CHINESE
AUSTRALIAN
FORUM INC.

Building a Stronger Australia Through Successful Multiculturalism A confident nation does not fear diversity. It draws strength from it. Recent calls for Australia to become a “monocultural society” have prompted an important national conversation about identity, social cohesion and our shared future. The Chinese Australian Forum welcomes respectful debate on these important questions. We also believe this discussion should be guided by Australia’s history, national interests

Mr. Patrick Voon Chinese Australian Forum President 2011 – 2013 and Life Member We are deeply saddened by the loss of Patrick Voon. On behalf of Chinese Australian Forum I extend my deepest sympathies to his beautiful wife Patricia and daughter Alison. Patrick Voon was a life member of the Australian Chinese Forum (CAF) serving as President 2011-2013 and holding various roles including, most recently, Treasurer. He was a leader, a mentor and a friend to the Australian Chine

On the evening of Monday 18 May, the Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) hosted a special community briefing and networking evening at Haymarket HQ with senior leadership from Multicultural NSW, bringing together an outstanding group of Chinese Australian community organisations, leaders and partners for a meaningful discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping multicultural Australia. CAF was honoured to welcome Joseph La Posta, CEO of Multicultural NSW, and James Jegas

The Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) has been named the winner of the 2026 Multicultural Not-for-Profit Medal, recognising its longstanding contribution to civic participation, community engagement and multicultural inclusion in New South Wales. The award was presented at the 2026 Premier’s Harmony Dinner on 26th March, hosted by Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper. According to Multicultural NSW, more than 1,600 guests attended the flagship celeb

The Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) hosted a special Appreciation Dinner and Lunar New Year Celebration in Sydney on 18 February 2026, bringing together members, supporters and community partners to welcome the Year of the Horse and reflect on the organisation’s ongoing work. The evening served as both an expression of appreciation for those who participated in CAF’s Annual General Meeting in December 2025 and an opportunity for the newly appointed committee to connect with me

President - A/PROF Vanessa Chan 陈爱华 Vanessa is an Associate Professor with UTS Institute of Public Policy and Governance. A leading expert in local government, strategy and public administration, she has a decade in executive management, including General Manager of Ashfield and Inner West Councils. Vanessa sits on Boards in both social enterprise and government sectors. Vice President - Jon-Claire Lee 李光弼 Film, TV, Stage Producer, Director, Actor; MFA & BFA from New York Uni

Chinese Australian Forum had a very successful AGM on Sunday 7 December with 70 attendees participating. Results for the election of the 18 new committee members have now been finalised and they are listed below in alphabetical order: Thiam Ang Simon Chan Vanessa Chan Minglu Chen Hanyi (Hayden) Chen Benjamin Chow Shirley Gao Heidi (Yaqi) Han Wendy Huang Jon-Claire Lee Nicholas Patrick Yat-Yee Leung Julia Li Sharon Xiayuen Li Henry Luo Anthony Pang Henry Song Patrick Voon Da

Sydney, 28 November 2025 – The Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) has released new survey findings from its 2024–25 Civics Education workshops, showing strong gains in civic knowledge and media literacy among Chinese Australian community members who attended across four states. At a presentation and dinner held on 28 November at Zilver Restaurant in Chatswood, CAF President Mr Simon Chan AM welcomed about 45 guests, including local councillors, academics, community leaders and me