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The Australian Vietnamese Family Association Inc.

The Australian Vietnamese Family Association Inc. (AVFA), founded in December 2021, is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the well-being and integration of the Vietnamese-Australian community in the Northern Territory.

Mission & Vision

Our mission revolves around organizing culturally enriching events, informative sessions, and professional workshops. Through these initiatives, we aim to celebrate and preserve Vietnamese traditions while supporting the successful integration of immigrants and individuals from diverse backgrounds. By fostering a sense of community and providing practical resources, AVFA creates a vibrant and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Central to our mission is the belief that cultural diversity is the key that enriches the fabric of society. AVFA’s events celebrate Vietnamese traditions and serve as bridges for cross-cultural understanding. By facilitating integration through a combination of cultural events and practical support, we aspire to make a lasting impact on the lives of Vietnamese immigrants, fostering a resilient and connected community within the diverse landscape of the Northern Territory.

Core values

AVFA’s core values include unity, empowerment, and cultural pride. We are dedicated to creating a harmonious and supportive living environment for Vietnamese immigrants and the broader communities in the Northern Territory.

Team Members

Lan Anh Dam (Anna) Founder, President & Public Officer
Qualification:
Bachelor of Multimedia Degree

Working experience:
- Current Australian Public Officer at Services Australia
- Former Customer Services Officer at Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR)

Community Experience:
- A Current Secretary of Casuarina Childcare Centre
- Vietnamese Interpreter of Northern Territory Government.
Thuc Oanh Committee Member
Committee Member.
Phong Duong Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Master of Business Administration Sustainable Leadership

Working experience:
- Self-employed
- Front-of-house team leader at Taste of Viet

Community Experience:
- Volunteered at 2023 Lantern Festival organized by Australian Vietnamese Family Association
- Volunteered at Green Summer Volunteer Campaign hosted by Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (2012 - 2014).
Bach Yen Tran (Nicole) Committee Member
Qualification:
- PhD in Marketing (CDU)
- Master of International Business (Monash University)
- Bachelor of International Economics (Can Tho University)

Working experience (In Australia)
- Lecturer at Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM Darwin)
- Student Advisor at Charles Darwin University
- Founder PTE Direct.

Community Experience:
- AVFA committee member (2022-now)
- Former President of CDU-VSA (8/2022 - 12/2023)
- Former President of the Youth Union of the School of Economics at Can Tho University (2009 - 2015).
Phuong Do (Miley) Committee Members.
Committee Member.
Phuong Viet Le (Anna) Committee Members.
Committee Member.
Viet Trinh Committee Members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Banking

Work Experience:
- 4 years of experience in customer service
- 3 years of experience in hospitality

Community Experience:
- Volunteer at the Multicultural Services Centre in Western Australia
- Volunteer at the 2025 Lantern Festival organized by the Australian Vietnamese Family Association
Khoa Nguyen (Ben) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
- Master of Professional Accounting

Working experience:
- Current: Manager - Cabinet Office, Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, NT Government
- 6 Years working in Hospitality and Management.

Community Experience:
- Committee member of organizing committees at the University of Economics HCMC, Vietnam
- Member of AIESEC Vietnam, contributing toward Youth and Leadership development.
Binh Tran Committee Member
Qualification
- Master of Information Systems (Monash University)
- Master of Teaching Birth to Five Years (Charles Darwin University)

Work Experience:
- Currently work as an educator in Randstad Education NT
- 3 years of experience in NDIS Support Worker in Go Getter NT
- 1 years of experience in cleaning in CityFM Australia

Community experience:
- Volunteering selling cakes and hot sausages in Bunnings
- Volunteering as a backstage team for Monash Vietnamese International Students Clubs
Minh Khanh Nguyen (Tom) Treasurer
Qualification:
Bachelor of Accounting

Working experience:
- Currently working as an Accountant at Territory Generation

Community Experience:
- Voluntary Treasurer and Committee Member at Casuarina Childcare Centre
- Former Treasurer and Committee Member of CDU Business Student Association
Khang Tran (Jay) Committee Member
Qualification:
Bachelor of Information of Technology

Working experience:
2 years of Software Engineering
Dzung Nguyen Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor in Finance and Banking
- Master of Data Science and Information Systems

Working experience:
- 9 years in customer service and business development
- Co-Organiser at Google Developer Group (GDG) in Darwin

Community Experience:
- Chairman of Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at CDU 2023-2024
- Ambassador for CDU IT CodeFair 2023
- Volunteering for CDU Yoga club, Kindness Shake and many events.
Toan Pham Committee Member
Committee Member.
Quan Dang (Austin) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Teaching

Working experience:
- Tutor for 2 years at Amber’s Tutelage (Australia)

Community Experience:
- Vice President of Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
- Vice President of Swinburne University’s Student Council
Duong Bui (David) Secretary
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineer
- Engineering Australia Chartered Professional Engineer

Working experience:
- Senior Design and Commissioning Engineer at ABB
- Senior Control System Engineer at Pacific Energy

Community Experience:
- Active volunteer for various community events and groups
- 2024 City of Palmerston Citizens of the Year nomination.
HIeu Tran Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of International Business
- Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science)

Working experience:
- 5 years of experience in sales and customer service
- Currently working as a Data Processing Officer at Grace Records Management/Contractor at NTG.

Community Experience:
- Vietnamese International Students Association at RMIT - Melbourne (VISAR)
- Australian Vietnamese Family Association (AVFA).
Lin Thi Am (Amy) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Master of Teaching Secondary (Charles Darwin Uni, Australia)
- Master of Management in Finance (Massey Uni, New Zealand)

Working experience:
- Vietnamese Interpreter, NT Government
- Library Assistant, City of Darwin
- Teaching Assistant, Amber's Tutelage
- Secretary to CEO, Viet Capital Real Estate
- Operations Manager, Global Engagement Institute

Community Experience:
- Youth Program Support, Melaleuca (Australia)
- Volunteer, Starlight Children’s Foundation (Australia)
- Co-founder, Bluefire Volunteer Group (Vietnam)
- Committee Member, Chinese Cantonese Club (Vietnam)
My Ngoc Doan (Jade) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Mathematics Teacher Education
- Master of IT Software Engineering

Working experience:
- 6 years as Secondary School Mathematics Teacher.
- Currently working as Client Service Officer at Department of Corporate and Digital Development (NTG)

Community experience:
- Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Branch 2019 - 2022.
- President of CDU Vietnamese Student Association 2024 - 2025.
- Volunteer at Lantern Festival 2023 - 2025.
Duong Hoang (Jay) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning Architect
- Currently studying Master of Civil Engineering at CDU Darwin

Working experience:
- 6 years of experience in design visualization, graphics and construction of interior, housing, urban planning.
Community Experience:
- Students Association at Hanoi Architectural University
- Design and organize activities at Hanoi Playground for Children
- Australian Vietnamese Family Association (AVFA)
Tram Phan Committee Member
Qualification
- Bachelor of Economics (International Business Economics)
- Master of Banking and Finance
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Work experience:
- Classroom Teacher, Dripstone Secondary College
Tien Thanh Do (Thomas) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Ho Chi Minh University of Technogy (HUTECH)
- Bachelor Accounting of Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM)

Community Experience:
- Executive Board of Phat Oi Ngai Goi Con Charity Association (2016-2022)