Filipinos in Australia, the Fifth (VP Internal) Largest Ethnic Community in the Country

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Ms. Carmen Garcia, SA (President)

Mr. Roberto Garcia, QLD (VP External)

The Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) is the Ms. Cecille Wheare, VIC national representative body of Filipinos in Australia, the fifth (VP Internal) largest ethnic community in the country. Its key objectives are to

advocate and promote the interests of all Filipino-Australians and Ms. Veronica Pantos, WA Filipinos in Australia. They play a role in supporting local, state Filipino Communities (VP Youth Affairs) [email protected] and territory councils in the promotion of Filipino heritage, culture Council of Australia https://www.filcca.org.au and language and local and national efforts to advance the AUS (FILCCA) Mr. Ben Hur Winter, SA economic, cultural and social impact of Filipinos to the Australian (Secretary) community.

FILCCA's working relationship and role as the key distribution and Ms. Serna Ladia, NSW communication channel for information and consultation with the (Treasurer) Philippine and Australian governments and other bodies, has

supported the organisation of national efforts in education, trade, Ms. Cecilia Flores, ACT social and community services and fundraising activities (PRO)

Mr. Dante Maribbay, WA (Ex-Officio Immediate Past President)

FAHPi is a group of Filipino Australian Health professionals Ms. Dorothea Jane A. committed to provide support to all of its members practicing Filipino Australian Camangan within Canberra and the surrounding region of the Australian [email protected] Health Professionals (Executive Director) Capital Territory (ACT) to ensure the continuous development AUS Inc. and enrichment of their respective disciplines. (FAHPi) Underpinning the principles of equity and equality, excellence to ethical professional practice of health and allied health services in . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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ACT, the aim is to support the Australian values to achieve an egalitarian society, through social justice and social determinants of health.

The UAP - Australia Chapter is a foreign-based non-profit organization, supporting Filipino Architects residing in Australia and New Zealand through its continuous professional development programmes and social activities. It is a duly accredited professional organization of The United Architects of

the Philippines (UAP) and the Integrated and Accredited Ms. Hazel Aguilar United Architects of the Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) Philippines. (Charter President) Philippines (Australia [email protected] AUS

Chapter) The UAP - Australia Chapter formation started in 2017. Chapter

(UAP) Charter Presentation & Inauguration Ceremony was held March

6, 2021 in the grounds of Philippine Embassy, Canberra, Australia. It is the 182nd chartered UAP Chapter and the 1st in the Oceania with a vision to uphold the practice of Filipino Architects in Australia and New Zealand through continued professional development of its members.

The ACT Filipino Australian Social and Cultural Association is a not- for- profit community organization committed to promoting Filipino - Australian culture in the ACT and surrounding region and ACT Filipino Australian facilitating community engagement. Social and Cultural Ms. Beewah Lim-Tecson [email protected] ACT Association Snelson 0430376793 Since its foundation in 1993, ACTFA SCA has spread the (ACTFA-SCA) Bayanihan spirit that Filipinos are so well known for, through its charitable work and cultural performances.

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EL Shaddai Canberra Prayer Group DWXI Catholic Charismatic Movement Prayer Partners Sis. (Ms.) Amy Ambida [email protected] Objective: Fellowship International ACT Librando u 0410505336 To raise up a Community of Generous faith-filled believers in Region of Philippines Jesus Christ. and Worldwide (EL SHADDAI)

Filipino Community [email protected] Council of the Ms. Cecilia Flores Filipino Community Council of the ACT is the umbrella body of [email protected] Australian Capital (President) different Filipino Organizations in Canberra ACT Australia. ACT

Territory

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Mobile: 0412341937 FilCom Sports Club Mr. Ariel Pattugalan Fb account- Filcom Sports Unity through Sports ACT (FSC) Club

The Learning Filipino Together (LFT) is a not-for-profit community Filipino Language https://www.filipinolanguag Ms. Kotch Velasquez organization that operates the Filipino Language school in School eschool.org.au/ Pilar David Canberra. It was introduced as the addition to Canberra’s (FLS) ACT community of ethnic language school in October of 2010.

Gawad Kalinga Gawad Kalinga is the local arm of Gawad Kalinga Philippines Australia Ms. Sally Barber [email protected] whose aim is based on poverty alleviation and nation building (GKA) movement. ACT

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While continuing to represent and support the movement of GK in the Philippines, it aims to foster the GK model of community development in Australia and hopes to explore the relevance of this model to disadvantaged groups in here.

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0439471693 Jesus is Lord Church Pastor Eric Marquez [email protected] Canberra Inc. ACT Mr. Norman Kalagayan 0422504679 (JIL) Religious Organization Mr. Leo Asuncion [email protected]

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To promote the devotion to the Virgin Mary, our lady of Fatima through praying the Holy Rosary every day.

North Canberra Family Ms. Amor Evans [email protected] To promote camaraderie between Filipino families through the Rosary Ms. Volet Carolan [email protected] transfer of the image of our Lady of Fatima every Saturday in ACT

Filipino homes and continue a Filipino tradition of the family block rosary.

The PAA is the very first Filipino organization to be formally Philippine Australian established in the ACT. The main mission of the association is to Association of the ACT foster and develop friendships, to give assistance where possible [email protected] and Monaro Region, Mr. Erico Soliman and to provide information and service for the benefit of the ACT m Inc Philippine-Australian Community. (PAA) The PAA helps promote social, cultural and physical activities for members and the Filipino community at large, as well as culture . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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and multiculturalism through integration; it also participates and contributes to community events and it provides aid and assistance in matters of welfare when required to members and to Filipino Community.

Philippine Cultural [email protected] The PCS exists to celebrate and disseminate Filipino culture and Society Ms. Fedelina Donaghue 0432120280 provide a family oriented social environment for its members. (PCS) ACT

The Philippine Studies Group is an association of Filipino- Australian Residents as well as University Students, Academics and other professionals based in Canberra Australia. Philippine Studies

Group Dr. Emy Liwag [email protected] The PSG organizes a monthly seminar on topics related to (PSG) Philippine culture, politics, economics, social conditions, and other relevant issues and the seminars are currently hosted at ACT The Australian National University (ANU).

