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3ZZZ Filipino Radio 92.3 FM (3ZZZ)
3ZZZ is a community-based radio station. Nearly 63 ethnic groups affiliated with the station and all the major ethnic communities living in Melbourne are represented. Up to 400 volunteers broadcast in one of these 70 community languages for and on behalf of their own community. 3ZZZ is one of the pioneer radio station heard across the Melbourne metropolitan region, as far as Geelong to the west and Macedon to the north. It is broadcasting 24 hours a day, and since October 2000, the station can also be heard across all Australia and the rest of the world through internet broadcasting.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Liz Honey
Contact: liz@lizhoney.com
5BS Humanitarian Incorporated
5BS Humanitarian Incorporated was founded by a group of local Melbournian Filipinos in Australia. The 5BS Humanitarian Incorporated has the act of: 1.) Braveheart: Being concerned, who has the courage to face and ready to engage for the welfare of others. 2.) Beneficent: Being having a marked by sympathy and consideration for other. 3.) Bighearted: Being a giver or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Elizabeth Ficnerski
Contact: admin@5bshumanitarian.com
ACT Filipino Australian Social and Cultural Association (ACTFA-SCA)
The ACT Filipino Australian Social and Cultural Association is a not- for- profit community organization committed to promoting Filipino - Australian culture in the ACT and surrounding region and facilitating community engagement. Since its foundation in 1993, ACTFA SCA has spread the Bayanihan spirit that Filipinos are so well known for, through its charitable work and cultural performances.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Ms. Beewah Lim-Tecson Snelson
Contact: bar_bing@hotmail.com 0430376793
APCO
Establish a solid collaboration amongst member affiliates, individuals and community groups in the areas of arts and culture, social, political, environmental, religious, sports and recreation. Provide moral, material and financial assistance to the needy Filipinos in Australia and the Philippines especially in times of crisis and calamities.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Cora Paras
Contact: Mariaparas85@gmail.com
Adelaide University Filipino Club (AUFC)
To create awareness in the Filipino culture
State: SA
President/Leader: AGM 4TH MARCH
Contact: filipino@clubs.auu.org.au
Adhika Inc. (ADHIKA)
Adhika is a non-profit association with membership from Fil-Oz community media, associates and friends. Adhika’s vision: Aspire Advocate Achieve, assist community efforts to build and empower themselves so that they might live out their own goals, wishes and desires.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Josie Musa
Contact: pinescerv58@gmail.com adhikaapp@gmail.com
Aguman Capampangan Australia, Inc
A badge of solidarity among the Capampangan and friends in their endeavors to extend help and assistance to Cabalen in need in the Philippines, as well as any cabalen in Australia; to extend support and involvement in Australia and in the Philippines; and to act as one in the vigilance to preserve the Capampangan’s cultural heritage.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Marivic V. Manalo
Contact: marivic_manalo@amway.com marivicvmanalo@gmail.com
Alliance of Philippine
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Violeta Escultura
Contact: esculturavg13@gmail.com
Amazing Grace Foundation
To raise money for children in the Philippines
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Grace May
Contact: agfaustraliaphilippines@yahoo.com
April30forDU30 Global Movement – Sydney, Australia
A group of patriotic Filipinos who support President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and for a call of Change.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Rado Gatchalian
Contact: red.gotcha@gmail.com
Association of Filipino Australian Golden Age of Victoria Inc.
Elderly Social Club
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Orlando Victuelle
Contact: victuell@tpg.com.au
Association of Filipino- Australian Generation of Inspiring Leaders formerly Pinoy sa Politics Movement (AGILA)
The organization is a group of inspiring and aspiring leaders who aims to train, inspire, mentor and coach Filipino-Australians to exercise good leadership. We envision to grow a new generation of Filipino-Australian leaders who will make a difference in their respective communities and will contribute to this country.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Florence Dato
Contact: florence.dato@yahoo.com.au
Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc. (AGAPI) 2
A Filipino Australian Seniors Group located at Rooty Hill, NSW Australia. To promote camaraderie and brotherhood among Filipino- Australian Seniors residing in Greater Western Sydney Area. To preserve Filipino Customs and values, greater participation and assimilation on this multicultural society.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Dorothy Del Villar
Contact: dott2244@hotmail.com
Association of Pinoy Students in Australia (APSA)
To build camaraderie & solidarity of friendship among Filipino International Students within a diversified Australian community.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Vida Fernandez
Contact: Vida_fernandez@hotmail.com
Association of Samar And Leyte Of Western Australia Inc
Purpose: - To support each other in times of need; - To embrace and promote our culture of the Samarnon and Leytenios Community of Western Australia. Objectives - To provide support to the members of our organisation, and people of Samar and Leyte ethnicity within Western Australia, emotionally, spiritually and financially; - To provide support to our places of origin and hometowns in the Philippines during times of difficulty and tragedy; -
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Cristina Gudes Elliott
Contact: samarleytegroup2020@gmail.com
Association of our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
To foster devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Freddy Leoncio
Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia
It is an organization of Filipino-Australians with Jesuit schooling.
State: AUS
President/Leader: Mr. Leo Ceniza
Contact: wsbc@bigpond.net.au
Australian Council of Multicultural Entrepreneur Incorporated (ACME)
ACME was formed to serve as an advocacy and networking organization for entrepreneurs from Australia’s ever-growing multicultural communities to encourage and support members to expand their network and learn from each other in order to help them achieve the full potential of their entrepreneurial endeavour. ACME’s primary mission is to encourage small business entrepreneurs from Australia’s various ethnic/multicultural communities to come together and form an effective advocacy and networking organisation to promote their primary entrepreneurial concern and to serve as link for mainstream Australian businesses to explore potential business opportunities in the countries where members originally come from.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Sam Afra
Contact: acme.inc2012@gmail.com
Australian Devotees of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Inc (ADOLP)
The Australian Devotees of Our Lady of Penafrancia under the guidance of the Archdiocese of Caceres (Naga City Philippines) and the Diocese of Parramatta is propagating the devotion to Our Blessed Mother under the title “Our Lady of Penafrancia” in Greater Sydney. It holds novena and mass every 1st Saturday of the month at St Nicholas of Myra church, the home of Our Lady of Penafrancia in Australia and celebrates her Feast Day on 3rd Saturday of Sept with a fluvial procession on the Nepean River.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Ernesto (Ernie) Aaron
Contact: ernestoaaron@gmail.com
Australian Filipino Heritage Foundation Inc. (Pamana Australia)
Pamana Australia, a non-profit organisation that aims to define its unique identity as Filipino-Australians by discovering, preserving, and enriching its cultural heritage.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. George Gregorio
Contact: ggoryo@gmail.com
Australian Filipino Language and Culture Inc. (AFLCA)
AFLCA objectives: 1. To teach the Filipino Language and Culture; 2. To reach out to schools in the Philippines who need assistance with educational needs, resources and teaching-learning strategies.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mrs. Lolita Treasure
Contact: lolitatreasure@gmail.com 0458 752 219
Australian Filipino Nurses Association Of Victoria, Inc (AFNAVI)
AFNAVI is a non-profit, non-political organization who delivers social, mental, health care, and education services to the community regardless of race, creed, religion. The group has muti-planned activities for the Seniors Group and upcoming educational and sports and musical entertainment for the youth.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Marithes Dumapias
Contact: marithes.dumapias@gmail.com
Australian Mindanao Multicultural Communities, Inc.
