A Diabetes Awareness Information Program was recently conducted by Dr. Julie Nuñez, OAM Dr. Nuñez, a well-known community leader made attendees aware of the prevalence of diabetes in various ethnic community groups.
Category: Community
Democracy under Attack
The Movement Against Tyranny-Australia (MAT) presented a timely discussion on the human rights situation in the Philippines, with a roundtable session held at Western Sydney University last month on Oct. 25.
Philippine Christmas Festival
The Philippines is probably the only country in the world that celebrates the yuletide season as early as September.
DEMENTIA, an Eye Opener to the Wider Community by Neria Soliman
An interactive community forum bringing awareness on Dementia to ageing Filipinos in Australia was held last 22 September 2018 at the Mt Druitt Hub.
Tagalog Assn hosts Balagtasan in Sydney
Tagalog Association of Australia President Danny Peralta presents a Plaque of Appreciation to Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali for gracing the occasion during the Balagtasan held at the Hub in Mt. Druitt NSW on Saturday, August 25.
New Child Care Subsidy
From July 2, 2018, one new Child Care Subsidy will replace the two current child care payments. This transition will happen automatically.
Liberal Party to privatise ABC
The Turnbull Government has voted against a motion in Parliament to keep the ABC Television Network in public hands.
May kumikita ba sa MPC? Kuro-kuro ni Boy Galang
Dalawanpu’t walong taon na ang nakararaan mula ng ilunsad ang proyektong “MPC“ (Multi-Purpose Center) ng samahang Philippine Australian Community Foundation (PACF) na pinamumunuan ni ginoong Manny Villion.
One man’s entrepreneurial skills connect Filipino communities worldwide
In his wildest dreams, Marco Selorio never thought organising a community dance event for his brother’s crew would turn into a worldwide phenomenon. However, it was this moment that ignited an annual calendar of dance events, becoming a celebration for Filipino families to celebrate and connect with their youth.
New Child Care Subsidy
From July 2, 2018, one new Child Care Subsidy will replace the two current child care payments. This transition will happen automatically.
Thousands of Australians to lose their Centrelink benefits
Hundreds of thousands on the dole stand to lose their benefits if they have outstanding court fines or if they are running from the law.
Parramatta Bishop testifies of abuse before Royal Commission
The Bishop of Parramatta, Vincent Long Van Nguyen, has told a royal commission [that] he suffered sexual abuse by a member of the clergy after arriving in Australia as a refugee from Vietnam in 1981.