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FemiliPNG Australia is an Australian support organisation for Femili PNG. Established by Femili PNG in 2015, it is now governed by its own Board. Recently, the entire Board made its first official visit to Port Moresby to mark Femili PNG’s 10th anniversary. The trip included insightful discussions with the Australian High Commissioner to PNG and the Femili PNG team at the Bel isi Case Management Centre in POM. Most notably, it featured the first-ever joint meeting of the Femili PNG and FemiliPNG Australia Boards.
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Femili PNG's Patron in Action |
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To celebrate our 10th anniversary, Femili PNG Patron and PNG High Commissioner to Australia, His Excellency John Ma’o Kali, visited Port Moresby to show his support. |
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Ahead of the trip, Mr. Kali actively sought support from business leaders for Femili PNG’s gala dinner. In Port Moresby, he joined Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency John Feakes, to reaffirm their shared commitment to addressing gender-based violence. Mr. Kali also attended an awareness session hosted by Femili PNG and Santos for public sector agencies, spotlighting the Bel isi PNG Case Management Centre, and visited the Centre itself to meet with the staff who operate it. His visit concluded with a speech at the gala dinner. |
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Femili PNG's 10th Anniversary Event in Goroka |
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On 30th July, Femili PNG's Goroka Case Management Centre (CMC) celebrated the organisation’s 10th anniversary. Led by MC Femi Roy, the event included remarks from Femili PNG’s leadership and partners like EHP Community Development Advisor Ms Siviri Lalave, who highlighted Femili PNG’s role in strengthening local capacity to support survivors. Special guests praised the CMC's work in addressing issues like sorcery-related violence and called for sustained funding. |
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The Goroka CMC was established with support from UN Spotlight and currently receives funding from FemiliPNG Australia through the Australian Government ANCP program and from the Government of Papua New Guinea. |
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Femili PNG Signs MOU with EHPA |
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On 30th August, Femili PNG and the Eastern Highlands Provincial Administration (EHPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying our partnership to support survivors of family, sexual, and sorcery accusation-related violence in the region. |
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Signed by EHPA Administrator, Mr. Alan Los, and Femili PNG CEO, Ms. Daisy Plana, the MOU underscores the EHPA’s commitment to collaborate with Femili PNG and provide important resources. Mr. Los formally welcomed Femili PNG’s work in the Eastern Highlands Province, while Ms. Plana emphasised our commitment to partnering with the government to deliver effective and sustainable services. |
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Lae CMC Celebrates Femili PNG's 10th Anniversary |
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Femili PNG’s Lae Case Management Centre, our first CMC, celebrated our 10th anniversary on 26th July at the Lae Yacht Club. |
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Over 100 guests, including key partners, service providers, and donors, attended the event. Highlights included the launch of Femili PNG’s 10-year report by Chair Professor Stephen Howes, reflections from service providers on Femili PNG’s critical role in addressing family and sexual violence, and a speech by Australian Consulate-General in Lae, Mr. Mark Foxe, who commended the organisation’s commitment and impact. The event concluded with a call for support to secure land and larger office space for Femili PNG's services. |
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Femili PNG Receives Vehicle Donation |
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Femili PNG received a vehicle and IT equipment from the Australian Government on 27th June in Lae. The items were donated as part of the conclusion of the ANGAU Hospital Redevelopment Project, with a motor vehicle that would no longer be in use gifted to support Femili PNG’s work. Australian Consulate-General Mr. Mark Foxe praised Femili PNG’s efforts in assisting survivors of family and sexual violence, highlighting the role the vehicle will play in enhancing logistical support. |
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Thank You Denga for a Decade of Service |
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Femili PNG says a heartfelt farewell to Ms. Denga Ilave, Lae Case Management Centre Operations Director, who concluded 10 years of remarkable service in September 2024. Joining the organisation in its earliest days, Denga has played a pivotal role in Femili PNG's transformation from modest beginnings into a leading advocate for survivors of family and sexual violence. Her dedication, leadership, and commitment have left an enduring legacy. Thank you, Denga, for a decade of extraordinary impact! |
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Data from Femili PNG's First Decade |
