Third Civics Education Workshop Successfully Held in Victoria
维州华人社区公民教育讲座第三期成功举办
Following the success of two earlier workshops, the Third Civics Education Workshop for the Chinese‑Australian community in Victoria was successfully held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at RMIT University in Melbourne, drawing more than seventy participants.
The event began with an Acknowledgment of Country delivered by respected community leader Ms Guosheng Chen. Dr Jing Qi, Convenor of the Chinese Australian Studies Forum at RMIT, served as MC, guiding the program and introducing speakers. Jimmy Li, President of the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV), formally welcomed participants, followed by Simon Chan AM, President of the Chinese Australian Forum (CAF), who spoke about the purpose and significance of the civics education series.
Co‑organised by CCCAV and the Chinese Australian Studies Forum at RMIT, the workshop furthered the series’ mission to strengthen community understanding of Australian democracy, civic participation, and the recognition of misinformation and disinformation. Delivered in both Mandarin and English, the session featured a keynote presentation by Dr Eric Fu, Senior Research Fellow in Civics and Citizenship Education at the University of Melbourne, who guided attendees through key concepts and case‑based discussions.
Throughout the afternoon, participants gained insights into how democratic institutions function, practical steps for engaging with Australia’s political processes, and strategies for critically evaluating information—topics that have remained central to the workshop series from its inception.
Supported by the Australian Government’s National Foundation for Australia‑China Relations and the Chinese Australian Forum (CAF), this third workshop reflects a deepening commitment to equipping Chinese‑Australian residents with the knowledge and confidence needed for active, informed civic participation. It also demonstrates the community’s growing demand for civics education, building on the momentum of earlier sessions and strengthening collaboration between community organisations and academic partners.
