Organisation : Witu Island Humanitarian Association Australia Limited
Location : Australia, Brisbane, Online
Time required : Minimal
Duration of project : twelve months
Sector : Arts & Culture, Community Development, Humanitarian, Overseas Aid & Development
Application closing date : 31 May, 2021
About the role
We have been setting up our not for profit organisation and over the last few months and we now have the need to engage the assistance of an auditor for the purpose of having our financials for 2021 completed. We also require to supply the Queensland Government with the credentials of our proposed auditor for the purpose of registration with the Office of Fair Trading to conduct charitable fund raising in Queensland.
About the organisation
Witu is an island in the South West Pacific or more specifically in the Bismarck Sea, the island is a part of Papua New Guinea.
During the early years the island was a prime producer of copra. When the world copra price dropped the island was left to fend for itself. Over the years the community have struggled to grow and to improve lifestyle standards and being an island has also made it difficult.
Family and friends of the island community decided to find ways to help improve the life of the people of the island and so Witu Island Humanitarian Association Australia Limited (WIHAA)was formed as well as Witu Island Humanitarian Association Papua New Guinea (WIHAPNG) Inc.
WIHAA is committed to work with the people and communities of the Witu People in conjunction with the WIHAPNG. To improve the lives and futures of the islands people by assisting with access to affordable - elementary, primary, and secondary education, improving access to quality healthcare and the development of humanitarian and spiritual initiatives. Improving livelihoods and access to a sustainable income and to improve environmental sustainability and improved environmental outcomes.
The development of the community and the island’s social and economic infrastructure and by fostering opportunities for the next generation of island leaders and especially for the island’s women population.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Auditor CPA registered. via Pro Bono Australia.
