In 2010, our organisation received a remarkable gift when Terry and Julie Gaughan came on board—bringing with them their enthusiasm, support, and professional skills. As a qualified accountant, Terry became our Finance Manager and introduced specialised accounting principles and practices into our expanding operations. Terry’s passion and genuine concern for the orphaned children and struggling …
Please help me welcome our NEW marketing manager, Celia! “Hi everyone, I am Celia Waite, a commerce and marketing graduate from rural Victoria (who has recently made the move to the very very hot Darwin) I grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Maybe some of you have heard of the small …
Heal Foundation Project: Pakistan Thank you to the dedicated efforts of HPI Member, Mark Poole and Precinct Real Estate, for partnering us with the Heal Foundation Pakistan. Their commitment to implementing tangible and sustainable projects has had a profound and lasting impact on the community of Pakistan. Through their combined efforts, they have achieved success …
Brisbane Hill Community Sunday School: Empowering Youth Through Education In late 2019, Kizito and Sylvia Dreamos began the Brisbane Hill Sunday School in a rural village on the outskirts of Mbirizi, Uganda. Starting with just thirteen children from their local church, they aimed to provide educational opportunities despite the church’s limited space, leading to outdoor …
Updated September 2022 “It is a distinct pleasure to be working with the team at HPI to raise much needed funds to deliver real impact to the many orphans and underprivileged people that they are so committed to help. To aid their efforts, each month I have committed to release a special limited edition print, …
OH WHAT A NIGHT!! Thank you to all of the organisers, volunteers and guests who made our first Art Show & Auction a success. Special mention to our feature artist, Stephen Bird. We raised over $1700 which has been distributed to our current projects in Philippines and Uganda. This is the first fundraiser of this …
Congratulations Dr Rizsa Albarracin H.P.I. Management Committee member, Dr Rizsa Albarracin was recently made a Paul Harris Fellow. This is one of the highest Rotary International Awards. Such an award is usually restricted to Rotary members but the Caloundra Rotary Club made the award to Rizsa, a non-member, because they recognised her significant contribution towards …
It is with great joy that we announce a new member of our team. It won’t be ‘officially official’ until our AGM in October but we’d love for you all to get to know & welcome to the team – Kylie Burton! “With a background in law and business I’m excited to join HPI and …
Ian Lamborn and his wife Jeanette came to Uganda with us and helped complete a Child Care Centre in an orphan village. They also joined us in travelling to Gulu in Northern Uganda where many adults had lost their lives as a result of both political and terrorist incursions. This had left the area with …
Kashekuro, Uganda The Nyarutooma Primary School had 230 students when we started upgrades in 2016; now, in 2020, it has 340 students. This includes 67 boarders from extremely poor families whose homes are too far from the school for daily commuting on foot and there is no public transport system. So, HPI is embarking upon …