To promote arts, culture, literary and heritage of the Philippines, specifically Mindanao, through dances and songs, and encouragement of youth involvement in these events.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Serna Ladia - Chairperson
Contact: serna.ladia19@hotmail.com
Australian-Filipino Community Services Inc. (AFCS)
AFCS is a not-for-profit and charitable organisation that seeks to promote harmony and wellbeing to all Filipinos and multicultural communities in Australia. Its vision is to provide leadership in proactive services for Australian-Filipinos across generations.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Maria Smith Ms. Corina Dutlow
Contact: info@afcs.org.au
Bankstown Filcos Association Incorporated
- To assist and support the Spiritual Director in his ministry and pastoral work; -To promote and develop unity among Filipinos in the preservation and enrichment of our Christian values; -To design and implement programs to address the basic needs of the Filipino community in relation to spiritual, social, cultural, intellectual and moral values and -To participate and integrate with the Australian multi-cultural society and adapt to the acceptable Australian way of life
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Malyn Andres-Chun
Contact: malynchun@hotmail.com
Bayanihan Sa Bahay Kubo Foundation Inc
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Rudy Bautista
Contact: bayanahansabahaykubo@gmail.com
Best Filipino Friends of Australia Incorporated
Support for couples of Filipino and Non-Filipino backgrounds and assist development of relationships
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Maria Elizabeth Sockett
Contact: bffai2018@gmail.com
Bicol Communities League Inc.
It was formed in 2006 to promote the common good, interest, high profile image and goodwill of the association; to preserve and promote Bicol’s unique language and cultural heritage. It extends assistance to Bicolanos in the Philippines in any manner or form and provides avenues to establish linkages with other professional community groups, business and government agencies to further advance the aims and objectives of the association.
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Zena Samar
Contact: azena777@yahoo.com
Canning Vale Groceries
Specialised Filipino Grocery Store in Western Australia
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Louisa Cotter
Contact: louisa.cotter@gmail.com
Catholic Charismatic Movement
Catholic Charismatic Movement
State: ACT
President/Leader: Sis. (Ms.) Amy Ambida Librando
Contact: amylibra29@yahoo.com.au, 0410505336
Cebuano Association Of Australia Inc
Non-Profit Organisation
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Nelia Ciar
Contact: president@cebuanoaustralia.org
Club Filipino Port Lincoln
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Josel Bautista
Contact: Josel.bautista@hotmail.com
Code.Sydney
Techies for Communities
State: NSW
President/Leader: Engramar Bollas
Contact: engramar@code.sydney
Community of Filipino Australian Migrants
To help new migrants
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Lerma Vergara
Contact: lermaverg64@gmail.com
DDD Perth
A social group in Perth and WA that originally formed to support the current Philippine Government and evolved into a group that extends help to some fellow "kababayans" in WA who need support.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Mervin Matondo
Contact: mervin_matondo@yahoo.com 0498266427
Damayang Filipino, Incorporated
Community growth through spiritual enhancement and harmonious community relationship among Filipino Australians.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Teodoro Cue
Contact: Ted Cue #0408581065.Rudy Llanos #0419567257.Alan Macalino #0435508620
Davawenyo Victoria Inc.
Not for profit local community organisation
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Rufo Paredes
Contact: rufoparedes@yahoo.com.au
EL Shaddai Canberra Prayer Group DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International Region of Philippines and Worldwide (EL SHADDAI)
To raise up a Community of Generous faith-filled believers in Jesus Christ.
State: ACT
ERMENTRUDE COMMUNITY CARE
To provide service to people living with disability and Aged Care Sector but also to young people from the age of 16 to 25 years old. Ermentrude Community Care is now one of RHYDE (Regional Youth Driver Education) Program providers. This program allows young people who have limited access to appropriate vehicles or mentors to supervise and complete their logbook hours.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Leonila Joy Rotairo
Contact: Mobile: 0450 681 020 Telephone: 08 9537 6770 ermentrudecommunitycare@gmail.com
Ethnic Radyo Pilipino Inc
Local radio station promoting Filipino cultural
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Celia Guillermo
Contact: celia0417@gmail.com
FLAGCOM & friends Filipino Lesbians and Gays Community and friends (FLAGCOM)
To promote safe sex in the Community, Social Cohesion and Community Harmony To promote Philippine Culture in Australia
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Alberto Prias- Managing Director
Contact: alberto@creativekoncept.com
Fil-Australian Business, Industry & Communities Council of Qld. (FABICCQ)
The Filipino-Australian Business, Industry and Communities Inc. (FABICCQ Inc) is for a STRONG and UNITED Filipino-Australian community in Qld and as the affiliate organization representing QLD to the Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA), the umbrella body of all Filipino community organizations in
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mr. Roberto Garcia
Contact: fabiccq@gmail.com agnes.mercader@gmail.com 0427 429 922
Fil-Oz Adelaide DDS
To raise money for schools in the Philippines
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Oscar Vinoya
Contact: vinoya@bigpond.com
Fil-Oz Liverpool and Districts, Inc.
To preserve the religious &cultural heritage of Filipinos in Australia To promote understanding of the Filipino culture and values
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Cora Bojarski
Contact: Cora_bojarski@hotmail.com
FilOz Table Tennis Sydney (FOTTS)
To promote kinship and sportsmanship through Table Tennis. To relieve our memories of playing table tennis in the Philippines, continue to add more memories and to strengthen the bond of the Filipino community here in Australia.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Jonathan Sierra
Contact: Fottsaustralia@yahoo.com
Filipino And Multicultural Support Society Inc.
