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Help wanted- did you work in one of PNG’s Government agencies?

Help wanted for compilation of book material – Grateful for copies of photographs and words on personal recollections of working in one of the Government agencies that have over the past few decades morphed into today’s PNG State Owned Enterprises. This would include PTC (now Telikom, Post PNG & DataCo), Elcom (now PNG Power), Water ...

Prime Minister Marape’s Australia Day message

Prime Minister James Marape today extended is warmest wishes to the government and people of Australia on Australia Day, January 26, 2025, reflecting on the enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and its longstanding partner in the region. ‘As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence this year, we pause to acknowledge Australia’s historic role ...

🌴Support the PNGAA Community! Being part of PNGAA means you’re passionate about Papua New Guinea (PNG), its landscape, its rich history, , your lived experiences in PNG, and also sharing this fascinating culture with others! So, are you a financial member of PNGAA? PNGAA needs your financial support to continue the mission of advancing culture within ...

PNGAA Congratulates Year 11 Scholarship holders

The PNGAA is delighted to hear the results from the nine students it supported again last year. PNGAA congratulates all six students from Anguganak High School who have worked diligently and been accepted into Year 11, with three from Oksapmin High who are moving on to Year 10. We especially congratulate Sheppelle Hapika who has had a ...

50th Anniversary of Independence

On 16 September 1975, the nation of Papua New Guinea achieved its independence from Australia. The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia (PNGAA) looks forward to sharing this special 50th anniversary of independence year with you. We wish to share events for you to enjoy, along with your stories, your news and your photos – hilarious, heartwarming, ...

American historical expert promotes historical literacy for PNG Tourism

Dr. Brent Glass, former Director of the National Museum of American History and senior advisor to the Smithsonian Institute, made a special visit to the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) in September 2024 and discussed the importance of promoting historical literacy and public memory in Papua New Guinea. Dr. Glass is a prominent figure ...

Notice of Annual General Meeting Sunday 27 April 2025 – Rydges Hotel, North Sydney

The 74TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Papua New Guinea Association of Australia Incorporated will be held in Sydney on Sunday 27 April 2025 at the Rydges Hotel, Gibbes Room, 54 McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW, commencing at 11:30 am. If you are mailing your proxy, please ensure that it is received by the Returning Officer, ...

PNGAA WA Lunch – February 2025

Date: 21 February 2024 Where: Air Force Memorial Estate, 2 Bull Creek Drive, BULL CREEK WA 6149 Time: 1130 – 1530 Our guests will be the Executive of the PNG Association of Western Australia who will speak to us about the wantok community in WA as well as the organisation’s missions and goals. Please RSVP no later than Friday, ...

Nobodies to Somebodies: Experiences of PNG PALM Workers in Australia and NZ

Nobodies to Somebodies: Moukele Migrant Workers from NCD, PNG in New Zealand and Australia Date: Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 1pm – 2pm AEDT Department of Pacific Affairs, ANU, Coombs Building, Seminar Room F and Online Book ticket – Register HERE Please note that this is a hybrid event. For online attendance please sign up to obtain the Zoom link. Access ...

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Help wanted- did you work in one of PNG’s Government agencies?

Help wanted for compilation of book material – Grateful for copies of photographs and words on personal recollections of working in one of the Government agencies that have over the past few decades morphed into today’s PNG State Owned Enterprises. This would include PTC (now Telikom, Post PNG & DataCo), Elcom (now PNG Power), Water …

Prime Minister Marape’s Australia Day message

Prime Minister James Marape today extended is warmest wishes to the government and people of Australia on Australia Day, January 26, 2025, reflecting on the enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and its longstanding partner in the region. ‘As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence this year, we pause to acknowledge Australia’s historic role …

🌴Support the PNGAA Community! Being part of PNGAA means you’re passionate about Papua New Guinea (PNG), its landscape, its rich history, , your lived experiences in PNG, and also sharing this fascinating culture with others! So, are you a financial member of PNGAA? PNGAA needs your financial support to continue the mission of advancing culture within …

PNGAA Congratulates Year 11 Scholarship holders

The PNGAA is delighted to hear the results from the nine students it supported again last year. PNGAA congratulates all six students from Anguganak High School who have worked diligently and been accepted into Year 11, with three from Oksapmin High who are moving on to Year 10. We especially congratulate Sheppelle Hapika who has had a …

50th Anniversary of Independence

On 16 September 1975, the nation of Papua New Guinea achieved its independence from Australia. The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia (PNGAA) looks forward to sharing this special 50th anniversary of independence year with you. We wish to share events for you to enjoy, along with your stories, your news and your photos – hilarious, heartwarming, …

American historical expert promotes historical literacy for PNG Tourism

Dr. Brent Glass, former Director of the National Museum of American History and senior advisor to the Smithsonian Institute, made a special visit to the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) in September 2024 and discussed the importance of promoting historical literacy and public memory in Papua New Guinea. Dr. Glass is a prominent figure …

Notice of Annual General Meeting Sunday 27 April 2025 – Rydges Hotel, North Sydney

The 74TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Papua New Guinea Association of Australia Incorporated will be held in Sydney on Sunday 27 April 2025 at the Rydges Hotel, Gibbes Room, 54 McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW, commencing at 11:30 am. If you are mailing your proxy, please ensure that it is received by the Returning Officer, …

PNGAA WA Lunch – February 2025

Date: 21 February 2024 Where: Air Force Memorial Estate, 2 Bull Creek Drive, BULL CREEK WA 6149 Time: 1130 – 1530 Our guests will be the Executive of the PNG Association of Western Australia who will speak to us about the wantok community in WA as well as the organisation’s missions and goals. Please RSVP no later than Friday, …

Nobodies to Somebodies: Experiences of PNG PALM Workers in Australia and NZ

Nobodies to Somebodies: Moukele Migrant Workers from NCD, PNG in New Zealand and Australia Date: Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 1pm – 2pm AEDT Department of Pacific Affairs, ANU, Coombs Building, Seminar Room F and Online Book ticket – Register HERE Please note that this is a hybrid event. For online attendance please sign up to obtain the Zoom link. Access …

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