SCRUM PNG and Partners PNG Aus partnership with Oceania Rugby through its PNG Rugby inclusive Impact Rugby Program (IIRP) in Morobe, is making a significant difference in communities by instilling important values in children. The program’s mission to teach children five core values – passion, integrity, respect, solidarity, and discipline – has garnered positive feedback from schools in the Huon Gulf district in Morobe. The impact of the program was evident during a festival staged at Erap Primary School, where students, teachers, and parents testified to the positive changes they have witnessed in the children. One of the key aspects of the IIRP is its focus on teaching values that go beyond the rugby field. By emphasising the importance of passion, integrity, respect, solidarity, and discipline, the program aims to help children develop into well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to their communities. These values are not only important in sports but also in everyday life, and the program’s emphasis on them is helping children build character and develop important life skills. The positive feedback from six primary schools; Tararan, Ziffasing, Markham Farm, and Erap Primary and Erap Scared Juvenile Primary School in the Huon Gulf district is a testament to the effectiveness of the program. Teachers have noted improvements in students’ behavior and attitudes, with many reporting that children who participate in the program show more respect for their peers and teachers both on and off the fields. Parents have also noticed positive changes in their children, with many expressing gratitude for the program’s impact on their child’s development. The festival staged at Erap Primary School on the 24th of July, 2025 was a showcase of the program’s success, with children demonstrating the values they have learned through rugby. The event brought together students, teachers, and parents, creating a sense of community and solidarity among participants. It was clear from the festival that the program is not just about teaching rugby skills but also about fostering a sense of teamwork, respect, and discipline among In conclusion, the IIRP is making a difference in communities by teaching children’s important values that will serve them well in life. The program’s focus on teaching the five values is helping children develop into responsible and respectful individuals. The positive feedback from schools in the area is a testament to the program’s success, and the festival staged highlighted the positive impact it is having on children. Rugby Union, through this program, is truly making a difference in communities, and there is a need to continue to support this program to roll out in schools nationwide.