Filipino community social support group based in Eastern Melbourne suburbs established over 20 years ago with members mostly senior citizens and spouses/partners many of whom are non-Filipino.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Nida Schofield
Contact: president.filamss@gmail.com
Filipino Artists In Melbourne (FAME)
Fil-Australian Artists living in Melbourne (Painter)
State: AUS
President/Leader: Mr. Do Noble
Contact: do.noble@bigpond.com.a u
Filipino Artists Of Western Australia (FAWA)
• To promote cultural understanding through Arts and Culture;
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Rey Padernilla, Visual
Contact: Mobile # 0400834887
Filipino Association Of Victoria Inc
Charitable Organization
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Denise Chin
Contact: denise@emeraldterrace.com.au
Filipino Australasian Club Inc
To provide a friendly and helpful place for everyone, especially for newly-arrived migrants and residents; to develop and extend moral support system to the families experiencing difficulties such as domestic violence
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Victoria Wotherspoon
Contact: Mobile: 0428 206 884 vicki.wotherspoon@gmail.com
Filipino Australian Affiliation of North Queensland, Inc. (FAANQ)
To provide framework for future cooperation and alliance, without partiality for or prejudice against any particular class, sect or denomination, supportive of Filipino Traditional heritage and cultural undertakings. To adapt ourselves appropriately to ideals and aspirations of Australia and the community and resolve to foster ties and universal friendship among fellow migrants of other nations.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mrs. Thez Hamilton
Contact: thezhamilton@gmail.com 0410 588 219
Filipino Australian Association of Parramatta
Serving the Filipino community in Parramatta and surrounding areas.
State: NSW
Filipino Australian Association of Penrith
Community organization for Filipinos in Penrith and the Blue Mountains region.
State: NSW
Filipino Australian Association the Northern Territory, Inc (Darwin)
Promotion of Filipino culture in the NT through its participation in various multicultural activities in Darwin; assist new comers in their settlement in Darwin; and represent the Filipino community in the NT Government multicultural gatherings.
State: NT
President/Leader: Emcille Lim Wills (President)
Contact: Email: president@faantinc.com.au Emcille.cada@gmail.com Mob. 0417619898 4 Batten Road, Marrara, NT 0812
Filipino Australian Associtation Of Ballarat Inc
Community Organisation
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Sherley Hart
Contact: sherlita_hart@hotmail.com
Filipino Australian Brisbane Society Inc. (FABS)
The FABS team exist to unite and inspire the Filipino/Australian community through the promotion, preservation and protection of its culture, heritage, language, and people.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mrs. Dixie Morante
Contact: fabsociety.info@gmail.com 040 161 0796
Filipino Australian Club Of Perth, Inc (FACPI)
FACPI had been serving the Filipino migrant community since 1986 through social, cultural, historical, multicultural and charity outreach activities.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Josephine Scrutton
Contact: 0415 353 439 facpi.executivecommittee@gmail.com
Filipino Australian Community Association in Eastern Sydney
To unite and help Filipinos, Australians and multicultural communities
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Roque Molavin
Contact: rox_molavin816@yahoo.com.au
Filipino Australian Community Services INC (FACSI)
Social activities, fundraising and community projects for the Filipino-Australian community
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Redelia Terrison
Contact: redelia.terrison@gmail.com
Filipino Australian Community Services Inc.
Providing support and services to the Filipino-Australian community in NSW.
State: NSW
Filipino Australian Community Services Northern Territory
Providing support and services to the Filipino-Australian community in the Northern Territory.
State: NT
Filipino Australian Community Services Queensland
Providing support and services to the Filipino-Australian community in Queensland.
State: QLD
Filipino Australian Community Services South Australia
Providing support and services to the Filipino-Australian community in South Australia.
State: SA
Filipino Australian Community Services Tasmania
Providing support and services to the Filipino-Australian community in Tasmania.
State: TAS
Filipino Australian Community Services Victoria
Providing support and services to the Filipino-Australian community in Victoria.
State: VIC
Filipino Australian Community of Liverpool
Supporting the Filipino community in Liverpool and South West Sydney.
State: NSW
Filipino Australian Friendship Association of Geelong Inc.
The association has member not exclusive of Filipinos but from other ethnic backgrounds as well for the purpose of encouraging social cultural interaction between Filipinos, Australian and other ethnic groups. Over the years the the group has been actively involved and helped several multicultural services and programs.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Buena Martinez
Contact: fafageelong81@gmail.com
Filipino Australian Health Professionals Inc. (FAHPi)
FAHPi is a group of Filipino Australian Health professionals committed to provide support to all of its members practicing within Canberra and the surrounding region of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to ensure the continuous development and enrichment of their respective disciplines. Underpinning the principles of equity and equality, excellence to ethical professional practice of health and allied health services in
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Dorothea Jane A. Camangan (Executive Director)
Contact: fahpinc@gmail.com
Filipino Australian Health Workers Association of WA Inc (FAHWA)
The mission is to promote, maintain and restore the health and holistic wellbeing of our community and abroad. Our objectives are to provide health screening services to the vulnerable people in the community, to provide services to aged care facilities by volunteering to be companions and using skills as health professionals as required; to promote and foster Filipino and other cultures; to undertake activities such as provision of food and basic necessities to the homeless and other disadvantaged group of people in our community; to assist our members, public entity in achieving optimum wholeness and support them for medical missions and give international relief to other countries during calamities and disasters.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Aida Oakdon
Contact: Contact number: 0420 401161, 0422617361 Email: fahwa.inc@gmail.comwww.fahwa.org.au
Filipino Australian Multicultural Association Inc. (FAMAS)
To provide support for Filipinos who are experiencing helplessness, and are victims of domestic violence.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Anita Kinkela
Contact: 0420920525
Filipino Australian Multicutural Association Inc.
To provide support for Filipinos who are experiencing helplessness, and are victims of domestic violence.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Anita Kinkela
Contact: 0420920525
Filipino Australian Nurses Association NSW
Supporting Filipino nurses and healthcare professionals in NSW.
State: NSW
Filipino Australian Student Council Of Victoria (FASTCO)
The Filipino-Australian Students Council of Victoria (FASTCO) is a network of Pinoy students and friends in Melbourne founded in 2012. Believing in the spirit of Bayanihan and Pakikipagkapwa- tao, it aim to foster ties among and provide support to students in Melbourne. All Filipino international students as well as local students with Pinoy roots are welcome to join.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Dennis John Sumaylo
Contact: official@fastcovic.org
Filipino Basketball League of the NT (Darwin)
Promotion of sound body and mind through Basketball competition every Sunday in Darwin and to provide a flatform for new comers to the place to engage in this sporting activities.
