Congratulations to Sook Yee Lai (黎淑仪) on her historic election as the Member for Bibra Lake in the Western Australia Parliament! She is believed to be the first MP of Chinese heritage elected to the lower house of the WA Parliament.
Ref: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/wa/2025/guide/bibr
MyID Is the New Name for MyGovID
myID是myGovID的新名称
myID是myGovID的新名称。虽然名称和外观可能有所不同，但您使用它的方式并未改变一一就连您的登录信息也都保持不变。
请注意：诈骗者正在利用这一名称变更进行欺诈。如果有人要求您设置一个新的myID或告诉您通过短信或网站重新确认您的信息， 那是个骗局。
请注意：除了继续像往常一样使用myID来安全访问日益增长的政府在线服务外，您不需要做任何事情。
了解更多信息，请访问: https://www.myid.gov.au/resources#other-languages-resources
Please support a University of Canberra PhD research project by completing a quick, anonymous online survey on news consumption habits.
Survey link: https://uoc.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cxc6jNTBXp5HzMy
Your participation would be invaluable in helping to ensure diverse voices are heard.
Fee-Free TAFE: New Skills, New Opportunities
免学费TAFE课程: 新技能, 新机会
请访问澳洲联邦和州政府网站: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/fee-free-tafe; https://www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe
Congratulations to 2025 Australia Day Honours Recipients with Chinese Heritage
祝賀華裔獲頒2025年澳大利亚日勳銜
An Open Letter of Support to the Jewish Community
31 January 2025
We, members of the Chinese-Australian community, are writing to express our deepest concern and condemnation of the recent rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia. The disturbing increase in hate crimes, vandalism, and harassment targeting Jewish individuals and institutions is unacceptable and has no place in our society.
The recent arson attack on a synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, and the discovery of explosives in a caravan in Dural, Sydney, targeting a synagogue, are shocking examples of the hate and violence that we must all stand against.
As members of the broader Australian community, we understand the importance of standing together against all forms of racism, discrimination, and hate. We stand in solidarity with you and condemn any antisemitism, as well as Islamophobia and all other forms of bigotry. We recognise that an attack on one community is an attack on all communities.
We also recognise that international conflicts can sometimes strain relationships between communities in Australia. However, we firmly believe that these conflicts must not be allowed to disrupt the harmony and cohesion that our nationwide communities have worked hard to build. We must not let conflicts elsewhere fuel hatred and division here. Instead, we must promote mutual respect, understanding, and inclusion.
In the face of hatred and intolerance, we must stay united and resolute in our commitment to fighting against all forms of hate and discrimination. We must continue to stand together, supporting one another and work together towards a future where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.
Please know that you are not alone, and we are committed to supporting you in the face of this unacceptable hatred.
Signed: (If you or your organisation would like to co-sign this letter, please send an email to cccav.committee@gmail.com with your full name or the name of your organisation)
MEDIA RELEASE
Australia Day: A Time for Listening, Reflection and Reconciliation
26 January 2025
On Australia Day, we share in the pride that many Australians feel, celebrating our national identity, pride, community, and values like respect, rule of law, equality, fairness. We proudly call Australia home and celebrate its beauty, diversity, and opportunities.
However, we also recognise that this day is a painful reminder of historical injustices and ongoing disparities for First Nations people. As members of the Chinese-Australian community, we understand the complex history of our nation and the need for reconciliation, healing, and self-determination for First Nations people.
Australia Day presents an opportunity for us to reflect on our shared humanity, appreciate the resilience and contributions of First Nations people, and consider how we can work together towards reconciliation, healing and prosperity. This requires genuine respect, active listening, and a willingness to learn from and understand each other.
By embracing our shared identity as Australians while also understanding the complexities of Australia’s history, we can foster greater understanding, respect, and reconciliation. Together, we can work towards a future of greater unity, celebration, and shared progress. A future where we honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of all Australians, including our First Nations people.
(Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter)
Macquarie University Researchers Seeking Assistance from Chinese-speaking Caregivers of People with Dementia
The SOLACE (Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Cultural Experiences) Project
Researchers at Macquarie University are currently exploring the cultural and psychological factors that may cause and maintain social isolation and loneliness among Chinese-speaking caregivers of people with dementia in Australia. We would like to invite Mandarin- or Cantonese-speaking caregivers aged 18 years and over, live with the person with dementia, have provided care for at least six months, with feeling of socially isolated and/or lonely to participate in a one-on-one interview and sharing their experiences of social isolation, loneliness and being a caregiver. Your research participation benefits the community by helping us to understand social isolation and loneliness in Chinese-speaking caregivers of people with dementia and inform the development of support and/or treatments for this group.
