The Australian Chinese Charity Foundation held its annual fundraising dinner on Saturday 26th October 2024 at the Eight Restaurant in Haymarket.
MC – Ms Melody Zhu and Ms Amara Sun
National Anthem, Led by Dr Peter Wong AM, Mr Victor Yeung JP
Welcome Address by Dr. Michael Tse, ACCF Chairman
Chinese Face – Changing Performance by Sydney Hills Garden Shire Chinese Folk Art Inc
Mr Jason Li MP, Assistant Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly, State member for Strathfield representing The Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW
Mr Scott Yung, Federal Liberal Candidate for Bennelong representing The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, Federal Opposition Leader
Mr Tim James MP, State Member for Willoughby, Shadow Minister for Small Business, Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building representing The Hon. Mark Speakman SC MP, Leader of the Opposition in NSW
Table wine and lucky door prize sponsored by Handpicked Wines
Photo with ACCF Councillors, Committee Members, Funds & Grants & Volunteers
Photo with Legacy Fund Donors, Hudson Chen KC*HS Memorial Grant, Patrons, Trustees, Sponsors, Donors & Local Councillors
Photo with Community Representatives
Induction of Patrons & Trustee
The highlight of this dinner is the announcement of funding $141,500 to 20 successful projects through the Community Projects Grant. Ms Cecilia Tsai, Funds & Grants Assessment Committee Chairman, introduced following recipients and projects.
While evaluating the applications, the Assessment Committee took into consideration of a project’s relevance, the applicant’s experience in delivering projects, as well as the applicant’s ability to address gaps of service, and disproportionate challenges faced by disadvantaged groups such as First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people and people in rural and remote areas.
The 20 successful projects will be delivered in 2025 to raise awareness about mental illness, reduce mental illness stigma, support families and carers of people experiencing mental illness and provide peer support and education on mental illness, in metropolitan and regional NSW, South Australia and Victoria.
Cheque presentation
Mr Morad Wasile, St Merkorious Charity – 2023 Funds & Grants Recipient Speech
Rhodes Homeless Outreach Service Program
The theme for the 2024-25 Community Projects Grant, Let’s talk about mental health, aims to fund community initiatives that support people who are affected by mental illness. We received a strong number of expressions of interest from services across Australia.
Ms Melody Zhu, Ms Isabella Pak, Ms Nicole Zhao, Young ACCF Speech on mental health
Our chosen beneficiary this year was The Refugee Council of Australia.
Through the generosity of our Patrons, Trustees, members and guests, we successfully raised $30,000 to support their mental health initiatives.
Ms Deena Yako, Refugee Ambassador from Refugee Council of Australia
Cheque presentation
Auctioneer – Dr Peter Wong assisted by Mr Scott Yung
Private seafood banquet for 10 people at The Eight, Haymarket, or Zilver, Chatswood (available for dining after December 2024). Valued at $1,800 – Donated by Zilver Group, Mr Henry Tang.
2008 Vintage Penfolds Grange. Valued at $1,155 – Donated by Dr. Peter Wong AM.
Bid by Mr Allan Lam
Sterling silver, 18K white gold-plated, set with South African green amethysts in three assorted shapes, featuring Colombian emeralds set across each amethyst. – Donated by Royal Jewellery, Mr Peter Ching.
Bid by Ms Fiona Xing
90cm x 75cm “Uncle” Anh Do hand signed limited edition giclee print and numbered 3/100 with Certificate of Authenticity – Donated by Ms Ruby Teng.
Artwork is professionally framed with high quality anti-reflection glass with UV protection – Donated by In The Picture, Wahroonga & Ms Ruby Teng.
Two tickets to see The Happiest Refugee live show and a signed book by Anh Do – Donated by A-List Entertainment
Bid by Mr Jay Jay Xu
2016 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 – Donated by Ms Mei Cheng
Bid by Ms Faith Tan
Performance by Ms Regina Ma
Vote of Thanks – Ms. Ruby Teng, Event & Vice Chairman
Thank our 2024 Annual Dinner Donors/Sponsors:
Diamond sponsor:
- Trilogy Funds
Platinum sponsor
- Think & Grow Pty Ltd
Event Donors/Sponsors:
- Hudson Chen KC*HS Memorial Grant
- Aqua One
- Mr Henry & Mrs Gloria Cheung
- Urban Stellar
- Ms Queeny Pun
- Dr Richard Ho
- Ms Annie Tang JP
- Australia Foshan Association
- Vinco Locks
- Royal Jewellery – Mr Peter Ching
- Zilver Group – Mr Henry Tang
- Ms Mei Cheng
- Dr Peter Wong AM
- Ms Ruby Teng
- In The Picture, Wahroonga
- A-List Entertainment
Gold Table:
- Dr Anthony Yeung JP & Mrs Winnie Yeung
- Dr Dominic Pak & Ms Cecilia Tsai
- National Auto Glass Supplies (NAGS)
- Dr Peter Wong AM
Silver Table:
- Dr Michael Tse
- The Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc
- Trilogy Funds
Artwork & Prints Prepared and Sponsored by
- Think & Grow Pty Ltd
Table Wine & Lucky Door Prize Sponsored by
- Handpicked Wines
Dinner Box Donated by
- Kowloon Cafe
Dancing Performance by
- Sydney Hills Garden Shire Chinese Folk Art Inc
Singing Performance by
- Ms Regina Ma
Special thanks to
– Ms Ada Zhu
– Ms Annie Tang JP
– Dr Anthony Ching JP
– Mr Benjamin Chow AO
– Ms Cecilia Tsai
– Ms Cherie Kam JP
– Ms Emily Mo
– Ms Eugenia Lieu JP
– Mrs Eveline Chen DC*HS JP
– Ms Faith Tan
– Ms Gigi Chong
– Ms Jaco Chan
– Mrs Joanna Yeung
– Ms Josephine Lam
– Ms Judy Ji
– Dr King Pin Lai
– Ms Luci Ozcan
– Ms Margaret Koh
– Ms Maria Chan JP
– Ms Mei Ying Tseng
– Ms Melody Zhu
– Dr Michael Tse
– Ms Nicole Zhao
– Dr Peter Wong AM
– Ms Queeny Pun
– Ms Ruby Teng
– Mr Stephen Ng
– Dr Victor Tsang
– Mr Victor Yeung JP
– Australia Foshan Association
– Australian Chinese Community Association of NSWAustralian Nursing Home Foundation
– Carnation Joy Care
– CCA NSW Ltd
– Lions Club of Sydney Pacific
– Lions Club of Sydney Waratah
– Refugee Council of Australia
– Rotary Chatswood International
– St Joseph Chinese Catholic Group
– Trilogy Funds
– Tuesday Night Group
– Way In Network Inc
