A PROJECT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF EUMUNDI Issue 140, Thursday 30 April 2026
PNG CONSULATE SUPPORTS ROTARY HEALTH PROJECT
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A Papua New Guinean cultural feast hosted in Eumundi has forged a special link with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Consulate, while raising support for a Rotary-backed health initiative in Kemabolo village, Central Province. Hosted by the Eumundi Rotary Club, the gathering featured an authentic mumu – a traditional earth oven meal – prepared by Kilagi and Rocky Neilsen, who first instigated Rotary’s support for Kemabolo. Guests enjoyed a generous spread of meats and vegetables, plus fresh salads and dessert. Held on the 18 April the gathering was made possible by the generosity of hosts Anthony and Anne Everingham in opening their Seib Rd property to the wider community. A highlight of the afternoon was the visit of Mr Reatau Maraki Rau, Consul-General of PNG. Mr Rau’s presence underscored the longstanding relationship between PNG and Australia and highlighted the importance of community partnerships that deliver practical, on-theground support. Mr Rau reflected on PNG’s extraordinary cultural and linguistic diversity, inviting guests to share greetings in the languages of their home regions. Mr Rau also spoke of family Cont. p3