State: NT
President/Leader: Elvira Tolentino (President)
Contact: Email: elvie_tolentinoau@yahoo.com Mob. 0417849046
Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy of Melbourne
Religious Group
State: VIC
President/Leader: Fr Joselito C Asis
Contact: father.asis@yahoo.com.a u
Filipino Catholic Pastoral Support Committee (FCPSC)
Pastoral care of the Filipino community
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Osmond Vargas
Contact: filipinocathloicpastrols@yahoo.com
Filipino Chaplaincy, Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay
Religious Group
State: NSW
President/Leader: Rev Deacon Roberto Corpuz
Contact: roberto.corpuz@bbcatholic.org.au
Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA)
The Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) is the national representative body of Filipinos in Australia, the fifth largest ethnic community in the country. Its key objectives are to advocate and promote the interests of all Filipino-Australians and Filipinos in Australia. They play a role in supporting local, state and territory councils in the promotion of Filipino heritage, culture and language and local and national efforts to advance the economic, cultural and social impact of Filipinos to the Australian community. FILCCA's working relationship and role as the key distribution and communication channel for information and consultation with the Philippine and Australian governments and other bodies, has supported the organisation of national efforts in education, trade, social and community services and fundraising activities
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Carmen Garcia, SA (President)
Contact: pro@filcca.org.au, https://www.filcca.org.au
Filipino Community Cooperative Ltd
A not-for-profit cooperative established in 1981 which owns and manages the 30-year-old HNB Long Day Care and Pre-School at Mt Pritchard. Pursuing community development and welfare services, promoting Filipino arts and culture among others.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Atty. Kate Roc Andres (Chairman of the Board; Kate has been in this role since 2001)
Contact: filcoop@optus.net.com.au; katerocandres@gmail.com
Filipino Community Council Of Victoria
The Filipino Community Council of Victoria, Inc. (FCCVI) is a duly incorporated non-political, non-stock, non-profit, and benevolent community service organisation, founded in 1988. FCCVI is recognised as the umbrella body of Filipino organisations in Victoria. Its existence came about as a direct request from the Australian Government in the late 1980s through the then Minister of the Department of Immigration to be the primary contact in communicating and collaborating with individual Filipino organisations rapidly increasing at that time.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Marlon De Leon
Contact: Marlon_de_Leon@yahoo.com
Filipino Community Council Of Western Australia Incorporated (FCCWA)
• To act as community gatekeeper for information and consultation with the Philippine and Australian governments and other bodies and to represent a unified voice for all Filipinos in Australia; • To initiate, organise, maintain, expand, promote and support projects that are relevant to the needs and issues affecting the Filipino communities in Australia; • To promote Filipino heritage, culture and language and the contribution of Filipinos in Australia •
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Angelita Jongko
Contact: angelitajongko@gmail.com
Filipino Community Council of NSW
The umbrella organization representing Filipino communities across New South Wales.
State: NSW
Filipino Community Council of Northern Territory
The umbrella organization representing Filipino communities across the Northern Territory.
State: NT
Filipino Community Council of Queensland
The umbrella organization representing Filipino communities across Queensland.
State: QLD
Filipino Community Council of South Australia
The umbrella organization representing Filipino communities across South Australia.
State: SA
Filipino Community Council of Tasmania
The umbrella organization representing Filipino communities across Tasmania.
State: TAS
Filipino Community Council of Victoria
The umbrella organization representing Filipino communities across Victoria.
State: VIC
Filipino Community Council of the Australian Capital Territory (FCCACT)
Filipino Community Council of the ACT is the umbrella body of different Filipino Organizations in Canberra ACT Australia.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Ms. Maria Lourdes Doronila (President)
Contact: mariadoronila1960@bigpond.com
Filipino Community Organisation of Northern Rivers Inc.
Non-profit organization
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Lyn Albario Billin
Contact: laiza_albario@yahoo.com.au
Filipino Community of Blacktown
Community organization supporting Filipinos in Blacktown and Western Sydney.
State: NSW
Filipino Community of Warrnambool Incorporated
To reach out the new and old Filipino for the unity and harmony community of Warrnambool and Non-profit organisation.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Florida Bridgman
Contact: Florida_brudgman@hotmail.com
Filipino Community of the Hunter Region Inc. (FILCOHRI)
Association of the Filipino Community in the Hunter Region for Cultural, Social, Religious and Charitable activities.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Arnulfo Escalante
Contact: leoescal@bigpond.com
Filipino Cultural Association (Whyalla)
To pass on Filipino culture
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Larry Aquilar
Contact: aquilarlarry@yahoo.com
Filipino Ethnic School of SA (FESSA)
To pass on Filipino culture and language
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Irene Rowe
Contact: irenerowe@gmail.com
Filipino Hour – City Park Radio
Multi-Cultural Radio
State: TAS
President/Leader: Ms. Emely Mc Call
Contact: 0438252822
Filipino Language School (FLS)
The Learning Filipino Together (LFT) is a not-for-profit community organization that operates the Filipino Language school in Canberra. It was introduced as the addition to Canberra’s community of ethnic language school in October of 2010.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Ms. Kotch Velasquez Pilar David
Contact: https://www.filipinolanguag eschool.org.au/
Filipino Settlement Coordination Council of SA Inc (FSCCSA)
Settlement support, integration, advocacy; community/organizational development; promoting cultural diversity; service provision
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Ben-Hur Winter
Contact: benhur.winter@fsccsa,org ,au
Filipino Sports Club of Brisbane
Promoting sports and physical activities within the Filipino community in Brisbane.
State: QLD
Filipino Sports Club of Melbourne
Promoting sports and physical activities within the Filipino community in Melbourne.
State: VIC
Filipino Sports Club of Sydney
Promoting sports and physical activities within the Filipino community in Sydney and NSW.