The Rondanihan traditional Filipino plucked string orchestra in

Rondalla tradition commenced in 2002 in Canberra and has [email protected] performed in the Philippines, QLD, NSW and the ACT with regular u performances in Canberra and surrounding regions. Rondanihan Canberra Mr. Ian Bull 02 6231 5974

(Rondanihan) https://www.facebook.com ACT Rondanihan continues to perform at festivals, multicultural /Rondanihan- events, nursing homes and Filipino community events in the ACT 300849744259 and region.

marivic_manalo@amway. Aguman Capampangan com A badge of solidarity among the Capampangan and friends in Australia, Inc Ms. Marivic V. Manalo NSW [email protected] their endeavors to extend help and assistance to Cabalen in need

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support and involvement in Australia and in the Philippines; and to act as one in the vigilance to preserve the Capampangan’s cultural heritage.

[email protected] Abra Association of Ms. Lee Meekan NSW m Australia

April30forDU30 Global A group of patriotic Filipinos who support President Rodrigo Roa Movement – Sydney, Mr. Rado Gatchalian [email protected] NSW Duterte and for a call of Change. Australia

Adhika is a non-profit association with membership from Fil-Oz community media, associates and friends. Adhika’s vision: Aspire Adhika Inc. [email protected] Ms. Josie Musa Advocate Achieve, assist community efforts to build and empower NSW (ADHIKA) [email protected] themselves so that they might live out their own goals, wishes and desires.

The Australian Devotees of Our Lady of Penafrancia under the guidance of the Archdiocese of Caceres (Naga City Philippines) Australian Devotees of and the Diocese of Parramatta is propagating the devotion to Our Our Lady of Blessed Mother under the title “Our Lady of Penafrancia” in Mr. Ernesto (Ernie) Aaron [email protected] NSW Peñafrancia, Inc Greater Sydney. It holds novena and mass every 1st Saturday of (ADOLP) the month at St Nicholas of Myra church, the home of Our Lady of Penafrancia in Australia and celebrates her Feast Day on 3rd Saturday of Sept with a fluvial procession on the Nepean River.

Association of Golden A Filipino Australian Seniors Group located at Rooty Hill, NSW Australian Pilipinos Inc. Ms. Dorothy Del Villar [email protected] Australia. NSW (AGAPI) To promote camaraderie and brotherhood among Filipino- Australian Seniors residing in Greater Western Sydney Area. To . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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preserve Filipino Customs and values, greater participation and assimilation on this multicultural society.

The Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations Inc or APCO is established to provide direction and support to the programs, Alliance of Philippine advocacies and activities of affiliate Filipino-Australian Community organisations and individual members in the areas of arts and Organisations, Inc. culture, social, political, environmental, religious, sports and (APCO) Ms. Violeta Escultura [email protected] recreation. It also advocates for the general welfare for the NSW

Filipino-Australian, multicultural and mainstream communities

and provides assistance to socially vulnerable sectors of our

community in Australia and the Philippines in times of crises and calamities.

Establish a solid collaboration amongst member affiliates, individuals and community groups in the areas of arts and culture, social, political, environmental, religious, sports and recreation. APCO Ms. Cora Paras [email protected] NSW Provide moral, material and financial assistance to the needy Filipinos in Australia and the Philippines especially in times of crisis and calamities.

Association of Pinoy Vida_fernandez@hotmail. To build camaraderie & solidarity of friendship among Filipino Students in Australia Ms. Vida Fernandez NSW com International Students within a diversified Australian community. (APSA)

Ateneo Alumni [email protected] Mr. Leo Ceniza It is an organization of Filipino-Australians with Jesuit schooling. Association of Australia

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To promote arts, culture, literary and heritage of the

Philippines, specifically Mindanao, through dances and songs, Australian Mindanao and encouragement of youth involvement in these events. Multicultural Ms. Serna Ladia - [email protected] To develop camaraderie and show support for migrants coming NSW Communities, Inc. Chairperson m from different provinces of Mindanao, but not discriminating (AUSMIN) others who wanted to join the organisation, regardless of their

origin.

- To assist and support the Spiritual Director in his ministry and pastoral work; -To promote and develop unity among Filipinos in the Bankstown Filcos preservation and enrichment of our Christian values; Association Ms. Malyn Andres-Chun [email protected] -To design and implement programs to address the basic needs NSW Incorporated of the Filipino community in relation to spiritual, social, cultural, intellectual and moral values and -To participate and integrate with the Australian multi-cultural society and adapt to the acceptable Australian way of life

It was formed in 2006 to promote the common good, interest, high profile image and goodwill of the association; to preserve and promote Bicol’s unique language and cultural heritage.

Bicol Communities Ms. Zena Samar [email protected] It extends assistance to Bicolanos in the Philippines in any League Inc. manner or form and provides avenues to establish linkages with other professional community groups, business and government agencies to further advance the aims and objectives of the association.

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To bring the Filipino Australians together via Civic, Cultural and Educational activities & participation in mainstream to foster The Campbelltown and harmony and understanding of different cultures. Region Filipino [email protected] Community Council Ms. Lourdes Kaiser NSW m To provide mental health, emotional and social support of the Inc’s Objectives Filipino-Oz and mentoring the young to appreciate their rich (CRFCC) cultural and historical heritage

Filipino Australian [email protected] To unite and help Filipinos, Australians and multicultural Community Association Mr. Roque Molavin NSW m.au communities in Eastern Sydney

Atty. Kate Roc Andres A not-for-profit cooperative established in 1981 which owns and [email protected]; Filipino Community manages the 30-year-old HNB Long Day Care and Pre-School at (Chairman of the Board; [email protected] NSW Cooperative Ltd Mt Pritchard. Pursuing community development and welfare Kate has been in this role m services, promoting Filipino arts and culture among others. since 2001)

Filipino Chaplaincy, Rev Deacon Roberto roberto.corpuz@bbcatholi Religious Group Catholic Diocese of NSW Corpuz c.org.au Broken Bay

Filipino Community [email protected]. Organisation of Ms. Lyn Albario Billin Non-profit organization NSW au Northern Rivers Inc.

Filipino Community of [email protected] Association of the Filipino Community in the Hunter Region for the Hunter Region Inc. Mr. Arnulfo Escalante NSW [email protected] Cultural, Social, Religious and Charitable activities. (FILCOHRI) Mrs. Salvacion Mottram

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To preserve the religious &cultural heritage of Filipinos in Fil-Oz Liverpool and [email protected] Australia Ms. Cora Bojarski NSW Districts, Inc. m To promote understanding of the Filipino culture and values

To promote kinship and sportsmanship through Table Tennis. To

FilOz Table Tennis relieve our memories of playing table tennis in [email protected] NSW Sydney the Philippines, continue to add more memories and to Mr. Jonathan Sierra m (FOTTS) strengthen the bond of the Filipino community here in Australia.

