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We love delivering maternity packs. The appreciation and smiles in the ward brings joy. This year we delivered 514 packs a new record.

Thank you Maria Mijts and the team of dedicated women for always sourcing and sewing the maternity packs.

We are forever grateful to the St Joseph and St Anthony Parish, Bracken Ridge craft group have exceeded expectations sewing and knitting much needed baby blankets and clothes.

Thank you to all the nurses who do an incredible work with the limited resources they have.

B O I N A T U N A (Thank you) RARE for the partnership since 2017. East New Britain Province health and education has benefited greatly from donations received after 7 x 40ft containers

Rotary Australia World Community Service Northern Region and Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment. Also known by its acronym “RARE” Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment is a volunteer-based recycling facility used to collect and redistribute goods, principally donated by companies, hospitals and educational institutions. The goods it distributes are destined for developing countries and to disadvantaged individuals in the local community.

NONGA HOSPITAL: Wednesday 31/7/24
VUNAPOPE HOSPITAL: Tuesday 30/7/24
CALLAN SERVICES: TESTING EVERY DAY 9AM TO 4 PM

Bring your health book. FREE Glasses will only be given after eye testing has been done.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this possible. This is our 7th container unloaded.

This day always marks a special day in our calendar and nothing would be possible without our amazing members and PNG community of Brisbane.

Also special mentions to Vunamami Uniting Church for allowing us to use the grounds for the second year running, and also RABTRANS and AGMARK for the delivery of the container.

Boina Tuna

Hi everyone,

The following are the locations to have your eyes tested. Please make sure you have your eyes tested before glasses are distributed.

VUNAPOPE EYE CLINIC: TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, K5 EYE TESTING

NONGA HOSPITAL: EYE CINIC EVERY DAY, WEDNESDAY GLASS DISTRIBUTIONS K5

CALLAN SERVICES: TESTING EVERY DAY, 9AM TO 4 PM

WARANGOI HEALTH CENTRE EYE TESTING

KEREVAT HEALTH CENTRE

EYE TESTING.

Everyone should have their eyes tested before glasses are distributed.

TOKSAVE 2024 – To all our followers in EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE. Get your EYE CHECK!

FREE Reading Glasses Clinics.

We are delivering free reading glasses after Monday 22 July 2024. Date to be advised through our FB page or radio RENB.

Please do an eye check at

Nonga Hospital or Callan Services Vunapope.

Bring your health book.

Spread the word to friends and family that Glasses will be distributed only to those who have had their eye checked.

Rabaul Hotel

https://www.facebook.com/RabaulHotel

Our National Mask Festival & Warwagira is back in Rabaul after 18 years at Queen Elizabeth Park, within walking distance to the Rabaul Hotel.

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with 38 well appointed exdcutife style Hotel rooms – Rabaul Hotel really is the best address in Town !!

See you at the Rabaul Hotel this Mask Festival. Just like old times !

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East New Britain Tourism Authority

This notice serves to inform all interested participating groups, SME’s, and our interested tourists that the official registration dates are set from the 01st – 08th of this month. Late registration will not be entertaining after the set dates. Call into commerce office, opposite Anderson Foodland, and get your groups registered. Thanknyou.

We are so grateful to partner with SolarBuddy , a wonderful innovation and sustainable glow that we’ve been privileged to introduce to East New Britain! We are glad to announce that we have signed an MOU and recieved 500 units to start! We are excited to see what the future brings with this new partnership!

‘This illumination is shattering the long-standing cycles of energy poverty that have been a barrier on the collective progress of our communities for generations.’

Thank you SolarBuddy and Elly Harris for recognising our group, and choosing to partner with us and the work we do for our home, East New Britain!

#SolarBuddy#ENBQLD

For more info and insight, visit https://www.solarbuddy.org

To all our members and followers- apologies for any confusion- we have moved our Sunday meeting for the 23rd to the 30th JUNE. Please let everyone know the date changes.

See you all Sunday 30th – dance practice starts for all our dancers!

https://facebook.com/events/s/enb-qld-june-end-of-month-sund/864551945503624

Air Niugini’s generosity has made it possible for us to offer an incredible prize for the Major Raffle at the Guria Gala Ball on September 7th, 2024.

The prize includes 2 return flights Brisbane – TOKUA – Brisbane, in Business Class BNE – POM – BNE and Economy POM – TOKUA – POM.

Get your $10 ticket now and you could be the lucky winner! Contact us or message one of our executives to secure your tickets today!

We were blessed today and the rain held off for us to finish the packing of our next Container!

We would like to thank all that came and helped with today’s packing – your assistance is greatly appreciated! AMAZING

The container is packed to the roof and fully loaded with Medical and Educational supplies destined for East New Britain.

To all our members and supporters who contribute to our fundraising events – THIS IS WHAT WE ACHIEVED because of YOU!

Boina Tuna

ENB QLD followers-

Telstra is offering free calls to PNG from telstra landlines & telstra mobiles from midnight tonight 29th May to Wednesday next week 5th June.

https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/we-re-offering-free-calls-to-papua-new-guinea

The above website has more details if you need.

It’s to assist the peeps affected by landslide, but it open to all. Voice calls only – NOT video calls.

27th National Mask & Warwagira Festival

Queens Park, Rabaul

10 – 13 July 2024

Hi Everyone. We apologize for the long delay in releasing this official flyer. We are ready and set for July 10th-13th at Queen Elizabeth Park-Rabaul.

Please watch this Facebook space for more updates on our preparation and featured activities…. National Mask & Warwagira Festival-ENB

DEPOSITS DUE to secure your seat for this year’s Guria Gala Ball!

“Take a walk on the Wild Side”

7th September 2024.

All tables have been reserved.

thank you to all our supporters of this event!

We look forward to another amazing event in September.

Boina Tuna

A snippet of more raffles for this Saturday Night… Island Night Dance at 6.30pm

Toastie Maker / PNG fabric

PNG painting

x2 tickets for Broncos/Sharks game 8June at Suncorp – Thanks to Ari and Eddie Cheung

Master Chef Knives/BBQ Tools in PNG basket

Norths Rugby Club

150 Shaw Road, Wavell Heights

$20 entry – tickets available at gate.

Since 2017, our group’s endeavors have not gone unnoticed. We are honored to be among the recipients of the proceeds from the sale of the 2024 calendars. We extend our sincere gratitude for this recognition. Heritage Bank B O I N A T U N A (Thank you)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Saturday 1st JUNE

8-12noon RARE WAREHOUSE

61 – 73 MacArthur Street

Alexandra Hills

Container Packing for ENB QLD

2024 medical and educational supplies!

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

An enormous day of delicious Aigir cooked fresh on the day by our amazing cooks! Mumu taro and kauau – tasty chicken or pork options – filled our bellies!

We appreciate the support of the wider community who showed up despite the weather.

SOLD OUT in a couple of hours – Boina Boina

To the team – our members – who assist with setup / cooking / packing / clean up, a day like this is never possible without YOU. Boina Tuna

Congratulations to all our raffle prize winners

Island Night Dance in May on the 25th – keep up to date on events on our socials!