State: NSW
Filipino Women Support Group Macarthur
Providing support for new migrants and women who have suffered domestic violence. Fund raising for the Cancer Clinic of Campbelltown Hospital
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Rose Lay
Contact: Roselay@aapt.net.au
Filipino Women's Support Group, Inc
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
State: TAS
President/Leader: Ms. Marie Palencia
Contact: https://www.facebook.com /Filipino-Womens-Support- Group-Tasmania- 275260982524593/ 0422176039
Filipino-Australian Basketball Association (FABA)
Filipino Basketball league
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Ronel Jojo Boangcawil
Contact: ronel.bongcawil@outlook.com
Filipino-Australian Teachers Association of Qld. Inc (FATAQ)
FATAQ Objectives: 1. To encourage and facilitate professional and personal growth and development and to work towards the enhancement of the Filipino image and self-esteem to the wider Australian community. 2. To gather, analyse, and disseminate information to assist members in gaining employment and to promote Filipino culture and values through educational programs.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mrs. Teresita Aquino- Launt
Contact: tlaunt@bigpond.com 0419794609
Filoz@Western Region of Victoria Incorporated
Empower, promote and enhance the culture unique to Filipino- Australians by means of education and social activities
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Rene Alinea
Contact: filozsecretary@yahoo.com
Foundation To Preserve The Filipino Values & Culture
To preserve Filipino values and culture
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Marino Salinas
Contact: marinosalinas3@gmail.com Mobile: 0403 866 230
Gawad Kalinga Australia (GKA)
Gawad Kalinga is the local arm of Gawad Kalinga Philippines whose aim is based on poverty alleviation and nation building movement. While continuing to represent and support the movement of GK in the Philippines, it aims to foster the GK model of community development in Australia and hopes to explore the relevance of this model to disadvantaged groups in here.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Ms. Sally Barber
Contact: sally.barber7@gmail.com
Gawad Kalinga Australia And Council Of Australian Filipino Organizations Of Vic (CAFOVI)
Charitable Foundation/ Umbrella Body
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Marisa Vedar
Contact: marisaric.vedar@gmail.com
Give Love Incorporated
Non-profit Organisation supporting poor families and children in the Philippines mainly during Christmas time.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Liza Di Blazo
Contact: liza.diblasio@yahoo.com.au
Global Business Center
A community hub that offers various creative empowerment opportunities. It is a place where people gather to celebrate the idea of togetherness and camaraderie.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Ms. Maria Judith Guillergan
Contact: australiagbc@gmail.com 0488 389 885
Good Vibes Pilipinas
Filipino-Australian Radio and Social Media Program
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Melvin Mata
Contact: mcmata092177@yahoo.com
Health World Pharmaceuticals
Health World Pharmaceuticals is a national and international wholesaling entity (Export/Import Central and Health Hub) located in the heart of Western Australia. As Brand Ambassadors to multiple high-quality brands and Philanthropists, Ms Ma and her team are committed to providing you with a superior level of service, pharmaceutical goods, health, and beauty products and much more to cater to all your requirements.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Emma Hanh Ma (Founder/Pharmacist)
Contact: admin@healthworld.org.a u
Hot Mamaz, Inc.
A social group of 13 women with a goal focused on women empowerment while reaching out to the less fortunate communities by way of raising funds via our dance activities or concerts. Each year it organizes at least 2 fund-raising events and 75% of proceeds go to multiple charities that require our assistance at that given time.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Sheila Collantes
Contact: s.collantes@bigpond.com
Hugyaw Filipino Dance Performing Group
State: TAS
President/Leader: Mr. Mark Banaag
Contact: https://www.facebook.com /HUGYAWTAS/ 0420699088
Ilocano Association of Australia (IAA)
A not-for-profit organization established in 1990, aim of which is to foster the spirit of camaraderie among the Ilocanos in Australia. It promotes, maintain and preserve the Ilocano culture and traditions by organizing various cultural presentations.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Edna Dumlao Longhurst
Contact: edna@edlinternational.com
Ilocano Association of Victoria Inc.
Non-Profit Social organization of Ilocanos in Victoria.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Norma Santos
Contact: nsglobal@bigpond.net.au
Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Inc (IAVI)
The Association was founded in 1986. It was formed by Ilonggo migrants from Western Visayas-Panay Island mostly from Iloilo, Antique & Negros Occidental. The objective is to develop its customs & traditions to assimilate & integrate into Australian culture, system & values. It also assists in the development of Ilonggo migrants to enhance their stature in the community.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Patricia G. Gutierrez
Contact: apgutierrez@optus.net.com.au
Jesus is Lord Church Canberra Inc. (JIL)
Religious Organization
State: ACT
President/Leader: Pastor Eric Marquez, Mr. Norman Kalagayan, Mr. Leo Asuncion
Contact: ptrericmarquez@gmail.com, 0439471693, nkalagayan@yahoo.com, 0422504679, Leo_asuncion89@yahoo.com, 0437132583
Kapit-bahayan Cooperative Ltd (KCL)
KCL was organised 25 years ago to provide and voluntarily manage housing accommodations for low to medium income families in NSW. It also provides assistance and support to Filipino-Australian organisations and individuals through donations, free use of the facilities and proven successful leadership
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Ruben Amores
Contact: rfamores@yahoo.com.au
Katherine Filipino Australian Association of the NT, Inc.
Promotion of Filipino culture in the NT through its participation in various multicultural activities in Katherine; assist new comers in their settlement in Katherine; and represent the Filipino community in the NT Government multicultural gatherings in Katherine.
State: NT
President/Leader: William Daw (President)
Contact: Email: William.daw@live.com.au wdaw@redcross.org.au Mob: 0467220895 PO Box 1267 Katherine, NT, 0851
Katipunan Australia, Inc. (KATIPUNAN)
A association that shall embody ideals, promote the general welfare of all Filipino-Australians who are war veterans, former regular and reserve member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as well as former personnel of Police, Fire, Corrective and Investigative agencies of the Republic of the Philippines, and their dependents and children, under the tenets of Fraternity, Integrity and Professionalism.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr, Eduardo Datario
Contact: katipunanfiloz@gmail.com
KoR Northern Sydney Chapter (KOR-NORSYD)
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State: NSW
President/Leader: Sir Bob Alipalo, KCR Chapter Commander/President
Contact: Bob.alipalo@gmail.com
KoR Western Sydney Chapter (KOR-WESSYD)
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State: NSW
President/Leader: Sir Romy Alampayan, KOR-Chapter Commander/President
Contact: alampayanautomotive@gmail.com
KoR – Sydney Chapter
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State: NSW
President/Leader: Sir Francis De los
Contact: Boy_mila@yahoo.com
Lakas Filipina
Lakas Filipina Incorporated is a Filipino-Australian organisation of dedicated individuals who supports and empowers women in Australia to exercise their rights and ensure access to education and healthcare. A not-for-profit organisation who cares for the welfare of women and girls in the society and promoting women’s sense of self- worth and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Elsa Collado
Contact: Elsacollado1@gmail.com
Mabuhay Filipino Community (Tennant Creek)
Participation in the multicultural activities in Tennant Creek to stage the voice of Filipinos and promote their cultural values and identity.
State: NT
President/Leader: Merlinda Baker (Leader)
Contact: Email: merlinda.baker@nt.gov.au Mob.048393753
Mabuhay Multicultural Association of Alice Springs
Participation in the multicultural activities in Alice Springs to stage the voice of Filipinos and promote their cultural values and identity.