FLAGCOM & friends Filipino Lesbians and Mr. Alberto Prias- To promote safe sex in the Community, Social Cohesion and [email protected] Gays Community and Managing Director Community Harmony NSW om friends To promote Philippine Culture in Australia (FLAGCOM)

Filipino Women Providing support for new migrants and women who have Support Group Mr. Rose Lay [email protected] suffered domestic violence. NSW Macarthur Fund raising for the Cancer Clinic of Campbelltown Hospital

A social group of 13 women with a goal focused on women empowerment while reaching out to the less fortunate communities by way of raising funds via our dance activities or Hot Mamaz, Inc. Ms. Sheila Collantes [email protected] NSW concerts. Each year it organizes at least 2 fund-raising events and 75% of proceeds go to multiple charities that require our assistance at that given time.

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A not-for-profit organization established in 1990, aim of which is Ilocano Association of [email protected] to foster the spirit of camaraderie among the Ilocanos in Australia. Australia Ms. Edna Dumlao m It promotes, maintain and preserve the Ilocano culture and NSW (IAA) Longhurst traditions by organizing various cultural presentations.

Kababaihang Rizalista, Inc (KRI) was founded in 2018 in Sydney, Australia with the main purpose of promoting the teachings and ideals of the Philippine national hero, Dr Jose Rizal (Republic Act

646). Comprising of female officers and members, it is a Kababaihang Rizalista NSW [email protected] counterpart organisation of the Knights of Rizal (KoR). In Inc. Ms. Michelle Baltazar om Australia, KRI has collaborated on several programs with KoR relating to the celebration and commemoration of Rizal Day, as well as other cultural events.

KCL was organised 25 years ago to provide and voluntarily Kapit-bahayan manage housing accommodations for low to medium income Cooperative Ltd families in NSW. It also provides assistance and support to Mr. Ruben Amores [email protected] NSW (KCL) Filipino-Australian organisations and individuals through donations, free use of the facilities and proven successful leadership

Order of the The Order of the Knights of Rizal is a Philippine-Chartered civic, Knights of Sir Danny patriotic non-sectarian and non-profit organization founded in Rizal Eastern Peralta,KGOR Philippines in 1911. It is also registered with OFT in NSW Australia [email protected] NSW Area as non-profit organization. Mandated by RA646 dedicated to Area/ANZO Commander/President promote awareness and perpetuation of the memory of Dr. Jose Region P. Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. (KOR-ANZO)

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KoR Northern Sydney Sir Bob Alipalo, KCR Chapter Chapter [email protected] -do- NSW (KOR-NORSYD) Commander/President

Sir Francis De los

Santos, KCR KoR – Sydney Chapter [email protected] -do- NSW Chapter (KOR-SYD) Commander/President

KoR Western Sydney Sir Romy Alampayan, alampayanautomotive@g Chapter KOR-Chapter -do- NSW mail.com (KOR-WESSYD) Commander/President

Lakas Filipina Incorporated is a Filipino-Australian organisation of dedicated individuals who supports and empowers women in Australia to exercise their rights and ensure access to education and healthcare. Lakas Filipina Ms. Elsa Collado [email protected] NSW A not-for-profit organisation who cares for the welfare of women and girls in the society and promoting women’s sense of self- worth and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.

Maharlika Riders Association of Filipino motorcycle riders to promote friendship, Mr. Don Arizala – International (Sydney) [email protected] brotherhood, Charity, camaraderie, road safety and responsible NSW Chairman riding.

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NARRA Co-op National Affiliation of Responsible and To build a Community Centre for the Filipino Community [email protected] Respectable Mr. Alberto Prias 2. To promote Philippine Arts and Culture in Australia NSW om Associations Co- operative Inc (NARRA CO-OP)

Nuestra Senora de To deepen the Marian Devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia. To Penafrancia introduce and promote the devotion of Our Lady of Penafrancia Archdiocese of Sydney Mr. Roberto Lastica [email protected] NSW and its celebrations not only to Bicolanos and Filipinos but also to (NUSPAS) other nationalities.

Mr. Jojo Laquian (Past- One Pangasinan To promote camaraderie and unity among Pangasinenses here President) Association of [email protected] in Sydney and NSW. To promote Pangasinan as a beautiful NSW Mr. Rado Gatchalian Australia, Inc. province. (Acting-President)

Orana Region Filipino Welcome, assist new arrivals in the community like temporary Australian Association accommodation, Integration in the local community, participation Mr. Vic Avila [email protected] NSW Inc with the local councils ‘programs and activities, Assist and give (ORFAAI) referrals to members with issues like domestic violence.

To enhance Unity in Community through community sports and Philippine Australia [email protected] cultural events that gives us the opportunity as well to raise funds Ms. Marivic Ayap-Flores NSW Sports and Culture, Inc m.au for our charity recipients in Philippines and Australia. We believe that if the community is united the stronger, we become.

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Philippine Australian PASSCI was the first Filipino seniors’ group to be incorporated in Society for Senior Australia (1985). Its main objective is for its members to enjoy Citizens, Inc Mr. Jose (Jun) Relunia [email protected] NSW each other’s company through monthly activities. It also leads in (PASSCI) the advocacy for Filipino Australian seniors.

PCC-NSW was established in 1990 and it is the peak body of the Filipino Community in NSW.

Philippine Community It is currently composed of 54 member associations and it Mr. Alric Bulseco [email protected] NSW Council of NSW spearheads the community fund raising projects for calamity (PCC-NSW) victims both in Australia and the Philippines. It has been organizing the largest Philippine Outdoor event in Australia, the Philippine Christmas Festival in Darling Harbour.

1. To provide assistance in times of calamities in Samar and nearby surrounding. Samar Association of [email protected] Ms. Ethel Singzon 2. To promote Samar and increase the spirit of Friendship with NSW Australia Inc. om waray speaking Filipinos, camaraderie, as well as the rest of the Filipino- Australian Communities.

Sedgwick Housing Co- Dr Jaime R Lopez, CPA To house 55 yrs. old and above and establish housing [email protected] NSW operative Ltd PhD cooperatives

Sydney Jokers Social Holds weekly golf games for Filipino-Australian members and Mr. Rafael “Ralph” E. [email protected]. Golf Club visitors. Holds and participates in annual major tournaments and NSW Posadas au social events for members and visitors.

