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A recent workshop with government focal points, led by the Disabled People’s Association of Solomon Islands, provided practical steps to government ministries to implement the National Disability Policy 2023-2031, which aims to increase #inclusion and #accessibility for people with disabilities

Representatives from the Solomon Islands construction sector heard powerful stories from people with disabilities working in infrastructure and the valuable contributions they make.

Australian High Commission acting Counsellor Samantha Bell officially handed over the last of five new Honiara bus shelters to Honiara City Council Deputy Mayor Clement Terewauri, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travellers.

Honiara City Mayor Eddie Siapu has officially opened the first of five new Australian-funded bus shelters in Honiara, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travellers along Mendana and Kukum highways.

Australia’s SBD1.65billion infrastructure partnership with Solomon Islands has delivered its  third industry training to support local industry winning more work and delivering better quality infrastructure.

This year SIIP marked International Womens Day with a panel discussion on 'Infrastructure Mere - Embrace Equity'. The panel featured electrician Stephanie Siapu, NHA Project Engineer Freda Waki, SIIP Gender Coordinator Ella Ghiro and SIIP Deputy Team Leader Tony Telford. What's it's like to be a woman working in traditional male roles, why is it important for women to be involved in infrastructure and what's their message to women and girls wanting a career in infrastructure? You can watch or  listen now.

The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) is acknowledging this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) by highlighting infrastructure’s vital role in creating 'transformative solutions for inclusive development’ – this year’s theme.