Please see the attached study flyer. If you can assist with this research, please visit: https://bit.ly/solace2screening
SOLACE计划: 华语脑退化症(Dementia)照顾者(carer)的社交孤立与孤独感研究
脑退化症患者的照顾者可能会经历社交孤立和孤独感。位于雪梨的麦考瑞大学 (Macquarie University) 长者心理研究小组目前正在研究可能导致这些问题的文化因素和心理因素，特别针对澳大利亚的华语照顾者。我们诚挚邀请年满18 岁或以上，与脑退化症患者同居住在家里，已提供至少六个月的照顾，在家说广东话或普通话，有感受到社交孤立或孤独感的照顾者参与我们的一对一访谈。访谈将以面对面、视讯会议或电话的形式进行。面对面访谈会在麦考瑞大学校园或在您的住处进行, 且仅适用于悉尼居民。其他州的参与者可以选择通过电话或视频会议接受采访。您的参与会帮助我们深入了解华语脑退化症照顾者所面临的社交孤立和孤独感挑战，并为这个特殊群体设计更贴心的支援和介入措施。
详情请参阅传单。如果你能帮助此项研究，请点击: https://bit.ly/solace2screening
Civics Education Workshop for Chinese Australians
Join us in learning how Australian democracy works, how to participate in Australia’s democratic process and how to identify misinformation and disinformation.
Co-organised by CCCAV (The Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter) and CPCA (Chinese Professionals Club of Australia).
This workshop is a Chinese Australian Forum CAF initiative, supported by the Australian Government’s National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
Presented by Dr Eric Fu (Senior Research Fellow – Civics and Citizenship Education, Youth Social and Political Participation) from the University of Melbourne.
Workshop will be filmed. You have the option to indicate should you not wish to be filmed within the booking form.
Catering will be provided from 1:00PM. Please RSVP to reserve your seat: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1340533
Upcoming Community Forum “Celebration of Harmony, Promotion of Peace”
Welcome to join us in a Community Forum for Celebration of Harmony and Promotion of Peace.
Light refreshments will be provided and seats are limited, please RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1330148
Theme: As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and beyond, this milestone provides a poignant opportunity to reflect on the devastating experiences of the war—widespread destruction, immense loss of life, and profound human suffering—and the lessons we should learn to prevent future conflicts, promote peace, and strengthen understanding and social cohesion in today’s multicultural societies.
Keynote speakers:
Yuki Tanaka was a research professor at the Hiroshima Peace Institute, Hiroshima City University, until his retirement in 2015. He was a visiting professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, UK, and the Sir Ninian Stephen Visiting Scholar at the Law School, University of Melbourne, Australia. His publications include 《Entwined Atrocities: New Insights into the U.S.- Japan Alliance (2023)》; 《Hidden Horrors: Japanese War Crimes in World War II (second edition 2018)》; 《Japan’s Comfort Women: Sexual Slavery and Prostitution During World War II and the US Occupation (2002)》; and the co-edited collection 《Beyond Victor’s Justice? The Tokyo War Crimes Trial Revisited (2011)》. He has also published many books in Japanese. He lives in Melbourne and works as a freelance historian.
Dr Jun (Eric) Fu is a Senior Research Fellow at the Youth Research Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne. He has been doing citizenship education and research for more than ten years. His research interests include digital media, citizenship practices of young people, and media and digital literacy education. He has published in journals and edited book collections in the field of youth studies and citizenship education.
“I’m Taewoo Kim, the president of Friends of Comfort Women in Melbourne (FCWM). Since taking on this role, I’ve worked with our group to build stronger connections with other non-governmental organizations. We’ve set up stalls at events like the Korean Festival in Melbourne, where we raise awareness about the peace statue and highlight the war crimes committed against women. My goal is to continue the legacy of the “Halmeonies” by collaborating with groups like CAPA to keep pushing for justice and remembrance.”
Christine Kim is the secretary of Friends of “Comfort Women” in Melbourne (FCWM) and has been actively participating in the justice movement since 2017. Outside of her volunteering, Christine works for Monash University as an in-house lawyer.