Changing the mindset and actions of Vietnamese women and girls about violence
After attending a 10-week training course at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia Awards Fellows from the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) hoped that with the knowledge they gained, they could contribute to changing the mindset and actions of Vietnamese women and girls facing domestic violence and violence in society more generally.
Read moreThe will to live of the CEO with disability
Thao Van, who is wheelchair-bound, two years ago attended the 10 week course ‘Enabling Women’s Safety and Child Protection’ course at Flinders University, Adelaide under an Australia Awards Fellowship. The course in Australia had great impact on her career and life and gave her more confidence to continue her work
Read more‘Employers have a key role in vocational training to reduce skills gap in logistics’
“Businesses need to co-operate with colleges to build the standards for graduation and to develop suitable training programs. They could share market information and information of their recruitment demands. The colleges should also be active in studying the market and developing ties with businesses,” Dr Nguyen Hong Minh, Director General
Read moreAustralian Alumni in Vietnam Strategy launched in style
Some 70 distinguished guests and alumni joined the Australian Ambassador HE Mr Craig Chittick for the launch of the Australian Alumni in Vietnam Strategy in Hanoi on 20 December 2016. The Strategy was developed to roll out in Vietnam Australia’s Global Alumni Engagement Strategy, launched in April 2016.
Read moreWomen in Leadership Forum
Gender experts discussed enthusiastically various ideas at the Women in Leadership Forum in Hanoi on 21 November 2016 to help the Australian Government collaborate with local partners to promote women’s career aspirations.
Read moreTop Australian scientist discusses “megatrends” with Australia Awards alumni
Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, a principal scientist at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) gave a talk about strategic planning for the future in his meeting with 40 Australia Awards alumni at the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, on August 18, 2016.
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