Femili PNG will receive additional support under Australia's new initiative, Pacific Strong which is focused on, “Amplifying Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls” (PAVE).

This was communicated by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on 25 November 2025, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

The PAVE initiative aims to strengthen crisis response services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse in the Pacific region.

In Papua New Guinea, the funding will be channelled through the PNG Women Lead Program to enhance the crisis response services at Femili PNG's Goroka Case Management Centre.

Femili PNG CEO, Daisy Plana, welcomed the support, stating that it would significantly improve their ability to provide essential services to survivors.

“This support enables us to respond more effectively to gender‑based violence and child abuse, ensuring survivors can access counselling, safe accommodation, medical care, and justice.”

The PAVE program is a five-year regional effort designed to improve the quality and accessibility of support services for GBV survivors across nine Pacific Island nations: Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Foreign Minister Wong emphasized that the initiative would help create safer families and more resilient societies across the region.