This is the official account of the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jeff Roach OAM #SIAusPartnership

Solomon Islands
Charlie Sivukana, Central Bank of Solomon Islands, has returned from the Gold Conference in QLD, gaining insights into global markets, investment trends, and gold’s role as a hedge in uncertain times. Supported by the Australia Awards, he is bringing new knowledge back home
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At #Antimicrobials2026 in Adelaide, Australia Awards alumna Trisha Rofeta joined global experts tackling antimicrobial resistance 🧪 Trisha will bring back ideas to strengthen healthcare in Solomon Islands. #AustraliaAwards #SIAustraliaPartnership
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Returned Australia Awards scholars came together to reconnect, reflect, and refocus on creating positive change in Solomon Islands. #AustraliaAwards #SIAusPartnership
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Congratulations to the first cohort of SINU’s Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning! 🎓 Delivered with UTS and supported by Australia Awards, this milestone strengthens quality, inclusive and culturally responsive education in Solomon Islands.
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🚧🇸🇧🇦🇺 The SI National Transport Fund Board has praised the speed and quality of 11 road upgrades in Malaita and Honiara delivered under the #SIAusPartnership — AUD11M/SBD60M delivered by local contractors for safer roads, lower transport costs and increased🥬 market access.
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The #SIAusPartnership is boosting support for SINU-TAFE with the handover of training equipment and an extra 1,500 TVET scholarships for Solomon Islanders in 2027!
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Research shows that Australia’s infrastructure delivery model using local companies results in > 80% of total project funding staying in Solomon Islands — supporting jobs, skills and local businesses. That’s #SIAusPartnership impact. Read more 👉siip.com.sb
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Fantastic to be a part of celebrations as Australia handed over the new Buala Market in Isabel Province. A joyful day marking a new chapter for local economic development in rural areas. #SIAusPartnership is delivering 5 markets across 🇸🇧 to promote economic activity.
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Culture connects us 🇸🇧🇦🇺 🇦🇺's Ambassador for First Nations People Justin Mohamed has marked #ReconciliationWeek in 🇸🇧, meeting Ministers & Dreamcast Theatre, 🇸🇧 Hockey Federation, National Art Gallery, & 🇸🇧 Rangers Association who all partner with First Nations Australians.
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Back from Australia! Solomon Islands government communications officers sharpened their skills through hands‑on strategic comms training - tackling misinformation, building public trust, and strengthening people‑to‑people links. 🇸🇧🤝🇦🇺
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Australia’s infrastructure & skills development programs are working together to support a new generation of construction leaders to help teams work safely & deliver quality infrastructure #SIAusPartnership Find out more 👉 siip.com.sb pacificaustraliaskills.org
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At #WD2026, 🇸🇧 Sharon Inone shared insights from her work with remote & climate-vulnerable communities in the side event - Feminist Data for Climate Justice: Everyone’s Resilience Counts She spoke on locally led climate action, resilience & community-based solutions.
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Buala is proud of their new disability‑friendly market setting a new standard 🇸🇧 for accessible, climate-smart infrastructure: ♿️ Low stalls, accessible toilets, showers & ramps 🔆 Solar lighting 💧Water storage 100% built by Solomon Islanders, accessible for all!
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We’re promoting safe, healthy workplaces across every project Australia supports. On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and always. When workers feel supported & respected, they make safer decisions & everyone goes home safe 🏠
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Construction has officially started on the new Malu’u Market, with excavating and seawall construction underway, creating work for 39 local workers. We’re proud to support local companies, skilled jobs and stronger economic opportunities!
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Australia is helping upskill Solomon Islanders to get jobs & grow the economy!  We handed over 437 items of practical equipment to help agribusiness students at Don Bosco Rural Training Centre in Tetere undertake training in a safe & professional environment. #SIAusPartnership
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Under the #SIAusPartnership, Australia supports quality skills training through handover of practical equipment and scholarships awards to students at Don Bosco Technical Institute.
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We have updated our travel advice for Solomon Islands in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila. Australians in affected areas should continue to follow the advice of local authorities. smartraveller.gov.au/destina…
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Clean energy is unlocking opportunity on Savo Island through the #SIAusPartnership 🐟 500+ people now have reliable electricity for the first time, supporting homes, essential services and fish trading.
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Upgrades to 133 kms of key roads in Malaita & Honiara under the #SIAusPartnership are nearly complete 🚧 Saving time, cutting transport costs, 💯% locally delivered & unlocking a wealth of new opportunities for farmers, businesses & the local economy.
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