GPNGA OUT & ABOUT
A snapshot of GPNGA out in the community.
Every year, the GPNGA aims to partake in range of activities & events that showcase our incredible culture to our broader community as well ensure we keep in touch with our roots.
Whether it’s through our delicious cuisine, captivating performances, stunning bilas (traditional clothing & accessories), or our stories, we always have something to share with our community.
Showcasing our gorgeous bilas at the Welcome to Kal event!
Our iconic dance group performing at the Harmony Day event!
Serving our traditional lunch packs at the annual Multicultural Festival!
GPNGA dance group performing at the Naidoc Week Opening Ceremony!
Our members dressed up in their traditional bilas for the 49th Independence celebrations!
GPNGA GIVING BACK
Doing our part to give back where we can.
Our association is always looking for ways to give back to our local community here in the Goldfields, whether its through volunteering, fundraising or just showing up to support.
In 2023 the GPNGA raised an astonishing $20,000 for the Royal Flying Doctors & Ronald McDonald House through fundraising efforts at our 48th Independence Celebrations!
Every year, we get many members of our association partaking in the annual Tree Planting Day to give back to our environment!
We also encourage all our members to volunteer at the annual KBULG Clean Up Day and often have great numbers turn up!
GPNGA MEMBER EVENTS
All exciting things we do within our association!
Each year the GPNGA calendar is filled with exciting and important events that we put together for our association to enjoy! Some are new & some are yearly traditions but we encourage everyone to attend these events and bring their friends & family along. The more the merrier! Below are a few examples.
As a running tradition in our association, at the start of every year we have Back to School dinner to pass our well wishes onto our young ones for their academic year!
Wantoks touch rugby team season Wind Up! All teams from Juniors to Seniors received their medals & MVPs were announced.
One of the many intense games during GPNGA’s Volleyball tournament!
Our members gathered together for a wonderful community fellowship! This is a new initiative that we hope to continue.
Annual GPNGA Mothers Day celebration to thank all of the extraordinary mums who make this association what it is!
Annual GPNGA Fathers Day celebration to show appreciation for all the incredible dads who add so much to our association!
State of Origin watch night! Maroons & Blues fans gathered to to watch the big game together!
Annual PNG Independence Celebrations. Every year we host a special event to commemorate our Independence!
The Year 12 dinner is one of our long-standing traditions in which we congratulate the graduating class that year give them our best wishes!
End of year family fun day is another annual event to have one last associtation get together before the holidays!
GPNGA GROUPS
Join any of the great groups we have within our association to make connections & learn new things!
Within our association we have a few groups that we hope to foster and grow. These groups are open to all so please reach out if you are interested in any of them or would like more info!
Kumal One Band: Talented members of our association have put their musical abilities together to form an awesome band that performs regularly at our events. They are seeking new members to join them so if this is something peeks your interest - get in touch!
GPNGA Dance Group: Consisting primarily of the young girls in our community, this dance group is a great way for younger generations to learn their culture. This group often performs at public & private events and always after new members, especially boys!
Wantoks: A long-running touch rugby club that was founded under the GPNGA- Wantoks has multiple teams (juniors & seniors) that play in the Goldfields Touch Association comp. New members are always welcome - sign yourself, friends & kids up to keep healthy and have fun together!
Volunteers/Commitees: All the amazing events we create or partake in are impossible without our remarkable volunteers! We highly encourage our members to volunteer where you can. Whether its cooking, setting up, cleaning or particpating in a committee - there is always something to be done and your help goes a very long way!