HEAPS International Foundation Inc is the service affiliate with HEAPS Ltd, and is a Non-Government Organisation which is registered with the Papua New Guinea (IPA) Investment Promotion Authority. The NGO works in the rural and remote areas providing support and training with grassroots development activities to bring positive growth and change.

SUSAN LAIRD – Master of Public Health at James Cook University Queensland, Registered Nurse. Been on a number of state and national working parties, written nationally accredited syllabuses for Aboriginal Health Worker Training with KAMSC Health School Studies. Conference Secretariat managing two National Aboriginal Health Summits.

DR GILBERT HIAWALYER – Currently working as a Public Health Specialist, Data Impact/Vital Strategies.

Previously a Public Health Consultant for WHO.  For 12 years he was the Assistant Representative United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).  He has a Doctorate of Public Health from James Cook University.  Masters Degree in Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London United Kingdom. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor Surgery University of Papua New Guinea. MBBS (PNG), MSc-Epid.(UK), Dr. PH(Aust), Dip. LSHTM (UK)., MACTM(Aust).

CHRIS MITCHELL – Broome Shire President and a JP.  A Director with BOAB Health.  He is the founder and leader of the Native Animal Rescue Broome, which cares for wildlife in collaboration with other community organisations and initiatives.

Chris is a Kimberley Snake expert. He retired in 2020 from the position as the Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia – Kimberley for 13 years.  A serving Shire Councillor (27 years) and current Chair of the Kimberley Zone of Councils.

A Ministerial appointee to the Rural and Remote Education Advisory Council, and a member of the Broome District Health Advisory Council.

He is a State Councillor and a State representative on a number of Emergency Management committees.