PNGAA

The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia, previously known as the Retired Officers’ Association of Papua New Guinea, was formally constituted in 1951, following a meeting of several retired and then current serving officers in late 1950. It was eventually incorporated under the (NSW) Associations Incorporation Act of 1984 in March 1996.

The Association owed its genesis to the concerns of retired officers who had served in either the separate Public Services of Papua (being then an Australian possession) and New Guinea (then a Mandated Territory under the League of Nations) prior to the outbreak of World War II, or the Provisional Administration of Papua New Guinea immediately after World War II, or latterly in the combined Public Service of Papua and New Guinea. These concerns related to the maintenance of superannuation entitlements and retirement benefits affecting both themselves and their dependants.

Initially this unincorporated body was an organisation representing the specific interests of the then membership as a whole (principally retired public servants). Its role has progressively expanded over the years since 1951 and it now constitutes a global network of more than 1,500 members representing the diverse interests of all who have lived, are living, or who have an interest in Papua New Guinea.

The Association keeps in touch with its members, their partners, children and friends through its Journal, Una Voce, which is published four times a year. This Journal is read with interest by 3,000 or more readers. Una Voce publishes tales of old PNG days, current news from former colleagues who now live in all parts of Australia and overseas, items of interest, information on PNG reunions anywhere in Australia as well as obituaries.

The membership list, circulated annually with Una Voce, enables members to keep in touch with each other.

Organisation and management of PNGAA's activities are undertaken on an honorary basis by members who give much of their time in "keeping the show on the road". With headquarters in Sydney, Australia, the Association has a Caring Sub-Committee that maintains contact with members who are old, ill or need assistance. There is also a Superannuation Sub-Committee that is responsible for maintaining the Association’s original charter as an “advocate” for the remaining superannuated members. There are two lunches in Sydney each year, in April and December, and similar gatherings are promoted in other parts of Australia.

Membership of the association is open to any person who has lived in PNG or who has a positive interest in the country. Corporate membership is also available.

PNGAA Office Bearers (2008/2009 )

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ASSOCIATION JOURNAL

Una Voce is the journal of the PNGAA, it is published in March, June, September and December. Contributions are welcome and should be sent to The Secretary, PNGAA, Inc., PO Box 1386, MONA VALE, NSW, 1660 or by email to the editor@pngaa.net

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PNGAA OBJECTIVES

The Objects of the Association:

• to foster and maintain an interest in contemporary and historical events in Papua New Guinea;
• to foster and encourage contact and friendship with Papua New Guineans;
• to encourage the preservation of documents and historical material related to Papua New Guinea;
• to encourage members to contribute to the production and recording of the oral and written history of Papua New Guinea;
• to promote friendly association among all members;
• to continue to safeguard and foster the retirement conditions of superannuated members of the former services.

In so far as the original association was formed to safeguard and foster the retirement conditions of superannuated members of the former services, including conditions applicable to their widows and dependants, the association shall continue to represent such members, their widows and dependants in all superannuation matters appropriate to their prior service in the former services.
 

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the association is open to anyone who has lived in PNG or who has an abiding interest in the country. The annual fee for Ordinary membership is currently AU$20.00 per annum. The membership year is the calendar year.

You can electronically join PNGAA or renew your membership by using our secure on-line Membership Form (similar to on-line banking),
or alternatively,
after completing the form, print it out from your browser and either fax it to (02) 9868 2068 or mail to PO Box 1386, MONA VALE, NSW, 1660.

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Overseas members should increase their membership subscriptions by the below amount and remit the total (subscription plus postage) either by bank draft in Australian dollars or by Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa Card).

Extra Charges - Postage - for delivery of the "Una Voce" Journal

International postal charges (all items are sent airmail) are relatively expensive. To assist in defraying the airmail postage cost, overseas members should increase their membership subscriptions by the following amounts, depending on their “region” of residence -

• Asia/Pacific Region - AU$2 per issue or AU$8 per year
• Rest of the World  -  AU$3 per issue or AU$12 per year