FemiliPNG Australia has dedicated itself to empowering local solutions to family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea. We strive for effectiveness, efficiency, and ethical practices in all our endeavours. We express our sincere gratitude to all our alumni whose contributions have been instrumental in shaping our journey and making a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by violence in PNG.


Kath Taplin
Kath was the Senior Development Manager from 2015-16.


Richard Cooper
Richard was the Technical Support Officer from 2020-21.
Connect with Richard on Linkedin


Andrew Howes
Andrew was the Information Systems Manager from 2020-23. Andrew continues provides ad hoc support to the organisation.
Connect with Andrew on Linkedin


Daisy Plana
Daisy sat on the FemiliPNG Australia Board, as an ex-officio member representing Femili PNG, from 2022-23.
Connect with Daisy on Linkedin


Denga Ilave
Denga sat on the FemiliPNG Australia Board, as an ex-officio member representing Femili PNG, from 2022-23.


Sue Sadauskas
Sue sat on the FemiliPNG Australia Board from 2022-23.


His Excellency John Ma’o Kali CMG OBE
Mr Kali was Deputy Chair on the FemiliPNG Australia Board, as an ex-officio member representing the PNG High Commission to Australia, from 2022-24.
Connect with Mr Kali on Linkedin


Chloe Sim
Chloe was the Project Officer from 2023-24.


Jaida Damstra
Jaida was the Fundraising and Communications Officer from 2023-25.
Connect with Jaida on Linkedin.
*Until 20 November 2021, Friends of Femili PNG (now FemiliPNG Australia) was governed by the Femili PNG Board. Alumni of the Femili PNG Board are not included on this page.