New Colombo Plan - News

The Australian Catholic University (ACU)’s ongoing relationship with organisations in Timor-Leste has delivered unique opportunities for Australian healthcare students.
 

These scholars will undertake study, language training and internships in 23 host locations in the Indo-Pacific.

Samantha Shepherd is experiencing a scholarship of a lifetime in Bhutan.

New Colombo Plan alumni Yasmine Wright Gittins and Cooper Williams continue to strengthen their connections in the Pacific.

Brisbane-born Dana Carmichael described her New Colombo Plan scholarship as ‘life changing’. 

Since 2014, the New Colombo Plan has supported the study of language throughout the region.

When Grace applied for the NCP Scholarship, she had no idea what her future might look like, nor the impact the NCP experience would have on her career. 

Lyndon Davis led a First Nations study tour to K’gari and the Sunshine Coast last month, giving New Colombo Plan scholars a better understanding of First Nations’ practices.

The 2014 New Colombo Plan scholar is now the Deputy Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at the Australian National University. 

Iain Payne has developed strong connections with Nepal over the past 13 years as a volunteer, student, intern and consultant.