FemiliPNG Australia Trivia Night

Join us on Friday 7th November for an exciting night of trivia to celebrate Papua New Guinea's 50th independence anniversary!

Proceeds from the event will support Femili PNG’s critical work delivering essential services to survivors of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea.

Arrive at the Ainslie Football & Social Club from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase from the bistro.

Ticket prices:

• Individual tickets: $30

• Table of 10: $280

Please note that ticket numbers are limited - purchase yours early before they run out!

Prizes will be awarded on the night, and PNG artifacts, bilums, and Femili PNG coffee will be available for purchase.

A special thank you to trivia legends Andrew Rowell and Therese Faulkner for once again agreeing to host this volunteer-run trivia night.

Who is Femili PNG?

Femili PNG is a Papua New Guinean NGO that supports survivors of family and sexual violence in PNG. Since opening their first case management centre in 2014, they have supported over 8,000 individuals to access safe accommodation, medical support, law and justice interventions, financial support, and more. Femili PNG now operates free crisis services in Lae, Port Moresby and Goroka. They also operate the Bel isi Safe House in Port Moresby.

In addition to their crisis services, Femili PNG undertakes extensive outreach to raise awareness about family and sexual violence and what help is available. They train community leaders on how to effectively support survivors in locations they can’t reach directly; and collaborate closely with other service providers to enhance their impact. You can read more in their annual report.

Who is FemiliPNG Australia?

FemiliPNG Australia is an Australian support organisation for Femili PNG. We recognise that local people, local communities, and local organisations are best placed to respond to the needs of Papua New Guinean families. That's why we're so committed to putting Femili PNG at the centre of all our work - with them leading the way, and us operating in support.

Our close partnership with Femili PNG makes our organisations stronger. Femili PNG provides a deep understanding of the PNG context and expertise in case management. FemiliPNG Australia provides funds and difficult-to-source technical skills to support Femili PNG’s work. This allows us to support the delivery of an extremely effective, high-quality service for survivors of family and sexual violence.

You can read more about our work in our annual report.

Family and Sexual Violence in PNG

While violence affects us all, violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, 1 in 3 women will experience violence in their lifetime. In PNG, that rate increases to 2 in 3. Children are also greatly affected, with 62% of sexual violence cases in PNG involving a child.

Since becoming independent, PNG has shown a significant commitment to addressing family and sexual violence across the country. In 2013, for example, the Family Protection Act was introduced to provide legal protections for survivors of violence; and in 2015, the Lukautim Pikinini Act was introduced to safeguard children’s rights to a life free of abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination.

Similarly, the National Strategy to Respond to Gender Based Violence was implemented in 2015 to address the complex factors that underly violence against women and girls. Several programs and initiatives that aim to support survivors of violence, train service providers, and improve awareness of violence within communities have also been successfully implemented. Improving gender equality and addressing family and sexual violence continues to be a strong priority for PNG’s government and communities.

Tackling family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea is complex. Survivors need support accessing safe accommodation, medical assistance, law and justice interventions, financial and vocational resources, and more. Community leaders need training to deliver services; and families need education to address violence in their day-to-day lives.

Tax deductible donations

FemiliPNG Australia (ABN 41 706 886 372) is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the ATO. Australian donations over $2 are tax deductible.