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Recently, Femili PNG launched two reports authored by Professor Stephen Howes and Estelle Stambolie from ANU's Development Policy Centre. |
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The first report, Survivor Data from Femili PNG’s First Decade, draws on data from over 7,000 survivors admitted as clients since 2014. It reveals that Femili PNG’s assistance has reached over 20,000 individuals (including dependents), with monthly intakes now triple what they were a decade ago. The report highlights key trends, such as the increasing number of walk-in clients and the critical role of safe houses, legal assistance, and emergency services in addressing survivors’ needs. It also identifies challenges, such as the need to reduce processing times for Interim Protection Orders. |
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The second report, Feedback from Survivors: 2021-23, provides valuable insights from client feedback surveys conducted over the past three years. Survivors consistently expressed high satisfaction with Femili PNG’s services, particularly in relation to relocations and protection orders. The report also highlights opportunities for growth, such as better support for children in safe houses and efforts to make the feedback process more inclusive and representative of the broader client base. |
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New Femili PNG Film Launched |
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Femili PNG has launched a new short film that shares the organisation's story through the lens of those who access our services and the communities we support. Created by Weightless Films and funded by FemiliPNG Australia, the film is available to watch on the Femili PNG website and YouTube. |
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Devpolicy Talks - the podcast of the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre - has recently published a podcast on Femili PNG's work with survivors of family and sexual violence. In the podcast, Robin Davies speaks with Daisy Plana, CEO of Femili PNG, together with in-house lawyer Delwyn Dau and Goroka Program Manager, Elly Toimbo, on the occasion of the organisation’s tenth anniversary. |
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FPNG Outreach Takes Awareness to NBC Radio Listeners |
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Femili PNG has partnered with NBC Morobe to launch a weekly radio program focused on raising awareness about family and sexual violence (FSV) in communities. In the first segment, the Lae Outreach team - led by Training and Outreach Coordinator Mawe Farike with outreach officers Bernard Nulai and Georgina Ira - introduced Femili PNG’s services for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and sorcery accusation-related violence. Future episodes will cover topics like child safety, referral pathways, and available support services.
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A separate live broadcast on 24th July with Femili PNG’s Communications and PR Manager, Renat Muruket, and Case Work Manager, Veronica Lahis, also celebrated Femili PNG’s tenth anniversary.
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Content warning: Family and sexual violence |
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Ashlyn endured years of sexual abuse from her grandfather and uncle after being placed in their care as a child. At 15, she escaped and sought help, leading to her case being referred to Femili PNG. With Femili PNG's support, along with police and court collaboration, Ashlyn was granted protection orders, and both perpetrators were arrested and sentenced to prison terms. Femili PNG also reunited Ashlyn with her biological family, providing her with safety and stability. Ashlyn was 18 years old when she received justice. She now feels safe and at peace, and is thankful to Femili PNG and the other service providers involved in her case. |
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Content warning: Family and sexual violence |
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For years, Rayleen faced escalating abuse from her husband, Willy, which left her living in fear for her safety and that of her two children. Seeking help through the Family and Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU) and Femili PNG, she worked with her caseworker to secure an Interim Protection Order (IPO), safe accommodation, and medical care for a serious health condition. Recognising the need for a supportive environment, Rayleen chose to return to her family. With Femili PNG’s assistance, she was safely repatriated and warmly welcomed by her loved ones. Femili PNG also provided a business startup kit to support her financial independence. Today, Rayleen is safe, recovering, and surrounded by the care she needs. |
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Condolence Notice for the Late Anna Wissink |
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We would like to express our heartfelt and sincere condolences at the passing of dedicated Femili PNG Board Member and Treasurer late Mrs Anna Wissink. We were saddened to learn of her passing on Tuesday 14th May 2024. |
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A sincere and heartfelt thank you to our funders |
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