Vanuatu Skills Partnership

26/04/2026

📍 Welcome to our first Vanuatu Skills Partnership video 🎥 series ,sharing stories about the people 👥, partners 🤝, and communities 🌱 driving development at community level through the power 💪 of skills.

👀 Keep an eye on this page for more videos 🎬 as we continue to share stories 📖 of skills, partnerships 🤝, and impact at community level with support from the Australian Government through the Australian High Commission, Vanuatu🌍

Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Penama Provincial Updates Department of Water Resources-Vanuatu Ministry Of Lands & Natural Resources Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu Ministry of the Prime Minister - Vanuatu

26/04/2026

Congratulations New Vanuatu Institute of Technology- Skills That Matter

13/04/2026

We join others in remembering Joel Toa with deep respect and gratitude, honoring a life dedicated to service and impact.

He was a committed visionary leader whose passion and leadership contributed immensely to the skills sector and inspired many Ni‑Vanuatu men and women.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this sad time.

Rest in peace, Sir 🙏

05/04/2026

Our continuous partnership with the Department of Water Resources-Vanuatu to support Tafea WASH technicians for provincial development..

💧 DWSSP WASH TECHNICIANS TOT REFRESHER TRAINING💧

A Drinking Water Safety and Security Plan (DWSSP) TOT refresher training was recently delivered to TAFEA WASH Technicians, strengthening their capacity to safeguard community water systems. The training was funded by the Vanuatu Skills Partnership and facilitated by the Department of Water Resources (DoWR).

These dedicated WASH technicians are graduates of Certificate II in Plumbing, completed in July 2025—the highest plumbing qualification currently available in Vanuatu. The refresher training reinforced their technical skills and practical knowledge to ensure drinking water systems remain safe, secure, and resilient for communities across TAFEA.

In addition, while graduating in July 2025, emerging leaders among the graduates were identified and supported to establish their own local businesses, enabling them to actively use their qualifications, provide professional services, and create sustainable livelihoods while supporting community water needs.

👏 A strong step forward in empowering local skills, strengthening service delivery, and ensuring safe water for all.



Ministry Of Lands & Natural Resources Vanuatu Skills Partnership

02/04/2026

It is a pleasure to support the Sanma Provincial Government and government departments in Luganville and across Sanma Province to understand the importance of strategic communications—align messaging, shift mindsets, and effectively utilise communications to drive provincial development—facilitated through the Ministry of Education and Training’s Sanma Skills Centre.🙌
Sanma Provincial Government Council

Today it was a great opportunity for government align agencies that Vanuatu Skills Partnership delivers a Strategic Communication Consultation program for Sanma Provincial, engaging key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, align messaging, and enhance effective communication for sustainable development.

👨‍💼:Harrison Selmen
📸:Wainoni Roa
MC: Daniel Molisa Saul

30/03/2026

We are delighted to welcome to Santo this morning the Directors of New Zealand–based company Hills Hats, Simon and Rosie Smuts Kennedy, as they meet with the Sanma Creative Hub 🤝🇳🇿🇻🇺

This first-ever visit marks a significant milestone 🌱 in strengthening trade relationships and opening new market pathways for Vanuatu’s creative industries 🧺🌍

This engagement reflects a deep respect for local skills 💛 and provides valuable insights into global markets for our talented weavers 🌏🧶

Organised with the support of our Creative Industries Specialist, Rosie Boylan 👩‍💼, the visit also highlights the use of innovative solar drying technology ☀️⚙️ introduced by VSP through the Ministry of Education and Training’s Sanma Skills Centre, with support from Australia 🇦🇺✅
Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Sanma Provincial Government Council Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu Department of Industry Vanuatu

27/03/2026

We are proud to see Nok Construction growing as a sustainable independent business!🌿🌱

The locally owned business has secured a major contract from the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vanuatu to renovate the Fanafo Health Centre and Malao dispensary, boosting essential health services for rural communities in Santo. The contract is their first-ever international contract won through a competitive tender process, valued at over VT25 million.🙌🤝

Nok’s formation was facilitated through the Ministry of Education and Training’s Sanma Skills Centre, with support from the Australian Government. The Skills Centre provides access to training in high-demand skill 🛠️ areas and also coaching in business start-up and growth. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

Through this support, Nok is now a sustainable business standing proudly on its own, employing both men and women builders. Its success shows how skilled local talent is driving service delivery at the provincial level and in line with the Government’s decentralisation agenda.✊👐
Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry of Justice and Community Services Health Promotions Vanuatu Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu Sanma Provincial Government Council

11/03/2026

06/03/2026

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞!📢

Our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 are now available in our latest newsletter 📬

Click the link below ⬇️ to learn more.

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Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu Penama Provincial Updates Sanma Provincial Government Council Malampa Provincial Government Vanuatu Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Vanuatu Ministry of Justice and Community Services Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry & Biosecurity Dipatmen blong ol Woman Department of Industry Vanuatu Department of Tourism Vanuatu Vanuatu Disability Promotion & Advocacy TAFEA News Flash Torba Provincial Government Council

05/03/2026

At the Vanuatu Skills Partnership, 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 and 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 means thinking about our families too. 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

After settling into our new National Office location, our team have now set up a 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓 – a 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 where all children can play, read and relax when they visit. 🧸📚This has been our practice across our previous office settings, and we are pleased to continue it in our new space.

The initiative reflects our commitment to ‘𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆’ in the workplace ⚖️, recognising that many of our staff are parents and caregivers. 👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👦

We are grateful that we can create a work culture that values wellbeing, family, and flexibility. 💙🌿 Because when our staff feel supported, they can bring their best to the work we do together. 🙌
Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu

25/02/2026

Hello everyone! 🌺

Mifala i glad tumas blong seremaot '𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒔' ia📖💛 — we hemi kam tru long skil trening — we i soemaot ol woman weva long Sanma Province. 🧶🌿

Through skills training delivered through the Ministry of Education and Training’s Sanma Skills Centre, in partnership with the Department of Industry and with support from the Government of Australia 🇦🇺, these women entrepreneurs are strengthening their weaving businesses 💼, building confidence 💪, and contributing to their families and communities 🌏🤝.

Read more below👇

Stay connected and follow this space as we continue to share more stories of transformative change in the months ahead.

Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry of Justice and Community Services Dipatmen blong ol Woman Department of Industry Vanuatu Sanma Provincial Government Council