State: NT
President/Leader: Hermigilda Reeder (Leader)
Contact: Email: hermigilda.reeder@nt.gov.au Mob. 0421510189
Maharlika Riders International (Sydney)
Association of Filipino motorcycle riders to promote friendship, brotherhood, Charity, camaraderie, road safety and responsible riding.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Don Arizala – Chairman
Contact: lpablo@bigpond.net.au
Mandurah Filipino Sports Club Incorporated (MFSCI)
The Mandurah Filipino Sports Club established back in 2013 by Vicente Bataller, MFSCI is one of the longest-running Filipino sports clubs in WA. Bonded by the love of sports such as basketball and volleyball, MFSCI was established to help nurture and strengthen the Filipino and multicultural community in Mandurah. MFSCI is currently home to over 300 paid members and players from all over WA. Our vision is to help build stronger, healthier, happier, and safer Filipino Community in Mandurah.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Vicente Bataller
Contact: mfsci@yahoo.com.au 0403808964 0406 543 342
Mandurah Filipino- Australian Multicultural Community Incorporated
To nurture, promote and showcase the talents of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background in the Community
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Carolina Allen (Founder)
Contact: Email: mfamci@yahoo.com Mobile #: 0414739188
Mandurah Filipino-Australian Multicultural Community Incorporated
To nurture, promote and showcase the talents of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background in the Community
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Carolina Allen (Founder)
Contact: Email: mfamci@yahoo.com, Mobile #: 0414739188
Melbourne St Claire Reunion Lodge 17
Not for profit community organisation
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Rufo Paredes (Boyette)
Contact: rufoparedes@yahoo.com.au
Melissa's Filipino Shop
Melissa's Filipino Shop supports Filipino Seafarers in Western Australia and has given aid to those afflicted with COVID-19; also supports overseas students especially during the COVID pandemic, giving groceries and personal care items; supports Filipino domestic violence victims
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Melissa Aguasa
Contact: melissa_aguasa@yahoo.com, 08 9398 7709
Melissa’s Filipino Shop
Melissa’s Filipino Shop supports Filipino Seafarers in Western Australia and has given aid to those afflicted with COVID-19; also supports overseas students especially during the COVID pandemic, giving groceries and personal care items; supports Filipino domestic violence victims
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Melissa Aguasa
Contact: melissa_aguasa@yahoo.com 08 9398 7709
Missionary Families Of Christ (MFC)
An evangelistic and missionary community; are servants to the church working for family renewal to defend faith, family and life.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Joven P. Bacusmo
Contact: joven.bacusmo@yahoo.com.au 0434387043
NARRA Co-op National Affiliation of Responsible and Respectable Associations Co- operative Inc (NARRA CO-OP)
To build a Community Centre for the Filipino Community 2. To promote Philippine Arts and Culture in Australia
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Alberto Prias
Contact: alberto@creativekoncept.com
North Canberra Family Rosary
To promote the devotion to the Virgin Mary, our lady of Fatima through praying the Holy Rosary every day. To promote camaraderie between Filipino families through the transfer of the image of our Lady of Fatima every Saturday in Filipino homes and continue a Filipino tradition of the family block rosary.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Ms. Amor Evans Ms. Volet Carolan
Contact: amorevans1@gmail.com voletcarolan@gmail.com
Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia Archdiocese of Sydney (NUSPAS)
To deepen the Marian Devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia. To introduce and promote the devotion of Our Lady of Penafrancia and its celebrations not only to Bicolanos and Filipinos but also to other nationalities.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Roberto Lastica
Contact: Trebor.hudian@gmail.com
One Pangasinan Association of Australia, Inc.
To promote camaraderie and unity among Pangasinenses here in Sydney and NSW. To promote Pangasinan as a beautiful province.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Jojo Laquian (Past- President) Mr. Rado Gatchalian (Acting-President)
Contact: red.gotcha@gmail.com
Oragon WA, Inc
To act as an educational, religious, and non-profit society; To encourage the practice and promote the knowledge of Filipino heritage and traditions.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Alex Balbuena
Contact: 0423249799
Orana Region Filipino Australian Association Inc (ORFAAI)
Welcome, assist new arrivals in the community like temporary accommodation, Integration in the local community, participation with the local councils ‘programs and activities, Assist and give referrals to members with issues like domestic violence.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Vic Avila
Contact: vm.avila@bigpond.com
Order of the Knights of Rizal Eastern Australia Area/ANZO Region (KOR-ANZO)
The Order of the Knights of Rizal is a Philippine-Chartered civic, patriotic non-sectarian and non-profit organization founded in Philippines in 1911. It is also registered with OFT in NSW as non-profit organization. Mandated by RA646 dedicated to promote awareness and perpetuation of the memory of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Sir Danny Peralta,KGOR Area Commander/President
Contact: Dcperalt48@gmail.com
Our Lady of Peñafrancia
The celebration for the Divino Rostro or the Divine Face, usually held in the second week of September, is to pay homage to the image of Jesus Christ. People's devotion to the Divino Rostro may
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Pearl Sandigan
Contact: penafranciawa@gmail.com
Peel Multicultural Association, Inc.
To provide support, advocacy and referrals to people from Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds living in the Peel region.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Virginia Pitts
Contact: peelmulticultural@gmai.com 0428 888 575
Perth Pinoy-Aus Sports Club Inc. (PEPSCI)
To conduct, encourage, promote, advance and administer chosen sports throughout the Filipino-Australian community in Perth, Western Australia, having regard to public interest in the operations, its moral responsibilities for its actions and activities towards the wider community.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Gil Mangoba
Contact: info@pepsci.org mangoba_gil@yahoo.com.au 0407 605 670
Philippine Aid & Relief from Tasmania Foundation, Inc
Adhoc Fund Raising - Mainly Diaster relief
State: TAS
President/Leader: Mr. Florence Parker
Contact: https://www.partfoundation inc.org.au/ 0438658337
Philippine Australia Sports and Culture, Inc
To enhance Unity in Community through community sports and cultural events that gives us the opportunity as well to raise funds for our charity recipients in Philippines and Australia. We believe that if the community is united the stronger, we become.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Marivic Ayap-Flores
Contact: marivicayap@optus.net.com.au
Philippine Australian Association of the ACT and Monaro Region, Inc (PAA)
The PAA is the very first Filipino organization to be formally established in the ACT. The main mission of the association is to foster and develop friendships, to give assistance where possible and to provide information and service for the benefit of the Philippine-Australian Community. The PAA helps promote social, cultural and physical activities for members and the Filipino community at large, as well as culture and multiculturalism through integration; it also participates and contributes to community events and it provides aid and assistance in matters of welfare when required to members and to Filipino Community.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Mr. Erico Soliman
Contact: Ericosoliman@hotmail.com
Philippine Australian Foundation (Vic) Inc.
