Bethesda Disability and Support Centre Receives Essential Equipment

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The Bethesda Disability and Support Centre in Guadalcanal has received essential equipment and furniture from Australia enabling them to deliver inclusive training for its students.

Items handed over includes a generator (plus drum fuel), ICT equipment, and furniture which will ensure a comfortable learning environment and enable students to continue their studies during power outages.

Bethesda students with brand new ICT equipment donated by Australia.

Mrs. Thelma Awasi, Principal of Bethesda Disability and Support Centre, said the resources will strengthen the Centre’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities.

“This collaboration with Australia comes at the perfect time. These resources will significantly enhance the quality of our programs and services, allowing us to better meet our students’ needs,” Mrs Awasi said.

Australian High Commission representatives with APTC Executive Nicki Baird, and Bethesda staff and students during official handover at Bethesda Disability and Support Center.

“This support will strengthen our ability to nurture growth and independence, and will bringing hope and opportunity to many individuals living with a disability.”

Australia has been a long-standing partner of the Solomon Islands Government in delivering training and upskilling young people to find jobs and contribute to their communities.

Australian High Commission representatives with Bethesda Principal, Mrs Thelma Awasi (Centre), APTC Executive Director Nicki Baird (second from left) during official handover. Australia donated ICT equipment, generator and classroom furniture to Bethesda Disability and Support Center.

Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islanders, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said this support reflects Australia’s continuing commitment to strengthening the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector in Solomon Islands.

“By providing essential equipment, we are helping students access high-quality training that equips them with practical skills, regardless of their abilities,” High Commissioner Hilton said.

 Bethesda Disability and Support Centre currently has 18 enrolled students, including six females.

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