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Happy 51st Independence Day, Papua New Guinea!

On behalf of the PNGFQI, we wish all Papua New Guineans a proud, joyful and memorable celebration.

Yumi Wan Kantri — We Are One Country — Hanua Tamona!

ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO

Come grab a delicious and affordable lunch pack at our ENB QLD Community Inc FOOD STALL!

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of PNG culture, music, traditional dancing, delicious food, arts and crafts, and community spirit!

Saturday, 12 September 2026

8:30am–3:00pm

Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh

Book online now: https://pngfqi.org/events/

Bring the whole family – everyone is welcome!

Thank you Elsie Baining for facilitating and bringing this Microscope from Australia all the way to Vunapope, Kokopo. This powerful important tool was sent from Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology in Australia to St Mary’s Vunapope Kokopo District Hospital Pathology, it will be used for diagnostic purposes of finding out the microorganisms causing diseases or any Blood cell abnormalities and also help with Patients Management. This powerful tool has been brought in the Country by this Powerful woman who had to deal with security and customs to bring it here and we thank you. We also send our gratitude and thanks to Andrea, Dr Chris Arthur and the Team in Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, 24 Hurworth Street, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006, Australia. Boina Tuna.

SAVE THE DATES | PARADISE FESTIVAL MARKETS 2026

Brisbane’s premier Pacific and multicultural riverside market experience is back!

Join us each month as we celebrate culture, creativity, community and local businesses at the beautiful Captain Burke Park, Kangaroo Point.

Papua New Guinea Independence Celebration 2026

Join us for Queensland’s biggest celebration of Papua New Guinea’s rich culture, heritage and community spirit!

Experience a vibrant day of:

Traditional cultural performances

Music and entertainment

Authentic PNG arts and crafts

Delicious PNG food and flavours

Community connection and family fun

Saturday, 12 September 2026

8:30am – 3:00pm

Bill Norris Oval, 39 Boundary Street, Beenleigh QLD

Early Bird Tickets

• Adults: $10

• Students: $5 (Student ID required)

• Children 12 & under: FREE

https://events.humanitix.com/papua-new-guinea-cultural…

Gate Prices

• Adults: $15

• Students: $10

Celebrate the colours, traditions and diversity of Papua New Guinea with friends, family and the wider community. Everyone is welcome—we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone that came along!

To all the helpers, cooks, friends and family- each meeting is successful because of your ongoing support!

Our community stood together in a minute’s silence to honour the lives lost in the recent two‑boat tragedy. We prayed for our families grieving loved ones and for those who are still missing at sea.

We found comfort today as a community by sharing stories, great company and delicious food! It’s coming together in times like this that strengthens our connection to ENBP. There may be distance keeping us apart- but East New Britain is always in our heart!

More photos at Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ENBQLDCommunityInc

Lovely to see new babies and mothers at Napapar Hospital receiving the Mother’s Packs – thank you midwife Nurse Catherine for distributing packs to your region.

Aunty Doreen and Aunty Liz took a trip to Sikut Talvat to deliver items to the aid post and school. What a great adventure and opportunity to see family! Boina Tuna

Thank you to the teachers and admin staff from Vunairoto that gifted us with beautiful baskets, filled with treats. Boina Tuna

PNG 51st Independence is happening – we will again be at Bill Norris Oval – Saturday 12.09.2026. Thank you, and appreciate your patience as we work with the volume of applications coming in for Stalls, Performances and entry tickets.

Keep grabbing your tickets – as we work on building our very own PNG CULTURAL PRECINCT right here in beautiful Brisbane QLD.

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

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=east%20new%20britain%20queensland%20community%20inc

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.

Due to the chance of wet weather on Sunday and the lack of shelter at Kalinga Park- we have changed venue to the Murarrie Progress Hall

10 Queensport Road. Murarrie

Near train station.

Bring a DISH to share… all welcome!

Saturday 22 August

6:00 PM – Midnight

Waters Edge – Hamilton�Level 2, 39 Hercules St

Celestial Celebration!

$160 per person

We are looking forward to @BETELNUTBAND entertaining our guests and DJ Broski.

The dance floor will be on fire !

Amazing prizes are starting to come in and we are excited for another action packed raffle area – especially those last minute bidding wars!

If you are interested in attending we have limited seats available on some tables. Message us immediately and on receipt of payment – that seat is yours!

$80 to secure – balance due 5th July.

Last day of Autumn was glorious on the bayside today! Blue skies and sunshine on our faces was just what the doctor ordered!

So lovely to see so many faces today and spend time together eating delicious kaikai and catching up!

Thank you to all that attended!

Big thanks to all the cooks and food contributions.

See you all at the June end of month Sunday 28th at Kalinga Park!

Dance practice for girls and boys – any connection to ENB – any level – any age all are welcome! Love when our culture is passed through our community- join us!

ENB QLD Community Inc

Sunday 31st May – 11am

End of Month Meeting

WYNNUM ESPLANADE

Lighthouse Park

Look for the ENB Tent and Picnic Shelter! Bring a dish to share and your chair!

Much appreciation to all of the amazing contributors- without your support and giving hearts these deliveries of medical and educational supplies to ENB would not be possible.

Thank you to all that came to pack – your assistance was greatly valued. Special mention to Fiona who joined Rotary on the past few Thursday’s to ensure the packing progress – with Leonie, Angie, Ashante, Eddie, Emmanuel, Mel and Elsie.

To our members that did pick ups / drop offs / storing / collecting of essential items – THANK YOU!

Over 2 Saturdays our muscles Fiona and Jennifer, Peter W, Richard B, Glenn, Fraser, Mel, Peter Malai & Family, Hamish, Alfred, Richard and Aunty Cathy, Christine and Alli.

Each year this is made possible with our successful partnership with RAWCS Northern Region RARE

Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) – thanks to the Rotarians that helped with our pack and freight logistics!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED –

Saturday 9th MAY 2026

8 am – 12noon RARE WAREHOUSE

73 MacArthur Street

Alexandra Hills

Container Packing for ENB QLD

2026 medical and educational supplies!

If you can spare an hour or two and a bit of muscle – we would appreciate your assistance! Thank you!

Wet weather