While I am a fan of cool military aircraft, I don't much care for continuing increased military spend while aid is continually cut. Aid and defence devpolicy.org/aid-and-defenc…

Day 2 of State of the Pacific kicks off with the session 'Biketawa Plus what?: The Future of Regional Security Cooperation in the Pacific' in Coombs LT. #SOTP2018

#SOTP2018 State of the Pacific happening now Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) Interesting presentersnand topics.

Barbara Thomas on context for expectations of youth in PNG. #SOTP2018 Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) The Voice Inc PNG La Trobe University Grace Nakka`

Women's equailty and economic empowerment - how to address social norm change- intractable (??) issues facing Melanesia. Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) #SOTP2018

First up for the live session of #thelittleredpodcast Graeme Smith 史林 and Louisa Lim ask the panel how extensive Chinese influence and investment in their countries #SOTP2018

Have your say on the aid program. Phase 2 of 2018 Australian aid stakeholder survey launched devpolicy.org/phase-2-of-201…

Honing adaptive leadership skills —#AustraliaAwards Pacific scholars in beautiful #Brisbane this week, for Women’s Leadership Initiative leadership and mentoring program. #womensleadership #developmentalleadership #pacificleadership

‘Leadership is about mobilisation and we must give women their voices’ —Wilson Toa, #championforchange, at the #AustraliaAwards Women’s Leadership Initiative leadership & mentoring program, Brisbane. #womensleadership #malechampions #developmentalleadership #pacificleadership

Article by my clever friend Ron- worth a read. Donald Trump: the president of expressive individualism americamagazine.org/politics-socie…

Health Service in Solomon Islands- Please check support this campaign chuffed.org/project/savete… via Chuffed

Ive seen this person before somewhere.

Dr Sonia McCarthy helped Solomon Islands prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak by working with the Ministry of Health to develop a pandemic response plan. Her current work at Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security ensures ongoing support to Pacific Islands. Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands 📺Watch video: buff.ly/3h9XSm1

Deeply saddened to hear this morning of the passing of Sir Michael Somare. We extend our sincere condolences to Lady Veronica and family, and the people of PNG.

When was the last time you had a conversation with someone in your mother language? This International Mother Language Day, we celebrate the diversity of languages in Australia, PNG and across the world.

Russia’s recognition of two separatist territories of #Ukraine is a violation of international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity & the Minsk agreement. Russia’s propaganda convinces no one. 🇦🇺 continues to work with partners to ensure severe costs for Russia’s aggression.

Excellent session Dr Lino Tom highlights challenges in #Pacific and #PNG investment in countries health workforce more than essential Pat Conroy MP @AusAmbRHS DFAT PNG Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea

One man's mission to shine a light on ordinary Papua New Guineans abc.net.au/news/2018-03-0… via ABC News

Australian aid tracker from devpolicy.org - see the trends, where it goes, and how we compare. #AustralianAid devpolicy.org/aidtracker/

When will we stop cutting aid? devpolicy.org/2018-budget-bl…