*patrons
Hon Mike Reynolds, AM – Patron
Former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
“I would encourage all young Australians to seriously consider being involved in the upcoming 2010 Ship Tour. This is a real opportunity to make a difference to people in a developing country who require our assistance. I have no hesitations in providing this strong endorsement for the YWAM Australia & PNG Ship Tour; it carries a very high recommendation from me.”
The Right Honourable Sir Rabbie Namaliu GCL KCMG CSM – Patron
Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
“The work the YWAM Medical Ships program is carrying out in coastal and river communities along the Papua coast is making a real difference in the lives of thousands of villagers, and I hope I can help YWAM expand the program in future years.”
*advocates
Secretary for Health, Papua New Guinea
“I am pleased to write to you at this time to provide my full endorsement of the proposed YWAM Australia & PNG Ship Tour for 2010.”
Governor Havila Kavo MP
PNG Gulf Province
“The Gulf Provincial Government would like to invite YWAM to provide medical services to the people of Gulf Province.”
John S Tate
Lord Mayor Newcastle City Council
“I give my strong support to anyone, young and old who are considering being involved in this venture.”
Most Reverend Michael E Putney
Bishop of Townsville
“I am sure those on board the ship will be of great service to people in need in PNG.”
Mandy Johnstone MP
Member for Townsville
“This tour is important because it will benefit both the Australia and Papua New Guinean communities in a number of ways.”
Dr Tukutau Taufa
Medical Researcher and Advisor
Kent Truehl
Dept of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Steve Aherne
National Director, YWAM Australia
“I am sure their model of success in inspiring today’s young people will be greatly appreciated by the people of Papua New Guinea.”
Dr Kenny Aaron
Queensland Health
Matthew Bolte
N QLD Regional Coordinator Australian Prayer Network
Rhonda Brain OAM
School Principal
Dr Adrian Buell
Dentist
Reverend Bruce Cornish
Presbytery Minister, North Queensland
Bruce Coutts
Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants
Loren Cunningham
YWAM Founder
John Dawson
YWAM President
Geoff Dutton
General Manager, Transfield Services Investment Fund
Mava Haropula
Townsville and PNG Wantok Association
Peter Honeycombe
Honeycombe Property Group
AC, AO(Mil), CVO, MC (Retd)
“I encourage the wider community to support YWAM in its endeavours in any way possible.”
Les Tyrell OAM
Mayor of Townsville
“I congratulate YWAM on their efforts to provide physical, mental and spiritual health support to one of our closest Pacific neighbours.”
Reverend Samson Lowa
Moderator, United Church in Papua New Guinea
“I believe that our two nations’ relationship will be greatly strengthened.”
Jim Turnour MP
Federal Member for Leichhardt
“YWAM will provide many positive benefits to both Australia and PNG through cultural engagement, community development and humanitarian assistance.”
Joanna Gash MP
Federal Member for Gilmore
“It is a wonderful venture that will provide much needed health care and assistance to many people.”
Paul Green
Mayor, Shoalhaven City Council
“Its all about seeing results in real peoples’ lives.”
Tom Hallas
YWAM Field Director for Asia & Pacific
“The Pacific Link will be the hearts and hands of the ANZACs open and stretched out to serve the people of the Pacific and Beyond.”
Mako Kuwimb
Townsville and PNG Wantok Association
Peter Lindsay MP
Federal Member for Herbert
Mark Loan RN
Prince Charles Hospital, Infectious Disease Unit
Dr Jerry Minei
Queensland Health
Tony Mooney
Director, Ergon Energy & Townsville Enterprise
Raoul Prideaux
Dir of Engineering and Technology, Macquarie Southern Cross Media
Dr Douglas Randell
General Practitioner
Bishop Bill Ray
Anglican Bishop of North Queensland
Clive Scott
Connolly Suthers, Commercial Partner
Lt Col Peter Steel
5th Aviation Regiment
Jonathan Watts
Elekta P/L Project Manager Australasia