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Australia Supports Safe Waste Management at Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre
25 June 2026

Australia Supports Safe Waste Management at Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre

Operational training is well underway at the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to ensure staff are ready to provide safe and environmentally responsible health services within the local community.
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Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre Capacity development Infrastructure Development Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership
Naha Birthing Urban Health Centre Complete
22 June 2026

Naha Birthing Urban Health Centre Complete

Construction of the SBD250 million Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre is now complete, with final commissioning and staff training underway ahead of its grand opening.
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Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre Infrastructure Development Inclusive Development Capacity development Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership
Local Markets, Local Work, Local Impact
17 June 2026

Local Markets, Local Work, Local Impact

A new report shows that every dollar Australia invests in locally delivered infrastructure returns $2.60 to the Solomon Islands economy.
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Infrastructure Development local content Inclusive Development Economic Development Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership Markets Infrastructure Partnership Capacity development
Australian-Backed Programs Develop the Next Generation of Construction Leaders
18 May 2026

Australian-Backed Programs Develop the Next Generation of Construction Leaders

Two Australian-funded programs have joined forces to help shape the next generation of infrastructure leaders in Solomon Islands’ growing construction sector.
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Capacity development local content Construction Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership Infrastructure Development
Australia Brings together Women in Infrastructure and Students
18 March 2026

Australia Brings together Women in Infrastructure and Students

At an International Women’s Day event hosted by Australia, female students from nearby schools learned about the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. They heard from the women who played key roles in designing, engineering, and constructing the facility.
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Women in Infrastructure Inclusive Development Capacity development Women Empowerment
Climate Protection for Malu’u Market Receives Global Attention
04 March 2026

Climate Protection for Malu’u Market Receives Global Attention

Communities in North Malaita have gained global attention for an innovative project to protect their coastline infrastructure with mangrove rehabilitation.
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Mangroves Climate Change Climate Resilience Capacity development
Naha Nurses Get Ready to Save Lives
03 March 2026

Naha Nurses Get Ready to Save Lives

Nurses from Naha Clinic are sharpening their emergency skills through a three-week refresher training. This will help them deliver faster, lifesaving care when the Australian-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre opens this year.
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Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre Capacity development
Rising Women Drive Solomon Islands Infrastructure
03 March 2026

Rising Women Drive Solomon Islands Infrastructure

Three rising women in infrastructure have joined a cohort of Solomon Islanders undertaking postgraduate studies in Australia to contribute to national development back home.
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Women Empowerment Infrastructure Mere Capacity development
A New Era of Healthcare
19 December 2025

A New Era of Healthcare

Twelve nurses from the Naha Clinic have completed specialised emergency care training, gearing up for the opening of the new Australia-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year.
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Birthing and Urban Health Centre SI-Aus Partnership Capacity development
Waka Stret Construction Videos Back in Production
18 December 2025

Waka Stret Construction Videos Back in Production

The popular Australian-supported construction video series ‘Waka Stret’ [Do it right], is back in production, with more practical tips for domestic and commercial construction.
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Capacity development SI-Aus Partnership
Building Skills and Dreams: Students with Disabilities Get Inspired at Naha Health Centre
24 September 2025

Building Skills and Dreams: Students with Disabilities Get Inspired at Naha Health Centre

Eleven construction and carpentry students from the San Isidro Care Centre and Bethesda Rural Training Centre are feeling inspired after their visit to the Australian-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre construction site.
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Birthing and Urban Health Centre Disability Capacity development
Students Powering Naha’s Birthing and Urban Health Centre Progress
18 September 2025

Students Powering Naha’s Birthing and Urban Health Centre Progress

Twelve apprentices from the Solomon Islands National University’s Technical and Further Education (SINU TAFE) program are undertaking workplace training at the Australian–funded Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara
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Birthing and Urban Health Centre local content Capacity development
Strengthening the Foundations of Solomon Islands Construction Sector
29 July 2025

Strengthening the Foundations of Solomon Islands Construction Sector

A record 67 Solomon Islands builders, contractors, and business managers have taken part in an Australia-led industry workshop to help them strengthen their project planning, cashflow management, and long-term business growth.
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Capacity development SI-Aus Partnership skills
Waka Stret Youtube video series launched
05 June 2025

Waka Stret Youtube video series launched

An exciting new series of construction ‘how to’ videos has been launched on Youtube in a partnership between Solomon Islands National University and Australia.
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SI-Aus Partnership Capacity development
Second Infrastructure Study tour completed
03 June 2025

Second Infrastructure Study tour completed

Twelve infrastructure officials from Solomon Islands Government and Honiara City Council say they have returned from an Australian infrastructure study tour motivated to strengthen Solomon Islands infrastructure planning and implementation.
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SI-Aus Partnership Capacity development
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