alumna of APTC, is now a Senior Trainer at the Mount Hagen Technical College in Papua New Guinea.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/REGINA~1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Naisen Nambahin wins TAFE Queensland ‘Educator of the Year’ Award](https://aptc.edu.au/news/naisen-nambahin-wins-tafe-queensland-educator-of-the-year-award) TAFE Queensland has recognised Naisen Nambahina as ‘Educator of the Year’. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/naisen-nambahin-wins-tafe-queensland-educator-of-the-year-award) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 17 September 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Mr%20Naisen%20Nambahin%2c%20Carpentry%20trainer%20from%20PNG%20campus.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/naisen-nambahin-wins-tafe-queensland-educator-of-the-year-award) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [APTC trainer takes on an international role](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-trainer-takes-on-an-international-role) Individual Support Trainer, Miliakere Nasaroa, fondly known by her former students as Aunty Mili at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), has shown that success can be achieved with passion, hard work, and support. A graduate of APTC and a … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-trainer-takes-on-an-international-role) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 31 July 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photopedia-(fiji)_0019-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-trainer-takes-on-an-international-role) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Graduate credits APTC training for promotion, encourages others to upskill](https://aptc.edu.au/news/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill) Allan Hanam, from Madang Province in Papua New Guinea, is on a path to success and is thankful for having sacrificed time to upskill with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 20 June 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [From APTC graduate to mental health champion: Alumnus leads counselling efforts to make a difference](https://aptc.edu.au/news/from-aptc-graduate-to-mental-health-champion-alumnus-leads-counselling-efforts-to-make-a-difference) “Be the change that you wish to see in the world and always be ready to lend a helping hand.” [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/from-aptc-graduate-to-mental-health-champion-alumnus-leads-counselling-efforts-to-make-a-difference) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 15 May 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/inoke-drauna-founder-and-director-of-aruka-fiji-is-a-graduate-of-aptc-s-diploma-of-counselling-program---copy-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/from-aptc-graduate-to-mental-health-champion-alumnus-leads-counselling-efforts-to-make-a-difference) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [APTC graduate rises to senior plumbing trainer in New Zealand](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-graduate-rises-to-senior-plumbing-trainer-in-new-zealand) Ameet Pillay, a Fijian-born plumber, is making significant strides in New Zealand's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, inspiring and training the next generation of plumbers. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-graduate-rises-to-senior-plumbing-trainer-in-new-zealand) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 24 April 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptcgr_2-png.png)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-graduate-rises-to-senior-plumbing-trainer-in-new-zealand) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Molina Kwato’o blazes the trail as first female trainer for hospitality at APTC Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/molina-kwato-o-blazes-the-trail-as-first-female-trainer-for-hospitality-at-aptc-solomon-islands) Molina Kwato’o has made her community proud by becoming the first woman to hold the position of national trainer for the Certificate II in Hospitality program at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) Solomon Islands Campus. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/molina-kwato-o-blazes-the-trail-as-first-female-trainer-for-hospitality-at-aptc-solomon-islands) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 9 April 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/molina-kwato-o-aptc-s-trainer-for-certificate-ii-in-hospitality-in-the-solomon-islands-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/molina-kwato-o-blazes-the-trail-as-first-female-trainer-for-hospitality-at-aptc-solomon-islands) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Leah unlocks opportunities in early childhood education](https://aptc.edu.au/news/leah-unlocks-opportunities-in-early-childhood-education) Leah Bongtou is a pioneer for women in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Vanuatu. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/leah-unlocks-opportunities-in-early-childhood-education) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 14 March 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/leah-bongtou-the-proud-owner-of-lau-s-pre-school-and-child-care-center-in-port-vila-vanuatu-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/leah-unlocks-opportunities-in-early-childhood-education) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Australia supports female electrician break barriers in the Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2024/03/10/australia-supports-female-electrician-break-barriers-in-the-solomon-islands) Through support from Australia, electrician Marywen Falea Siau is providing electricity to communities in the Solomon Islands through sustainable projects. 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