Congratulations to Kim Wen (温方臣) on becoming the President of the Rotary Club of Kew. Kim is the first person of Chinese heritage to be elected as the President of the Rotary Club of Kew in its history. Ref: https://rotaryclubofkew.org.au/club-directors-2023-24/
Diana Lin, Community Engagement Director at Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV), recently presents as a trusted advocate in the Safety You Can See campaign that run by Public Transportation Victoria (PTV). Key messages A Chinese version of this file can be found at https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/safety-simplified-chinese To find out Read more…
We received the sad news that Dr. Tony Pun OAM (潘瑞亮博士) passed away last night (17 May 2023) in Sydney at the age of 77. Throughout his life, Tony was a fighter for social justice and a passionate advocate for the Chinese Australian community and played a pivotal role in Read more…
What is the VLSB+C?The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) is a group authorised by the state of Victoria to help you if you have a problem with your lawyer. Asking your lawyer questions can help you to understand the legal process, create a better partnership, and get the Read more…
Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV) & Chinese Community Council of Western Australia (CCCWA) MEDIA RELEASE 4 May 2023 Survey Shows Majority of Chinese Australians Support the First Nations Voice A recent survey conducted in April 2023 by the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV) and Read more…
CultureVerse on behalf of Sustainability Victoria invites members from Victorian multicultural communities to share your thoughts on reducing waste and recycling by filling out this short survey (5-10 minutes) in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese or Punjabi. 请填写简短问卷(仅需5-10分钟)帮助回收和减少浪费: https://cultureverse.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2f1VDLU0lGOfLIW Responses from the survey will be used to develop information and initiatives Read more…
Researchers at the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study (APGS) are calling for Chinese Australians to take part in ground-breaking nationwide research with the aim to crack genetic code of Parkinson’s Disease. Better understanding the genetic basis of Parkinson’s is essential to accelerate the discovery of new drug therapies to prevent, slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s Read more…
Support a First Nations Voice to Parliament: A Chinese Australian’s Perspective Jimmy Li As a Chinese-Australian, I feel incredibly privileged and grateful to call this country home and cherish the opportunities to explore its diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains to expansive deserts, lush forests to sandy beaches, and vast oceans. Read more…
Today, we pay our respects and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. At least 213 Australians of Chinese heritage served in World War One. Among them, 36 Chinese-Australian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice, losing their lives in battle. Additionally, 23 of these troops were awarded significant Read more…
Information about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum At the forthcoming 2023 referendum, Australians will be asked to vote on the following question: “A proposed law to alter the constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you Read more…