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- Association of Filipino-Australians whose roots are from the Tagalog Region of the Philippines. Tagalog Association of Its main mission is to encourage and promote the Tagalog Australia Inc. Mr. Cesar Bartolome [email protected] NSW Region’s social, cultural, spiritual and intellectual traits and values (TAA) like the conduct of the “Balagtasan” that promotes the Philippine National Language during the month of August every year.

To promote fellowship among its members Timek Iti La Union

Association, INC. NSW Mr. Ferdinand Francisco [email protected] To undertake charitable activities in Australia and in the province (TILAUNA) of la union

University of the Founded on the 1st of March 1980 in Sydney, The University of Philippines Alumni the Philippines Alumni Association of Australia – New South Association of Australia Ms. Anne Marie Therese [email protected] Wales Chapter (UPAAA-NSW) is one of the early Filipino NSW – New South Wales “Tiffi” Ramos Avila organisations established in New South Wales, and also one of Chapter, Inc. the oldest UP alumni chapters recognized outside the Philippines. (UPAAA-NSW)

Established in 2003 it aims to promote and strengthen the [email protected] Visayan camaraderie and culture for social, religious, sports and Visayan Association of u cultural developments. It conducts outreach program in the Australia, Incorporated Mr. Jhun Salazar, JP CMC NSW [email protected] Philippines to assist poor students to complete higher education, (VAA) om e.g., feeding program, distribution of school supplies and scholarship program.

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Association the Emcille Lim Wills Email: Promotion of Filipino culture in the NT through its participation in NT Northern Territory, Inc (President) [email protected] various multicultural activities in Darwin; assist new comers in (Darwin) u . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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[email protected] their settlement in Darwin; and represent the Filipino community Mob. 0417619898 in the NT Government multicultural gatherings. 4 Batten Road, Marrara, NT 0812

Email: Filipino Basketball Promotion of sound body and mind through Basketball Elvira Tolentino elvie_tolentinoau@yahoo. League of the NT competition every Sunday in Darwin and to provide a flatform for NT (President) com (Darwin) new comers to the place to engage in this sporting activities. Mob. 0417849046

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[email protected] Filipino Senior Citizens Elsie Barreto Encourage Filipino seniors to help and support one another, enjoy m NT of the NT, Inc. (Darwin) (President) each other's company and friendship, and maintain goodwill and [email protected] togetherness among themselves. Mob: 0419806425

Email: Promotion of Filipino culture in the NT through its participation in [email protected] Katherine Filipino various multicultural activities in Katherine; assist new comers in [email protected] Australian Association William Daw (President) their settlement in Katherine; and represent the Filipino NT Mob: 0467220895 of the NT, Inc. community in the NT Government multicultural gatherings in PO Box 1267 Katherine, Katherine. NT, 0851

Mabuhay Filipino Email: Participation in the multicultural activities in Tennant Creek to Community (Tennant Merlinda Baker (Leader) [email protected] stage the voice of Filipinos and promote their cultural values and NT Creek) Mob.048393753 identity.

Email: Mabuhay Multicultural Hermigilda Reeder [email protected]. Participation in the multicultural activities in Alice Springs to stage Association of Alice NT (Leader) au the voice of Filipinos and promote their cultural values and Springs Mob. 0421510189 identity. . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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AFLCA objectives: Australian Filipino 1. To teach the Filipino Language and Culture; Language and Culture [email protected] 2. To reach out to schools in the Philippines who need assistance QLD Inc. Mrs. Lolita Treasure 0458 752 219 with educational needs, resources and teaching-learning (AFLCA) strategies.

· To promote and encourage Australian and Filipino professionals and business enterprises in Australia. · To enhance and encourage business relationships between Australia and Asian countries, particularly the Chamber of Commerce Philippines. and Industry Australia [email protected] · To facilitate the sharing of information and expertise that QLD Ms.Connie da Cunha Philippines Inc 0408 419 770 will assist newly established businesses and/or those intending to start up a business. · To actively participate and contribute to Australia’s economic growth by assisting our members’ international business ventures and partnerships.

To provide framework for future cooperation and alliance, without partiality for or prejudice against any particular class, sect or Filipino Australian denomination, supportive of Filipino Traditional heritage and Affiliation of North [email protected] Mrs. Thez Hamilton cultural undertakings. QLD Queensland, Inc. 0410 588 219 To adapt ourselves appropriately to ideals and aspirations of (FAANQ) Australia and the community and resolve to foster ties and universal friendship among fellow migrants of other nations.

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Brisbane Society Inc. [email protected] QLD Mrs. Dixie Morante (FABS) m . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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040 161 0796 The FABS team exist to unite and inspire the Filipino/Australian community through the promotion, preservation and protection of its culture, heritage, language, and people.

The Filipino-Australian Business, Industry and Communities Inc. (FABICCQ Inc) is for a STRONG and UNITED Filipino-Australian community in Qld and as the affiliate organization representing QLD to the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA), the umbrella body of all Filipino community organizations in

Australia. It was established in January of 2018, welcoming all [email protected] Fil-Australian Business, QLD-based businesses, industries and communities with Filipino [email protected] Industry & owners or representatives to become members. Mr. Roberto Garcia om QLD Communities Council of 0427 429 922 Qld. VISION: A strong and inclusive Filipino-Australian community in

(FABICCQ) Queensland

MISSION: To provide a platform for individuals, businesses, communities and newly arrived Filipino migrants. To integrate in the multicultural environment of Queensland.

FATAQ Objectives: 1. To encourage and facilitate professional and personal growth

and development and to work towards the enhancement of the Filipino-Australian Mrs. Teresita Aquino- [email protected] Filipino image and self-esteem to the wider Australian community. Teachers Association Launt 0419794609 of Qld. Inc 2. To gather, analyse, and disseminate information to assist QLD (FATAQ) members in gaining employment and to promote Filipino culture and values through educational programs.

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Ms. Maria Judith [email protected] A community hub that offers various creative empowerment Guillergan 0488 389 885 opportunities. It is a place where people gather to celebrate the idea of togetherness and camaraderie.

- To educate the youth with their Filipino-Australian heritage and encourage awareness of their Filipino cultural values while Philippine Rondalla [email protected] staying in their new homeland Australia; and Ensemble Performing Mrs. Perla Pound 0468964470 QLD Arts of Ipswich - To aspire and engage with the community by showcasing cultural performances in schools, institutions, fetes, and local government projects.

