About Us
What we do
The Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Association of Queensland was established by a cross section of industry personnel to assist present and past members of the industry (and/or their immediate families) who incur financial stress through ill health, loss of employment, accident, death or other misfortune.
The Fund is a recognised charitable organisation with income tax exempt status and was registered as an Incorporated Association (no.) in ……..
Where does the Association derive its income?
The MPIBAQ income is derived from fundraising and donations from individuals, film industry employees and companies. Donations are welcome at any time and those over $2 or more are fully tax deductible.
Who we are
MPIBAQ board members hail from various industry sectors spanning cinema exhibition, film distribution, production and post-production. Members include currently employed and retired industry professionals. All board members are volunteers.
Current Board Members
Chair Helen Kenna 2009
Since 2016
Secretary/Treasurer Pat Delaney 2020
Board Members. Royce Goldsmith 1988
Richard Parton 2004
Tony Burke 2005
Leigh Boag 2015
Wendy Calder 2015
Ben Wilson 2016
Past Board Members
Sonny Shattling
1968 - 2013
James Sourris
1982 - 2016
Mark Moore
2000 - 2010
Darren Condon
2007 - 2009
Peter Sourris
2016 - 2022
Ken Kirkley
1971 - 2009
Leo Catalano
1992 - 2010
Kathleen Henriksen
2001-2007
Bruce Hawkins
1973-1988 & 2001 - 2015
Tony Burke
1997 -2000
Michael Robinson
2002 - 2009
Grahame Tienan
2007 - 2020
Roshan Georgas
2011 - 2014
We thank and pay homage to past board members.
Governance Documents
A full copy of the Constitution documents may be obtained upon application to – the Secretary / Treasurer Pat Delany.