Month: July 2026

Monday 6th July – we did our annual visit to Nonga Hospital Maternity Ward and this year we brought some items to the Children’s Ward – as always was a lovely experience to talk to the new mothers and fathers and meet their beautiful new borns.

Visiting the 2 children’s wards and meeting the amazing staff that care for the children there was a highlight. We thanked and praised the amazing staff for their loving hearts and dedication to caring for their patients – despite the limited resources!

Next stop Vunairoto – Elementary School on the beach – we met some of the teachers and some of the children (big rain that day so no school) – lovely spot for a school looking out to Watom Island!

Then on to Vunairoto Primary and FODE campus, the Principal and teachers welcomed us to their beautiful school. We were greeted by signs in the gardens brandishing words of positive affirmations to inspire and guide the students!

Alli, Eileen and Monique all spoke to what the ENB QLD Community Inc. is about and our purpose! The staff would like to pass on their thanks and gratitude to all our members and supporters in Brisbane who work hard to ensure each year that the container comes to ENBP.

Was a wonderful day and we are blessed to visit and meet some of our recipients.

Boina Tuna

More photos on the ENBQLD Facebook

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Come along to the ENB QLD Community July end of Month and hear all about the groups latest trip back home!

TUESDAY UNPACK and DISTRIBUTION

On-site start 7.30am – departure 8pm

We woke to rain and no sign of it stopping! That did not hinder our eagerness to get the job done. All recipients and helpers for the day were contacted and happy – regardless of the wind and the rain we would persevere.

Tarpaulins were strung in the trees – spaces were cleared around the church. A plan was hatched and we made it all work. We went through till late and the container was emptied- distributed! DONE

We would like give thanks to everyone that made this day successful!

Firstly to Pastor Dauni and Talatala Penias from the Vunamami Uniting Church precinct that accommodated us on the day. The youths from the church were so enthusiastic and their energy really lifted our efforts. Thank you to Marama who prepared food karamaps for all the workers. Words cannot express how grateful we are to you all. Even Pastor helped with loading onto trucks! Boina Tuna

Volunteers came from members families in Matupit, Viviran, Raluana, Vunamumur, and Korere. Thank you always for turning up to get the job done! Experts now in the process and make the task a little less daunting.

Sarah Paivu thanks for bringing kaikai and always showing up to support!

No 1 Car Hire for looking after us always!

Medical sorting and distribution managed by Nurse Ivy from Rabaul Clinic and Nurse Catherine from Napapar Hospital- with assistance from student nurse Deni and Grace. Amazing effort ladies – thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Agmark and Rabtrans that handled all the logistics – THANK YOU ! Was a seamless journey and we appreciate the constant communications and delivery! Boina Boina.

Much appreciated assistance from the Governor Michael Marum and his exceptional team that supported our team on the ground with transportation and logistics!! Gazelle Member Jelta Wong who also assisted with delivery to the Gazelle! Kokopo Mayor James Wong your support on the day did not go unnoticed- this man was onsite on and off all day and into the night.

To the educators and medical professionals that came along to support with collections, and kind words of gratitude Boina tuna- your contributions to our province is a blessing. Continue the great work that you do for our people!

Finally to the ENB QLD Community members, contributors, sponsors and RARE RAWCS Rotary Australia – all of this is made possible because of you. Thank you from the team on the ground – we are proud to represent the group and deliver the goods to the people of East New Britain Province!

This experience is so heartwarming and for those that have made this journey – you know how meaningful it is to meet the recipients and the see the gratitude on their faces! Life is good!

More photos on the ENB Qld Facebook page.