QFAAA Objectives: Discover and foster Filipino-Australian artists by acknowledging their artistic excellence in Australia for social, economic and cultural opportunities; Encourage artistic innovation and

multicultural collaboration to promote cultural vibrancy, creativity Queensland Filipino- and diversity. Promote and maximize the potential of Filipino- Australian Arts Australian talents in Arts, artistic activities and exhibition for the QLD Association [email protected] Mrs. Ivabelle Bernabe community and Multicultural Australia in the following Art, (QFAAA) 0438 175 584 constituents for Visual arts, Literature, Performing, Applied and

other types of Art; Integrate Filipino-Australian arts and cultures with other multicultural groups and address social solidarity and be an inspiration to promote harmony between all Filipino- Australian organizations within Queensland and Australia.

The QUT Filipino Student Association (QUTFSA) is a cultural club Ms. Gleezel Bautista [email protected] at the Queensland University of Technology. It was formed as a QLD Queensland University society to help out Filipino students transition into university life of Technology Filipino and experience it with their fellow Kababayans. . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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Student Association (QUTFSA)

Adelaide University AGM 4TH MARCH [email protected] SA Filipino Club To create awareness in the Filipino culture (AUFC)

agfaustraliaphilippines@y Amazing Grace Ms. Grace May To raise money for children in the Philippines SA ahoo.com Foundation

Cultural operator/producer; multidisciplinary arts; community Anahata Community Mr. Ben-Hur Winter [email protected] SA development; peer support work. Association Inc

Association of our Lady of the Miraculous Mr. Freddy Leoncio To foster devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal SA Medal

Bayanihan Sa Bahay bayanahansabahaykubo Mr. Rudy Bautista SA Kubo Foundation Inc @gmail.com

Club Filipino Port [email protected] Mr. Josel Bautista SA Lincoln m

Community of Filipino Ms. Lerma Vergara [email protected] To help new migrants Australian Migrants SA

Ms. Celia Guillermo [email protected] Local radio station promoting Filipino cultural SA . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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Ethnic Radyo Pilipino Inc

Filipino-Australian ronel.bongcawil@outlook. Basketball Association Mr. Ronel Jojo Boangcawil Filipino Basketball league SA com (FABA)

Filipino Aged Care of SA Positive ageing through social support, community care and SA (FACSA) Ms. Cynthia Vallejo [email protected] customized services.

Filipino Australian

Community Services [email protected] Mr. Redelia Terrison Social activities, fundraising and community projects for the SA INC m Filipino-Australian community (FACSI)

Filipino Catholic Pastoral Support filipinocathloicpastrols@ya Mr. Osmond Vargas Pastoral care of the Filipino community SA Committee hoo.com (FCPSC)

Filipino Cultural Mr. Larry Aquilar [email protected] To pass on Filipino culture SA Association (Whyalla)

Filipino Ethnic School of SA Ms. Irene Rowe [email protected] To pass on Filipino culture and language SA (FESSA) . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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Filipino Settlement Coordination Council of benhur.winter@fsccsa,org Settlement support, integration, advocacy; Mr. Ben-Hur Winter SA SA Inc ,au community/organizational development; promoting cultural (FSCCSA) diversity; service provision

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Nurses and Carers SA Association Raise Funds to help with health issues in Philippines Ms. Irene Rowe [email protected] (FANCA)

Fil-Oz Adelaide DDS Mr. Oscar Vinoya [email protected] To raise money for schools in the Philippines SA

[email protected] Project 6 Foundation Mr. Daniel Buderis Raise Funds for Children in Philippines to play Sport SA

Riverland Filipino To pass on Filipino culture Community Ms. Anne Cabucus [email protected] SA

Samahan Filipino stankeviciusrosaide@yah Ms. Rosaida Stankevicius To raise awareness of Filipino traditional dance and culture SA Australian SA Inc oo.com.au

Sampaguita Dance

Group Inc Ms. Letty De La Cerna [email protected] SA To raise awareness of Filipino traditional dance and culture.

Sampaguita Filipino [email protected] Ms. Ria Monteodorisio To raise awareness of Filipino traditional dance and culture. SA Cultural Entertainers om

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johnmarconisanchez@yah Santo Nino of Port Pirie Mr. John Sanchez oo.com.ph Rise funds and Awareness SA

Sto Nino de Cebu Mr. Benjamin Ruiz [email protected] To foster devotion to Sto. Niño of Cebu SA

Sto Nino de Filipinas Ms. Lolette Buc [email protected] Raise funds for orphanages in the Philippines SA

Timpuyop Dagiti Ms. Vicky Davey [email protected] Ilocano of SA SA

Filipino Hour – City 0438252822 Ms. Emely Mc Call Multi-Cultural Radio TAS Park Radio

https://www.facebook.com /Filipino-Womens-Support- Filipino Women's Ms. Marie Palencia Group-Tasmania- Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence TAS Support Group, Inc 275260982524593/ 0422176039

https://www.facebook.com Hugyaw Filipino Dance /HUGYAWTAS/ Mr. Mark Banaag TAS Performing Group 0420699088

Philippine Aid & Relief https://www.partfoundation from Tasmania Mr. Florence Parker inc.org.au/ Adhoc Fund Raising - Mainly Diaster relief TAS Foundation, Inc 0438658337

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Philippines Australia https://www.facebook.com Mr. Joel Ortiz Community Group TAS Community in /PhilAusTasInc/ Tasmania 0487833969

http://www.projectphilippin Mr. Malcolm MacDougal Project Philippines esaustralia.org/ Adhoc Fund Raising - Mainly Diaster relief TAS and Anna MacDougal

Radyo Pilipino Ms. Bella Crowder 0448831960 Multi-Cultural Radio TAS (Broadcaster)

Sto Nino Prayer Group Prayer Group devotion to Sto. Niño TAS

Ulverstone/NW Filipino Meriam Murray 0438005263 TAS Community

3ZZZ is a community-based radio station. Nearly 63 ethnic groups affiliated with the station and all the major ethnic communities living in Melbourne are represented. Up to 400 volunteers broadcast in one of these 70 community languages for 3ZZZ Filipino Radio and on behalf of their own community. 92.3 FM Ms. Liz Honey [email protected] VIC (3ZZZ) 3ZZZ is one of the pioneer radio station heard across the Melbourne metropolitan region, as far as Geelong to the west and Macedon to the north. It is broadcasting 24 hours a day, and since October 2000, the station can also be heard across all Australia and the rest of the world through internet broadcasting.

