Philippine Australian Community Resource Directory

Archive for September, 2009

On Sept. 26, the Philippine capital Manila and its neighboring provinces suffered one of nature’s worst beating. Typhoon Ondoy, international code name Ketsana, poured more than a month’s worth of rain in six hours, submerging most parts of the bustling metropolis, drowning at least a hundred people as of press time.

Philippines.com.au in cooperation with Migrante Australia are desperately seeking your help to assist the victims of Philippine typhoon Ondoy.

In the spirit of bayanihan, I invite you all to join Sagip Migrante Fund Drive: Donate to Ondoy Flood Victims.

Make a donation to our Sagip Migrante Fund Drive for Ondoy Flood Victims. We will list the names of the donors in a worksheet unless they prefer to be anonymous. The listing will be updated regularly and will be posted in Philippines.com.au.

We are accepting monetary donations in currencies accepted by Paypal.  To donate to Sagip Migrante Fund Drive for Ondoy Flood Victims, click on the link below:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8520082

You can also send direct deposit via Migrante Melbourne’s bank account  (No: 120724224, Name: Migrante Melbourne, BSB No. 633000)

All donations received will be remitted to Migrante International who’s tirelessly working now to deliver basic relief goods to all affected communities.

For further information contact Philippines.com.au on 1300 3666 02 or Migrante Australia on 1300 3666 74 or email info@philippines.com.au

Thank you very much. Maraming salamat po.

Homer Bassig
Administrator
Philippines.com.au

The Philippine Australian Community Services Inc. (PACSI) was first established on 3 April 1989 as Philippine Australian Council in Support of Filipino Women. Its main purpose was to help Filipino women in their settlement process. Eventually, work expanded to include whole families from the Philippines or family members coming in to join them. In 1995 the name was changed to Philippine Australian Community Services Inc.
http://www.communilink.org.au/pacsi

Fil-Oz Social Golf club started in 1992 when a group of Filipino golfers headed by Roland Santos managed to bind together one Sunday afternoon after a round of golf at Riverwood (now Georges River) Golf Club in Henry Lawson Drive, Georges Hall.

Initially, the officers were Don Lopez (President), Chris Bacucang (Treasurer), Roland Santos (Secretary), Doc Torrevillas (PRO) and Gaddee Soriano (Captain). Original members were Alex Setosta, Benny de Guzman, Pong Mendoza, Benjie Franco, Art Stabarbara, Jun Mendoza, Ted Ramos, Rene Apacionado and (E and OE).

In June 1996 Fil-Oz took the initiative of organizing the first Philippine Independence golf cup at Dunheved Golf club. In June 1999 the name of the tournament was changed to Kalayaan Cup through the instigation of then Consul General Ariel Abadilla. In June 2002, Philippine Airlines started donating airfares to Manila for the champion and for raffle. Hence, the naming right was given to PAL and it was changed to PAL Kalayaan Cup golf tournament, now on its 13th year. Supporters of this tournament include golfers from Thai Social golf club, Samoan & Fiji golf clubs, golfers from other Asean consulates and the Filipino-Australian community.
http://www.filozgolf.com/

Street Address: Phillipine-Australian Multipurpose Centre,
93 Cowper Street, Footscray 3011
Phone: 9687 9011
Melway Ref : 42 D7
Contact: Mrs Lucy Bunque
Contact – Phone: 9346 4211
Description: Umbrella group for six senior citizens’ organisations. Co-ordinates projects, trips and activities for seniors.
Eligibility: Filipino-Australian seniors from 50-80 years of age
Hours : Council meets first Wednesday of every month
Cost : $15 per year for each organisation
Disability Access: Wheelchair access

http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Directory/S2_Item.asp?Mkey=117&S3Key=83

VISION STATEMENT:

To be a channel of hope, encouragement and inspiration to younger generation of Visayans in Australia and abroad.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are committed to the preservation and enrichment of the Visayan’s cultural heritage. We do this by strengthening camaraderie through social, religious, cultural and sporting conventions.

Alpha Phi Omega Australia Inc. is a non-for-profit organization registered at Department of Fair Trading, New South Wales, Australia. Its contact address is P.O. Box 481, Blacktown, New South Wales 2148, Australia.

P.O. Box 481, Blacktown, NSW 2148 Australia
Email: admin@apoaustralia.net
http://www.apoaus.mlai.org

Welcome to the official website of the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney. This website outlines the consular services offered by this Office and details the procedures and requirements for availing of these services. It also presents cultural and community events organized by the Consulate.
This website also provides information and news updates on the Philippines as well as tourism and investment opportunities in the country.
The development of this website is in line with the continuing commitment of the Consulate to deliver efficient and effective services to the public.
Philippine Consulate General
Level 1, Philippine Center
27-33 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: (61 2) 9262 7377
Facsimile: (61 2) 9262 7355
Mobile: (61 415) 426 400
Email: contact@philippineconsulate.com.au
http://www.philippineconsulate.com.au

There is one aspect of Philippine Australian Sports & Culture that sets it apart from other Filipino migrant organizations: It evolved from necessity. The Club developed because there had to be an organized group to run major sports events for early Filipino migrants in the metropolitan Sydney. Pinoys wanted to play basketball among themselves, and there was no other way around it but to set up an organizing body.

PASC Inc Contact Details.
Address .O. Box 3310 Bangor NSW 2234
Tel/Fax : (02) 9541 0181
Mobile : 0414 274 117
Email : pasc_man@bigpond.net.au
http://www.pasc.org.au

Regardless of its name, the Filipino Students Association is open to students of ALL nationalities. Filipinos from Australia, Filipinos from the Philippines and abroad, local and international non- Filipino students with an interest in Filipino culture. Our aim as an organization is to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of Filipino culture, and to promote camaraderie and understanding between ethnic Filipinos and the larger international student body here in Melbourne. Our activities include informal get-togethers for members, participation in MUOSS activities such as the Festival of Nations through performances and the preparation and selling of Filipino food. We hope to promote an expanded membership for the future, and offering lessons in native dance as a forum for encouraging participation in the club.Filipino Students Association
Mailbox 10
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010mufsa.unimelb-at-yahoo.com.au
http://union.unimelb.edu.au/clubs/cultural#fil

PROBUS IS FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP

Probus is an organization for active retirees to join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy fellowship of new friends.

All clubs are sponsored by Rotary clubs, but on formation are self governing, but must always remain within the limits of their Constitution.
Probus Centre – South Pacific Inc. is the administration and service centre for Probus clubs in The Philippines.

Contact details:
Probus Centre Tel: +61 2 9806 0100 Fax: +61 2 9633 4779
Email: probus@probus.com.au Web Site: www.probus.com.au
Probus Centre – Philippines Probus Extension Director PDG Geoff McLennan OAM Email: geoffbmclennan@gmail.com
Rotary District 3820 Probus Chairman Senen Licardo Email: slicardo@gmail.com