Dr Eileen Tuimaleali’ifano F Doctor of Philosophy University of New England 1997 Director of the Centre for Education Languages and Technology (CELT), Kip McGrath Centre, Suva Ms Elizabeth Mary Montu F Master of Educational Administration (Doctoral Candidate) University of New South Wales 1997 Retired, formerly Counsellor at the University of the South Pacific Mr Iowane P. Tiko M Master of Education (Mathematics) Deakin University 2008 Permanent Secretary for Education, Heritage, Arts and Library Services & National Archives of Fiji Mrs Serafina Saukilagi Togenavanua F Master of Education Monash University 1995 Principal ED1D, All Saints Secondary School, Labasa, Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts Mr Setareki Seru Macanawai M Master of Education Administration University of New England 1997 Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Disability Forum Master of Educational Administration (Hons.) 1999 Bachelor of Education (Special Education) 1998 Dr Priscilla Puamau F Doctor of Philosophy (Education) University of Queensland 1999 Team Leader/Senior Education Adviser, Access to Quality Education Program (AQEP) Mrs Unaisi Vasu Tuivaga F Australia Awards fellowship: Capacity building of leadership in early childhood education University of New England 2009 Retired, former Early Childhood Education Coordinator at the University of the South Pacific Commonwealth Cooperation in Education – Conversion course (Early Childhood Care and Education) Sydney Teachers College 1969
Economic and Public Diplomacy Outcomes Summary findings Economic and public diplomacy outcomes Fiji Case Study alumni were able to provide some examples of cooperation or partnerships between Australia and Fiji that were developed as a result of studying in Australia. However, most active links between alumni and Australian people or organisations were informal. Key enabling factors Factors that enabled alumni to maintain or broaden networks or partnerships were: Australia Awards fellowships, which enhanced current networks and knowledge and created new ones Australian institutions, particularly when information sent was relevant to alumni. Key challenging factors Factors that challenged alumni in maintaining or broadening networks or partnerships were: the lack of contact with the Australian Government the lack of Fiji-based Australian alumni associations. Background Chapter 5 provides evidence to answer research question 2 of this Case Study: ‘How are Australia Awards contributing to Australia’s economic and public diplomacy outcomes?’ This question relates to the following long-term outcomes of the Global Strategy, namely: alumni are contributing to cooperation between Australia and partner countries; and effective, mutually advantageous partnerships between institutions and businesses in Australia and partnerships. All but one of the alumni in the Fiji Case Study have maintained some level of contact with Australia related to their scholarship. The most common type of contact was through the institution where the awardee undertook their study. This was significant given that almost all alumni studied in Australia more than 20 years ago. Some alumni maintained professional or peak body connections with Australian organisations in the years subsequent to receiving their award, but these dissipated as alumni changed roles or retired. Professional contacts were generally maintained for between four and five years post-award. Most alumni forged friendships with Australians, other international students and Fijians while in Australia, which they have maintained to the