Ms. Elizabeth Ficnerski [email protected] VIC

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5BS Humanitarian Incorporated was founded by a group of local 5BS Humanitarian Melbournian Filipinos in Australia. Incorporated The 5BS Humanitarian Incorporated has the act of: 1.) Braveheart: Being concerned, who has the courage to face and ready to engage for the welfare of others. 2.) Beneficent: Being having a marked by sympathy and consideration for other. 3.) Bighearted: Being a giver or sharing in abundance and without hesitation. 4.) Bounteous: Being more than enough without being excessive. 5.) Brotherly: Being heedful anticipation of the needs, happiness and love that exist between the member of the scout and other who are in needs

Association of Filipino- The organization is a group of inspiring and aspiring leaders who Australian Generation aims to train, inspire, mentor and coach Filipino-Australians to of Inspiring Leaders [email protected] Mr. Florence Dato exercise good leadership. We envision to grow a new generation VIC formerly Pinoy sa .au of Filipino-Australian leaders who will make a difference in their Politics Movement respective communities and will contribute to this country. (AGILA)

Association of Filipino Australian Golden Age Mr. Orlando Victuelle [email protected] Elderly Social Club VIC of Victoria Inc.

Australian Council of ACME was formed to serve as an advocacy and networking Multicultural organization for entrepreneurs from Australia’s ever-growing Entrepreneur Mr. Sam Afra [email protected] VIC multicultural communities to encourage and support members to Incorporated expand their network and learn from each other in order to help (ACME) them achieve the full potential of their entrepreneurial endeavour. . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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ACME’s primary mission is to encourage small business entrepreneurs from Australia’s various ethnic/multicultural communities to come together and form an effective advocacy and networking organisation to promote their primary entrepreneurial concern and to serve as link for mainstream Australian businesses to explore potential business opportunities in the countries where members originally come from.

Australian Council Of josephinequintero@hotma Multicultural Ms. Josephine S. Quintero Multicultural business entrepreneurs but mainly Filipinos VIC il.com Entrepreneurs

Pamana Australia, a non-profit organisation that aims to define its Australian Filipino Mr. George Gregorio [email protected] unique identity as Filipino-Australians by discovering, preserving, VIC Heritage Foundation and enriching its cultural heritage. Inc. (Pamana Australia)

AFNAVI is a non-profit, non-political organization who delivers social, mental, health care, and education services to the Australian Filipino community regardless of race, creed, religion. Nurses Association Of marithes.dumapias@gmail Ms. Marithes Dumapias VIC Victoria, Inc .com The group has muti-planned activities for the Seniors Group and (AFNAVI) upcoming educational and sports and musical entertainment for the youth.

Australian-Filipino AFCS is a not-for-profit and charitable organisation that seeks to Community Services Ms. Maria Smith [email protected] promote harmony and wellbeing to all Filipinos and multicultural VIC Inc. communities in Australia. (AFCS) Ms. Corina Dutlow

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Its vision is to provide leadership in proactive services for Australian-Filipinos across generations.

Ms. Maria Elizabeth Support for couples of Filipino and Non-Filipino backgrounds Best Filipino Friends of [email protected] VIC Sockett and assist development of relationships Australia Incorporated

Melbourne based non-profit association of volunteers whose mission is to help rebuild lives and reconnect people thru outreach to the poor and needy in the Philippines and other Asian countries

for the continuous development and strengthening of their social, Bridge Builders for emotional, spiritual and physical needs. We do this by partnering VIC Australasia Inc [email protected] Ms. Melba Cabato Waugh with churches and pastors. Thus, we build a bridge to them who (BBFA) m are willing to serve while they build a bridge to the people that we could not reach and together we build bridges and become people "without any walls"

Cebuano Association president@cebuanoaustra Ms. Nelia Ciar Non-Profit Organisation VIC Of Australia Inc lia.org

Davawenyo Victoria [email protected]. Mr. Rufo Paredes Not for profit local community organisation VIC Inc. au

Filipino Artists In [email protected] Melbourne Mr. Do Noble u Fil-Australian Artists living in Melbourne (Painter) (FAME)

[email protected] Filipino Australian Ms. Sherley Hart m Community Organisation VIC Associtation Of Ballarat

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The Filipino-Australian Students Council of Victoria (FASTCO) is a network of Pinoy students and friends in Melbourne founded in

2012. Believing in the spirit of Bayanihan and Pakikipagkapwa- Filipino Australian tao, it aim to foster ties among and provide support to students in Student Council Of Mr. Dennis John Sumaylo [email protected] VIC Melbourne. Victoria

(FASTCO) All Filipino international students as well as local students with Pinoy roots are welcome to join.

The association has member not exclusive of Filipinos but from

other ethnic backgrounds as well for the purpose of encouraging Filipino Australian [email protected] Ms. Buena Martinez social cultural interaction between Filipinos, Australian and other VIC Friendship Association m ethnic groups. Over the years the the group has been actively of Geelong Inc. involved and helped several multicultural services and programs.

Filipino community social support group based in Eastern

Filipino And Melbourne suburbs established over 20 years ago with [email protected] VIC Multicultural Support members mostly senior citizens and spouses/partners many of Ms. Nida Schofield om Society Inc. whom are non-Filipino.

[email protected] Filipino Association Of Mr. Denise Chin Charitable Organization VIC om.au Victoria Inc

Filipino Catholic [email protected] Chaplaincy of Fr Joselito C Asis Religious Group VIC u Melbourne

Marlon_de_Leon@yahoo. Mr. Marlon De Leon VIC com . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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Filipino Community The Filipino Community Council of Victoria, Inc. (FCCVI) is a duly Council Of Victoria incorporated non-political, non-stock, non-profit, and benevolent community service organisation, founded in 1988. FCCVI is recognised as the umbrella body of Filipino organisations in Victoria. Its existence came about as a direct request from the Australian Government in the late 1980s through the then Minister of the Department of Immigration to be the primary contact in communicating and collaborating with individual Filipino organisations rapidly increasing at that time.

This portrays one of the fundamental functions of FCCVl's existence, that is, as a mandated entity to represent the Filipino community in Victoria and serve as an active partner of the Commonwealth and State Governments and other mainstream agencies in providing information, support and access to community and welfare services to as many constituents as possible who are of Filipino-Australian background.

Filipino Community of Florida_brudgman@hotm To reach out the new and old Filipino for the unity and harmony Ms. Florida Bridgman VIC Warrnambool ail.com community of Warrnambool and Non-profit organisation. Incorporated

Empower, promote and enhance the culture unique to Filipino- Filoz@Western Region Mr. Rene Alinea [email protected] VIC Australians by means of education and social activities of Victoria Incorporated

Gawad Kalinga Australia And Council [email protected] Ms. Marisa Vedar Charitable Foundation/ Umbrella Body VIC Of Australian Filipino m Organizations Of Vic (CAFOVI) . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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[email protected]. Non-profit Organisation supporting poor families and children in Give Love Incorporated Ms. Liza Di Blazo VIC au the Philippines mainly during Christmas time.

