Wantok moves ahead to reach National Goal in Mackay QLD.

The 2013 National Secretariat Model has been dissolved at Wantok 2014 Mackay. In its place an ASSI Governance Working Group has been formed to progress the developments of a constitution for a National body representation.

The new administration arm is to be announced in coming weeks and the working group is Chaired by Greg Sutherland with committed skilled ASSI representatives Dennis Bobongie, Emelda Davis, Mabel Quackawoot, Jennifer Darr and Christine Monday.

Mackay 2014 saw community and organisations unite in solidarity for the first time in a decade. Wantok finale ended today with community participation in sharing of stories from some prominent ASSI names and ni Vanuatu international participants. The CQU Theatrette rang with fits of laughter by elders, friends and family finishing on a high with delicious morning tea. Tanku Tumus Mackay.