Registered Charitable organisation for advancing social or public welfare and advancing culture
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Maria Luisa Rivo
Contact: luisarivo@yahoo.com.au
Philippine Australian Society for Senior Citizens, Inc (PASSCI)
PASSCI was the first Filipino seniors’ group to be incorporated in Australia (1985). Its main objective is for its members to enjoy each other’s company through monthly activities. It also leads in the advocacy for Filipino Australian seniors.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Jose (Jun) Relunia
Contact: josereluniajr@gmail.com
Philippine Community Council of NSW
PCC-NSW was established in 1990 and it is the peak body of the Filipino Community in NSW.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Alric Bulseco
Contact: alricbusleco@gmail.com
Philippine Cultural Society (PCS)
The PCS exists to celebrate and disseminate Filipino culture and heritage; to provide support and assistance to Filipino migrants and their families; to provide support to aged care facilities by volunteering to be companions and using skills as health professionals as required; to promote and foster Filipino and other cultures; to undertake activities such as provision of food and basic necessities to the homeless and other disadvantaged group of people in our community; to assist our members, public entity in achieving optimum wholeness and support them for medical missions and give international relief to other countries during calamities and disasters.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Fedelina Donaghue
Contact: fgdonaghue@gmail.com, 0432120280
Philippine Cultural Society of NSW
Celebrating and promoting Filipino culture and heritage in New South Wales.
State: NSW
Philippine Cultural Society of Queensland
Celebrating and promoting Filipino culture and heritage in Queensland.
State: QLD
Philippine Cultural Society of South Australia
Celebrating and promoting Filipino culture and heritage in South Australia.
State: SA
Philippine Cultural Society of Victoria
Celebrating and promoting Filipino culture and heritage in Victoria.
State: VIC
Philippine Educational Theatre Artists of Wa Incorporated (PETAWA)
A registered Non- Stock, Non- Profit Community Organisation in Western Australia. Its mission is to promote Filipino culture and multiculturalism through Theatre Art in Western Australia and beyond.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Benito Chan Jr. (Artistic Director) Ms. Cielo Waghorne (President)
Contact: bennychanicdl02a@hotmail.com 0413 212 881 Contact - 0409 410 491
Philippine Language School Of Victoria, Inc
Offering Filipino Language for primary, secondary and College.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Perla Luetic
Contact: fcgabriel@yahoo.com
Philippine Rondalla Ensemble Performing Arts of Ipswich
- To educate the youth with their Filipino-Australian heritage and encourage awareness of their Filipino cultural values while staying in their new homeland Australia; and
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mrs. Perla Pound
Contact: perla@malcperl.com.au 0468964470
Philippine Studies Group (PSG)
The Philippine Studies Group is an association of Filipino- Australian Residents as well as University Students, Academics and other professionals based in Canberra Australia. The PSG organizes a monthly seminar on topics related to Philippine culture, politics, economics, social conditions, and other relevant issues and the seminars are currently hosted at The Australian National University (ANU).
State: ACT
President/Leader: Dr. Emy Liwag
Contact: emyliwag@yahoo.com
Philippines Australia Community in Tasmania
Community Group
State: TAS
President/Leader: Mr. Joel Ortiz
Contact: https://www.facebook.com /PhilAusTasInc/ 0487833969
Philippines News Perth
Philippines News Perth is a digital news media platform based in Perth, Western Australia.
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Neilwin Bravo (Director) Ms. Jean Paula Bravo (General Manager)
Project 6 Foundation
Raise Funds for Children in Philippines to play Sport
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Daniel Buderis
Contact: dbuderis@p6f.org
Project Philippines
Adhoc Fund Raising - Mainly Diaster relief
State: TAS
President/Leader: Mr. Malcolm MacDougal and Anna MacDougal
Contact: http://www.projectphilippin esaustralia.org/
Queensland Filipino- Australian Arts Association (QFAAA)
QFAAA Objectives: Discover and foster Filipino-Australian artists by acknowledging their artistic excellence in Australia for social, economic and cultural opportunities; Encourage artistic innovation and multicultural collaboration to promote cultural vibrancy, creativity and diversity. Promote and maximize the potential of Filipino- Australian talents in Arts, artistic activities and exhibition for the community and Multicultural Australia in the following Art, constituents for Visual arts, Literature, Performing, Applied and other types of Art; Integrate Filipino-Australian arts and cultures with other multicultural groups and address social solidarity and be an inspiration to promote harmony between all Filipino- Australian organizations within Queensland and Australia.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Mrs. Ivabelle Bernabe
Contact: artsqfaaa@gmail.com 0438 175 584
Queensland University of Technology Filipino Student Association (QUTFSA)
The QUT Filipino Student Association (QUTFSA) is a cultural club at the Queensland University of Technology. It was formed as a society to help out Filipino students transition into university life and experience it with their fellow Kababayans.
State: QLD
President/Leader: Ms. Gleezel Bautista
Contact: qutfsa@gmail.com
Riverland Filipino Community
To pass on Filipino culture
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Anne Cabucus
Contact: anne.cabucos@ymail.com
Rondanihan Canberra (Rondanihan)
The Rondanihan traditional Filipino plucked string orchestra in Rondalla tradition commenced in 2002 in Canberra and has performed in the Philippines, QLD, NSW and the ACT with regular performances in Canberra and surrounding regions. Rondanihan continues to perform at festivals, multicultural events, nursing homes and Filipino community events in the ACT and region.
State: ACT
President/Leader: Mr. Ian Bull
Contact: ian.bull@homemail.com.a u 02 6231 5974 https://www.facebook.com /Rondanihan- 300849744259
Samahan Filipino Australian SA Inc
To raise awareness of Filipino traditional dance and culture
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Rosaida Stankevicius
Contact: stankeviciusrosaide@yahoo.com.au
Samar Association of Australia Inc.
1. To provide assistance in times of calamities in Samar and nearby surrounding. 2. To promote Samar and increase the spirit of Friendship with waray speaking Filipinos, camaraderie, as well as the rest of the Filipino- Australian Communities.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Ethel Singzon
Contact: samar1australia8@gmail.com
Sampaguita Dance Group Inc
To raise awareness of Filipino traditional dance and culture.
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Letty De La Cerna
Contact: lettydc53@hotmail.com
Sampaguita Filipino Cultural Entertainers
To raise awareness of Filipino traditional dance and culture.