[email protected] Good Vibes Pilipinas Mr. Melvin Mata Filipino-Australian Radio and Social Media Program VIC om

Ilocano Association of Norma Santos [email protected] Non-Profit Social organization of Ilocanos in Victoria. VIC Victoria Inc.

The Association was founded in 1986. It was formed by Ilonggo migrants from Western Visayas-Panay Island mostly from Iloilo, Antique & Negros Occidental. Ilonggo Association of [email protected] Ms. Patricia G. Gutierrez VIC Victoria, Inc m.au The objective is to develop its customs & traditions to assimilate (IAVI) & integrate into Australian culture, system & values. It also assists in the development of Ilonggo migrants to enhance their stature in the community.

A association that shall embody ideals, promote the general welfare of all Filipino-Australians who are war veterans, former Katipunan Australia, regular and reserve member of the Armed Forces of the Inc. Mr, Eduardo Datario [email protected] Philippines, as well as former personnel of Police, Fire, Corrective VIC (KATIPUNAN) and Investigative agencies of the Republic of the Philippines, and their dependents and children, under the tenets of Fraternity, Integrity and Professionalism.

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Melbourne St Claire Mr. Rufo Paredes [email protected]. Not for profit community organisation VIC Reunion Lodge 17 (Boyette) au

Registered Charitable organisation for advancing social or public Philippine Australian Ms. Maria Luisa Rivo [email protected] VIC welfare and advancing culture Foundation (Vic) Inc.

Philippine Ilocandia

Association Of Mr. Frank Gabriel [email protected] Brotherhood of all All Ilocano-speaking Filipino Australia

Philippine Language Ms. Perla Luetic [email protected] Offering Filipino Language for primary, secondary and College. VIC School Of Victoria, Inc

tagalog.learning.melbourn Tagalog Learning Inc aims to propagate and maintain the Tagalog Tagalog Learning Inc. Ms. May Red Zafra VIC [email protected] language for Filipino-Australian community members.

Soriano-Orodio soriano_orodiofoundation Ms. Nelda Estores Charitable Organization Foundation, Inc. @yahoo.co.com.au Australia

The Empowered It is a group of committed volunteers, entrepreneurs, leaders and Australian Multicultural advocates with the objective to form a community that nurture a Society sense of belonging and inclusion by helping and empowering Formerly Bayanihan Ms. Myrna Ysais [email protected] VIC others in creating a positive impact to the society and providing For Students And an opportunity to belong, participate, lead and contribute to the Migrants community. (TEAMS)

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Its vision is for members to be active in community through work, having their own business, volunteering, participating and leading with community initiatives and projects, and reaching out for the less fortunate.

A female-led Filipino food and cultural advocacy collective of Ms. Fides Santos- [email protected] enterprising Filipina-Australians working together to bring Filipino VIC Arguelles & Ms. Grace cuisine, culture and community to the hearts, minds and The Entree.Pinays Guinto https://www.entreepinays. tastebuds of Australians in Wurundjeri country. com/

Multicultural but mainly Filipino - supporting migrants integrate The Migrant Hub Inc Mr. Walter Villagonzalo [email protected] better into Australian society and become more active citizens in VIC their local community

The Philippine Times is the only Filipino newspaper in Victoria and the longest-running Filipino newspaper in Australia.

Ms. Alice Nicolas The Philippine Times [email protected] The Philippine Times carries stories of particular interest to VIC (Publisher) Filipinos in Australia fostering a sense of collective identity and cultural pride as they connect to the Australian mainstream, their original home, the Philippines and to the world.

Purpose: Association of Samar samarleytegroup2020@g - To support each other in times of need; And Leyte Of Western Ms. Cristina Gudes Elliott WA mail.com - To embrace and promote our culture of the Samarnon and Australia Inc Leytenios Community of Western Australia. Objectives . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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- To provide support to the members of our organisation, and people of Samar and Leyte ethnicity within Western Australia, emotionally, spiritually and financially; - To provide support to our places of origin and hometowns in the Philippines during times of difficulty and tragedy; -

To help others in need financially, morally, and physically when Australian Multicultural 0421553563 / needed. And to bring together and guide all nationalities for the WA Philippine Society Mr. John Stone 0427692023 purpose of improving their social and cultural differences. (AMPS) [email protected]

Canning Vale Ms. Louisa Cotter [email protected] Specialised Filipino Grocery Store in Western Australia WA Groceries

Ted Cue #0408581065. Rudy Llanos Damayang Filipino, #0419567257. Community growth through spiritual enhancement and Mr. Teodoro Cue WA Incorporated Alan Macalino harmonious community relationship among Filipino Australians. #0435508620

A social group in Perth and WA that originally formed to support mervin_matondo@yahoo. the current Philippine Government and evolved into a group that DDD Perth Mr. Mervin Matondo com WA extends help to some fellow "kababayans" in WA who need 0498266427 support.

Mobile: 0450 681 020 To provide service to people living with disability and Aged Care ERMENTRUDE Ms. Leonila Joy Rotairo Telephone: 08 9537 6770 Sector but also to young people from the age of 16 to 25 years WA COMMUNITY CARE ermentrudecommunitycare old. @gmail.com

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Ermentrude Community Care is now one of RHYDE (Regional Youth Driver Education) Program providers. This program allows young people who have limited access to appropriate vehicles or mentors to supervise and complete their logbook hours.

• To promote cultural understanding through Arts and Filipino Artists Of Culture; Western Australia Mr. Rey Padernilla, Visual Mobile # 0400834887 • To discover creative skills in visual forms such as WA (FAWA) painting, sculpture, music and dance in the community through artistic and vocal talents.

To provide a friendly and helpful place for everyone, especially for Mobile: 0428 206 884 Filipino Australasian newly-arrived migrants and residents; to develop and extend Ms. Victoria Wotherspoon vicki.wotherspoon@gmail. WA Club Inc moral support system to the families experiencing difficulties such com as domestic violence

Filipino Australian Club 0415 353 439 FACPI had been serving the Filipino migrant community since Of Perth, Inc Ms. Josephine Scrutton facpi.executivecommittee 1986 through social, cultural, historical, multicultural and charity WA (FACPI) @gmail.com outreach activities.

