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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

The First Group of Filipinos.

The White Australia policy on immigration prior to 1970 allowed a very small trickle of Filipinos to live in Victoria. A small number of Filipino nursing students was also permitted under the Colombo Plan. It was after the state visit of the then Australian Prime Minister, Hon. Gough Whitlam, to the Philippines in 1973 that Filipinos began to come to Australia in great numbers. Filipino tradesmen and their families were the first biggest group to migrate under the newly relaxed policy on immigration. Filipinas in secretarial jobs comprised the next biggest group.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~filipino/filihome.htm

Australia’s Small Grants Program In The Philippines

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) through the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (AusAID-PACAP) provides small grants to support community-initiated, economically sustainable, ecologically sound and gender responsive development efforts.

AusAID-PACAP is an integral component of the Australian Government’s bilateral assistance to the Philippines. The counterpart agency is the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). AusAID-PACAP will deliver $AUD 20M (PhP 860M) in the current phase (2005-2010) to projects supporting poor communities.

Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP)
Main and Responsive Assistance Scheme (RAS) Office:
2309 Prestige Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Road,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 6317549/7943
Fax: +63 2 6319654 loc. 106
Email: info@pacap.org.ph
http://pacap.org.ph/

A small group of professional Filipinos formed the Filipino Association of the Northern Territory (FAANT) in October 1973, with John Rivas, (first President) and Nicanor Pagsanjan (Vice President), Elena Javier (Secretary) and Lilia Marquez (Treasurer). The Office Bearers were inducted to office by the late Darwin Mayor, Tiger Brennan, at a function at the residence of Lino and Cynthia Molina, Parer Drive, Wagaman. (NT News, 1974)

Cyclone Tracy disrupted the activities of the Association. Many Filipino families were displaced to other places in Australia for a considerable length of time as a result. Upon their return to Darwin, many spent their time rebuilding their lives as a priority. The group re-gathered in 1975 to host the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day celebration in a function aptly called “Filipino Night” at the St. Paul Primary School assembly. As a precedent to future celebrations, the function was aimed to promote Filipino customs and traditions to the wider community.

The growing number of Filipino-Australian intermarriages was the basis for the change of the name of the Association to what it is known today as Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory (FAANT) to accommodate Australian spouses. FAANT became an incorporated body when Elena Ralph was its first President in 1977. Felicitas Milan facilitated the application of FAANT to become an incorporated ethnic organisation.

Since its inception in 1973, FAANT has gained a reputation as a well-recognized ethnic body in the Northern Territory. FAANT was granted a piece of land at the corner of Amy Johnson Avenue and Batten Road in Marrara, NT where the Filipino Community Centre is located. A small building was constructed in the premises at Batten Road but proved to be too small to hold the increasing number of cultural functions and the increasing Filipino Australian population. In short span of time, a larger community hall was constructed through the major fundraising program of the Association and through further grant assistance from the NT Government.
http://www.faant.org.au

Filipino Australian Sports Association Incorporated is a non-profit community organisation formed by a group of Filipinos and Australians who committed to model a community sports to benefit local Filipino and Australian communities in Western Australia. This group of independent individuals first came together in 1992 to discuss ways of enhancing the sportsmanship and discipline and ways of meet and greet through friendly basketball competition. It soon became apparent that the population of Filipino Australian Sports Association (FASA) communities had grown significantly with the sudden influx of migrants due to skills shortage, relatives and cross marriages sponsorships.
http://fasainc.com.au/

Sydney Jokers Social Golf Club
Friendship through sports has become a foundation of the club. We all believe that sports will strengthen our friendship, promote a healthy lifestyle and help us enjoy life. Sydney Jokers is a club composed of Filipinos and Australians residing in Sydney Australia. We hold regular Sunday games at Woodville, Georges River, Fairfield and Richmond Golf Courses as shown in the “Weekly Games” section of our web site. We maintain our own club handicap, hold club and open tournaments and gather at the end of the year to celebrate Christmas with our families and friends.
http://www.sydneyjokers.net