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Ria Monteodorisio
Contact: hellosampaguita@gmail.com
Santo Nino of Port Pirie
Rise funds and Awareness
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. John Sanchez
Contact: johnmarconisanchez@yahoo.com.ph
Sedgwick Housing Co- operative Ltd
To house 55 yrs. old and above and establish housing cooperatives
State: NSW
President/Leader: Dr Jaime R Lopez, CPA PhD
Contact: Jimmyrlopez@gmail.com
Soriano-Orodio Foundation, Inc. Australia
Charitable Organization
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Nelda Estores
Contact: soriano_orodiofoundation@yahoo.co.com.au
South West Filipino-Australian Association Incorporated (SFWAAI)
To promote awareness, understanding and preservation of Filipino culture and heritage into the South West community; To promote understanding and harmonious relationship amongst Filipinos and Australians; To foster unity and mutual support amongst Filipino migrants in the South West Region; To support, within the limits of the resources, civics, cultural, religious, and humanitarian projects in Western Australia and in the Philippines
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Francis Albacite
Contact: Email: southwestfilipinoasso@gmail.com, albacite.francis@gmail.com, Mobile #: 0420223393
Sto Nino de Cebu
To foster devotion to Sto. Niño of Cebu
State: SA
President/Leader: Mr. Benjamin Ruiz
Contact: Benruiz4114@gmail.com
Sto Nino de Filipinas
Raise funds for orphanages in the Philippines
State: SA
President/Leader: Ms. Lolette Buc
Contact: l.buc@bigpond.com
Sydney Filipino Community Inc.
A community organization serving Filipinos in the Sydney metropolitan area.
State: NSW
Sydney Jokers Social Golf Club
Holds weekly golf games for Filipino-Australian members and visitors. Holds and participates in annual major tournaments and social events for members and visitors.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Rafael “Ralph” E. Posadas
Contact: rposadas@optus.net.com.au
Tagalog Association of Australia Inc. (TAA)
- Association of Filipino-Australians whose roots are from the Tagalog Region of the Philippines. Its main mission is to encourage and promote the Tagalog Region’s social, cultural, spiritual and intellectual traits and values like the conduct of the “Balagtasan” that promotes the Philippine National Language during the month of August every year.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Cesar Bartolome
Contact: cfbart69@gmail.com
Tagalog Learning Inc.
Tagalog Learning Inc aims to propagate and maintain the Tagalog language for Filipino-Australian community members.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. May Red Zafra
Contact: tagalog.learning.melbourne@gmail.com
Tagalog School of Perth
To teach the Filipino language and culture to everyone who is interested, regardless of nationality, and with online lessons, regardless of where you are; Also offers translating services.
State: WA
President/Leader: Ms. Cielo Franklin
Contact: tagalogschool@gmail.com
The Campbelltown and Region Filipino Community Council Inc’s Objectives (CRFCC)
To bring the Filipino Australians together via Civic, Cultural and Educational activities & participation in mainstream to foster harmony and understanding of different cultures.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Lourdes Kaiser
Contact: lourdes.kaiser1@gmail.com
The Empowered Australian Multicultural Society Formerly Bayanihan For Students And Migrants (TEAMS)
It is a group of committed volunteers, entrepreneurs, leaders and advocates with the objective to form a community that nurture a sense of belonging and inclusion by helping and empowering others in creating a positive impact to the society and providing an opportunity to belong, participate, lead and contribute to the community. Its vision is for members to be active in community through work, having their own business, volunteering, participating and leading with community initiatives and projects, and reaching out for the less fortunate.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Myrna Ysais
Contact: m.ysais@hotmail.com
The Migrant Hub Inc
Multicultural but mainly Filipino - supporting migrants integrate better into Australian society and become more active citizens in their local community
State: VIC
President/Leader: Mr. Walter Villagonzalo
Contact: wv@tpg.com.au
The Philippine Times
The Philippine Times is the only Filipino newspaper in Victoria and the longest-running Filipino newspaper in Australia. The Philippine Times carries stories of particular interest to Filipinos in Australia fostering a sense of collective identity and cultural pride as they connect to the Australian mainstream, their original home, the Philippines and to the world.
State: VIC
President/Leader: Ms. Alice Nicolas (Publisher)
Contact: alicegnicolas@gmail.com
Timpuyop Dagiti Ilocano of SA
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Vicky Davey
Contact: Vdavey065@gmail.com
Ulverstone/NW Filipino Community
State: TAS
President/Leader: Meriam Murray
Contact: 0438005263
United Architects of the Philippines (Australia Chapter) (UAP)
The UAP - Australia Chapter is a foreign-based non-profit organization, supporting Filipino Architects residing in Australia and New Zealand through its continuous professional development programmes and social activities. It is a duly accredited professional organization of The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) Philippines. The UAP - Australia Chapter formation started in 2017. Chapter Charter Presentation & Inauguration Ceremony was held March 6, 2021 in the grounds of Philippine Embassy, Canberra, Australia. It is the 182nd chartered UAP Chapter and the 1st in the Oceania with a vision to uphold the practice of Filipino Architects in Australia and New Zealand through continued professional development of its members.
State: AUS
President/Leader: Ms. Hazel Aguilar (Charter President)
Contact: info.uap.aunz@gmail.com
University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Australia – New South Wales Chapter, Inc. (UPAAA-NSW)
Founded on the 1st of March 1980 in Sydney, The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Australia – New South Wales Chapter (UPAAA-NSW) is one of the early Filipino organisations established in New South Wales, and also one of the oldest UP alumni chapters recognized outside the Philippines.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Ms. Anne Marie Therese “Tiffi” Ramos Avila
Contact: tiffiavila@hotmail.com
Visayan Association of Australia, Incorporated (VAA)
Established in 2003 it aims to promote and strengthen the Visayan camaraderie and culture for social, religious, sports and cultural developments. It conducts outreach program in the Philippines to assist poor students to complete higher education, e.g., feeding program, distribution of school supplies and scholarship program.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Mr. Jhun Salazar, JP CMC
Contact: djsalazar@optusnet.com.au jhunscelebration@gmail.com
WA Bayanihan Sports Community Incorporated (WABSCI)
WABSCI is the home of WAPIFC" WAPIFC (WA Pinoy Invitational Friendship Cup) is the largest annual sporting event in the history of the Filipino - Australian Sporting Community that congregates communities WA-wide to participate in the 2-day friendship sports competition that started in 2013. Attended by over 1000 participants each year, from Albany to Geraldton, bringing family and friends to witness the true spirit of camaraderie the Pinoy way - fun, sportsmanship, cooperation and humility
State: WA
President/Leader: Mr. Jonathan Hipe
Contact: Email: jonhipe@gmail.com| M: 0420308723
WilCatz - Megaward Property Group
Our team is comprised of talented and capable individuals recruited through a rigorous screening process. We strive to create an environment that upholds work to the highest standard, placing the needs of our customers first. At WilCatz-MPG, we encourage our team members to be the best version of themselves. We attract the best talents from a diverse range of backgrounds and we pride ourselves in providing equal opportunities in all areas of our practice.
State: NSW
President/Leader: Willy & Cathy Sampang
Contact: +61415046549, wilcatz88@gmail.com