Wounded Warriors Screening

Join us on Wednesday 4th September for a screening of the incredible film Wounded Warriors - which follows a young Papua New Guinean father on his journey to breaking the cycle of intergenerational violence. 

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

Arrive at the Palace Electric Cinemas from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start to the film.

Tickets for the event are:

• Gold Admission: $50 - includes a choc top ice cream and seat selection.
• General Admission: $30 - join us and support the filmmakers.
• Concession Admission: $15 - available for anyone who needs it.

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

Proceeds from the night will support FemiliPNG Australia and the PNG Women's Association of Victoria's work to address family violence in PNG.

About the Film

In the heart of a close-knit village in Papua New Guinea entwined with tradition and family violence, Laka, a young father grapples with the haunting echoes of violence from his upbringing. At the edge of losing his family, Laka must confront his own violent tendencies and face the odds to create a new legacy. Could he be the catalyst for breaking the cycle of generational trauma?

“Wounded Warriors”, is a poignant exploration of one man’s journey to break the chains of intergenerational trauma, set against the backdrop of a rural village in Central Province, Papua New Guinea. The film emphasizes the power of love, communication, and traditional wisdom in overcoming adversity and forging a new legacy for the next generation.

Read these articles from the Post Courier and ABC Pacific for more information about the film.

 

PNGWAV

The Papua New Guinea Women's Association of Victoria (PNGWAV) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation focused on empowering Papua New Guinean women (and by extension their families) who reside in Victoria.

PNGWAV produced the film with PNG-Australian film crew, Zolard Media, as part of the #ItsNotOurCulture campaign. Funded by the Victoria State Government, the campaign aims to end harmful narratives around intergenerational cycles of violence, and to raise awareness of family and gender-based violence in PNG.

Femili PNG & FemiliPNG Australia

Femili PNG is a leading Papua New Guinean NGO that runs free support services for survivors of family and sexual violence in Lae, Port Moresby and Goroka. They also operate the Bel is PNG safe house in Port Moresby.

Since opening in 2014, Femili PNG has helped over 7,000 survivors to access safe accommodation, medical assistance, law and justice interventions, financial and vocational resources, relocation assistance, and more. They also undertake outreach in communities and schools, to raise awareness about violence and the help available. They train community leaders to support survivors in locations they can’t reach directly; and collaborate closely with other service providers to enhance their impact.

Based in Australia, FemiliPNG Australia was established in 2015 as a dedicated support organisation for Femili PNG. We organise fundraising opportunities in Australia, assist Femili PNG with designing and developing projects, support Femili PNG with their IT systems, advise on reporting and policy development, provide financial expertise, and assist in organising training and professional development opportunities for Femili PNG staff. 

FemiliPNG Australia is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and we hold DGR endorsement. Australian donations over $2 are tax deductible.