Events related to the 50th Independence Anniversary of PNG
Upcoming PNG Independence-related Celebrations
Date
Location
Detail
29 Aug 2025
Perth
PNGAA WA Luncheon – RAAFA Club, Bull Creek WA, 11:30 – 16:30, Pay as you Go, Contact Kylee @ 0405 334 501
6 Sep 2025
Brisbane
University of Queensland Art Museum – Symposium 10 am – 12 pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4131, Celebration 12:30 pm – 3pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4116
6 Sep 2025
Brisbane
East New Britain Guria Gala Ball – Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane, QLD. RSVP: Iava Parapa-Falvey – iparapafalvey@yahoo.com
9 Sep 2025
Gold Coast
Gold Coast PNG Club – Cultural Cocktail Party, HOTA, Gold Coast, QLD; RSVP: Iava Parapa-Falvey – iparapafalvey@yahoo.com
12 Sep 2025
Perth
PNG Association of WA Inc – Independence Anniversary Ball, Astral Crown, Perth, 6pm – 12am, Contact Julie B: 0480 311 684
12 Sep 2025
Canberra
13 Sep 2025
Brisbane
PNG Federation Qld Inc Cultural Day, Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh, QLD
13 Sep 2025
Cairns
PNG Wantoks Association, Cairns PNG 50th Anniversary Ball, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, 35 Wharf St, Cairns, 6pm. Information: 0419977898
13 Sep 2025
Perth
PNG Association of WA Inc – 50th Cultural Day Event – Taylor Reserve, Taylor Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia, 08:00 – 16:00, Contact Julie B: 0480 311 684
14 Sep 2025
Gold Coast
Gold Coast PNG Club 50th Independence Luncheon, Southport Golf Club, QLD. RSVP Iava Parapa-Falvey – iparapafalvey@yahoo.com
20 Sep 2025
Melbourne
12.30pm – Richmond Church Hall, 304-314 Church Street, Richmond VIC, RSVP Julius Jacobs 0450 560 357, Teresa Cox 0435 716 693, Bring your family, a pot of kaukau, banana, taro, tapiok to share, and byo drinks. Sit roast of pork, lamb and chicken will be provided.
20 Sep 2025
Brisbane
Consul General (Brisbane) Kumul 50th Independence Ball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
27 Sep 2025
Sydney
Sydney Wantok – 50th Independence Ball, Showroom, Hornsby RSL, 6.30pm – 11:30pm, Dress: Formal Cost: Early bird – $150 (before27 August) – $180 after 27 August 2025, BSB: 062 000 Account No: 17021082 Please add payment description: Last Name_PNG50 and then email: sydwantok@gmail.com for confirmation and ticket collection, 3 course meal with drinks and canapes on arrival
Sep 2025
Cairns
Cairns Regional Council, Mulgrave Gallery – ‘The Invisible Line: Stories, Legends and Connections’, This exhibition will highlight the ancestral and continued connections between PNG and Australia through art and stories. These stories celebrate Australian First Nation and PNG cultures as well as contemporary interpretations and PNG diaspora voices in Australia
1 Nov 2025
Brisbane
PNG Gulf Association of QLD Inc – 2025 Annual Gala Dinner – Hillstone, St Lucia – Tickets @ www.trybooking.com/DDCMH or FaceBook @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1141503524663266
26 Nov 2025
Sydney
PNGAA 50th Anniversary Independence – Norths Club, Cammeray, (Sydney) – www.pngaa.org
5 Dec 2025
Perth
PNGAA WA Christmas Lunch – RAAFA Club, Bull Creek – 1130 – 1630 – Pay as you Go – Contact Kylee @ 0405 334 501