The mission is to promote, maintain and restore the health and Contact number: 0420 holistic wellbeing of our community and abroad. Our objectives Filipino Australian 401161, 0422617361 are to provide health screening services to the vulnerable people Health Workers Email: in the community, to provide services to aged care facilities by Ms. Aida Oakdon WA Association of WA Inc [email protected] volunteering to be companions and using skills as health (FAHWA) www.fahwa.org.au professionals as required; to promote and foster Filipino and other cultures; to undertake activities such as provision of food and basic necessities to the homeless and other disadvantaged group of people in our community; to assist our members, public entity . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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in achieving optimum wholeness and support them for medical missions and give international relief to other countries during calamities and disasters.

Filipino Australian Multicutural Association Ms. Anita Kinkela 0420920525 To provide support for Filipinos who are experiencing WA Inc. helplessness, and are victims of domestic violence. (FAMAS)

• To act as community gatekeeper for information and consultation with the Philippine and Australian governments and other bodies and to represent a unified Filipino Community voice for all Filipinos in Australia; Council Of Western [email protected] Ms. Angelita Jongko • To initiate, organise, maintain, expand, promote and WA Australia Incorporated m support projects that are relevant to the needs and issues (FCCWA) affecting the Filipino communities in Australia; • To promote Filipino heritage, culture and language and the contribution of Filipinos in Australia •

Foundation To [email protected] Preserve The Filipino Mr. Marino Salinas m To preserve Filipino values and culture WA Values & Culture Mobile: 0403 866 230

Health World Pharmaceuticals is a national and international wholesaling entity (Export/Import Central and Health Hub) located Health World Ms. Emma Hanh Ma [email protected] in the heart of Western Australia. WA Pharmaceuticals (Founder/Pharmacist) u As Brand Ambassadors to multiple high-quality brands and Philanthropists, Ms Ma and her team are committed to providing you with a superior level of service, pharmaceutical goods, health, . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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and beauty products and much more to cater to all your requirements.

Mandurah Filipino- Email: Australian Multicultural Ms. Carolina Allen [email protected] To nurture, promote and showcase the talents of the Culturally WA Community (Founder) Mobile #: and Linguistically Diverse background in the Community Incorporated 0414739188

The Mandurah Filipino Sports Club established back in 2013 by Vicente Bataller, MFSCI is one of the longest-running Filipino Mandurah Filipino [email protected] sports clubs in WA. Bonded by the love of sports such as Mr. Vicente Bataller Sports Club basketball and volleyball, MFSCI was established to help nurture WA Incorporated 0403808964 and strengthen the Filipino and multicultural community in

(MFSCI) 0406 543 342 Mandurah. MFSCI is currently home to over 300 paid members and players from all over WA. Our vision is to help build stronger, healthier, happier, and safer Filipino Community in Mandurah.

Melissa’s Filipino Shop supports Filipino Seafarers in Western [email protected] Australia and has given aid to those afflicted with COVID-19; also Melissa’s Filipino Shop Ms. Melissa Aguasa om supports overseas students especially during the COVID WA 08 9398 7709 pandemic, giving groceries and personal care items; supports Filipino domestic violence victims

Missionary Families Of [email protected] An evangelistic and missionary community; are servants to the Christ Mr. Joven P. Bacusmo WA m.au church working for family renewal to defend faith, family and life. (MFC) 0434387043

Oragon WA, Inc Mr. Alex Balbuena 0423249799 To act as an educational, religious, and non-profit society; WA

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To encourage the practice and promote the knowledge of Filipino heritage and traditions.

The celebration for the Divino Rostro or the Divine Face, usually held in the second week of September, is to pay homage to the image of Jesus Christ. People's devotion to the Divino Rostro may Our Lady of Ms. Pearl Sandigan [email protected] have begun in 1882 during a sudden spread of cholera from WA Peñafrancia m Manila that reached Naga City.

To celebrate Filipino culture, tradition and faith

[email protected] To provide support, advocacy and referrals to people from Peel Multicultural Ms. Virginia Pitts m Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds living in the Peel WA Association, Inc. 0428 888 575 region.

[email protected] To conduct, encourage, promote, advance and administer chosen Perth Pinoy-Aus Sports [email protected] sports throughout the Filipino-Australian community in Perth, Club Inc. Mr. Gil Mangoba .au Western Australia, having regard to public interest in the WA (PEPSCI) 0407 605 670 operations, its moral responsibilities for its actions and activities towards the wider community.

Mr. Benito Chan Jr. bennychanicdl02a@hotma A registered Non- Stock, Non- Profit Community Organisation in Philippine Educational (Artistic Director) il.com Western Australia. Theatre Artists of Wa 0413 212 881 WA Incorporated Ms. Cielo Waghorne Its mission is to promote Filipino culture and multiculturalism (PETAWA) (President) Contact - 0409 410 491 through Theatre Art in Western Australia and beyond.

Philippines News Perth is a digital news media platform based in Philippines News Perth WA Mr. Neilwin Bravo Perth, Western Australia. . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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(Director)

Ms. Jean Paula Bravo (General Manager)

- To promote awareness, understanding and preservation of Filipino culture and heritage into the South West Email: community; South West Filipino- southwestfilipinoasso@gm - To promote understanding and harmonious relationship Australian Association ail.com amongst Filipinos and Australians; Mr. Francis Albacite WA Incorporated [email protected] - To foster unity and mutual support amongst Filipino (SFWAAI) m migrants in the South West Region; Mobile #: 0420223393 - To support, within the limits of the resources, civics, cultural, religious, and humanitarian projects in Western Australia and in the Philippines

To teach the Filipino language and culture to everyone who is Tagalog School of Ms. Cielo Franklin [email protected] interested, regardless of nationality, and with online lessons, WA Perth regardless of where you are; Also offers translating services.

WABSCI is the home of WAPIFC"

WA Bayanihan Sports WAPIFC (WA Pinoy Invitational Friendship Cup) is the largest Email: jonhipe@gmailcom Community Mr. Jonathan Hipe annual sporting event in the history of the Filipino - Australian | Incorporated Sporting Community that congregates communities WA-wide to WA M: 0420308723 (WABSCI) participate in the 2-day friendship sports competition that started

in 2013. Attended by over 1000 participants each year, from Albany to Geraldton, bringing family and friends to witness the true spirit of camaraderie the Pinoy way - fun, sportsmanship, cooperation and humility . FILIPINO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN AUSTRALIA As of 2021 (For updates kindly contact the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulates General, and/or Philippine Honorary Consulates in each respective States)

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