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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) Co-Founder & President
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.
Thuy Huyen Tran (Emy) Treasurer
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing
- Master of Banking and Finance Degree
- CPA Vietnam; Associate member of CPA Australia

Working experience:
- 16 years working for a global company as Chief of Accountant & Finance
- Current Tax Advisor for Clarity Advisor & Account Officer for Paspaley Group

Community Experience:
- BOD member of the Nhom Khong Ten charity group with activities in Vietnam such as: (Giving gifts to students and families in difficult circumstances, organizing Mid-Autumn Festival for children in remote areas, providing financial support to build water wells for people in the Central Highlands, building bridges and roads…).
Bach Yen Tran (Nicole) Committee Member
Qualification:
- PhD in Marketing
- Master of International Business
- Bachelor of International Economics

Working experience:
- Casual Lecturer at CIM
- Student Advisor at Charles Darwin University

Community Experience:
- Former President of CDU-VSA (8/2022 - 12/2023)
- Former President of Youth Union of School of Economics at Can Tho University (2009 - 2015).
Huy Truong Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology

Working experience:
- Currently working as Software and Hardware Technician at eMerge IT Darwin branch
- Former Apple IRP Technician, Samsung Authorized Technician

Community Experience:
- Former committee member of GovHack 2022 / GovHack 2023.
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).
Khoi Nguyen Co-Founder & Public Officer
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Communication Design
- Master of Professional Accounting

Working experience:
- Currently working as an Australian Public Officer at Services Australia
- A current franchisee of Blue Wheelers Darwin Central
- Former Supervisor at Woolworth Supermarket

Community Experience:
- A Current President (Committee Member) at Casuarina Childcare Centre
- Former Vietnamese Teacher at Darwin Adult Short Courses.
Giang Nguyen (Jeng) Secretary
Qualification:
Bachelor of Professional Communication

Working experience:
- Over 8 years of experience in Digital Marketing for companies in software, education consultation, online communication industries
- Currently working as Co-Founder and General Manager at ROI Digitally - Digital Marketing Agency

Community Experience:
- Acting Regional Representative of ITPA - Hoi Tin hoc Viet Nam Tai Uc in Darwin
- Former official member of Elite Talks’ event organization team - a non-profit organization in Melbourne, Australia.
Minh Khanh Nguyen (Tom) Committee Member
Qualification:
Bachelor of Accounting

Working experience:
- Currently working as a Senior Adviser at KPMG

Community Experience:
- Voluntary Treasurer and Committee Member at Casuarina Childcare Centre
- Former Treasurer and Committee Member of CDU Business Student Association
Nam Do Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing
- CPA Vietnam

Working experience:
- 16 years working for a global company as Chief of Accountant & Finance
- Currently working as Tax Advisor for Clarity Advisor

Community Experience:
- Co-admin for the Nhom Khong Ten charity group.
Phuong Tran Lam Hoai Business Partnership Supporter
Working experience:
- 10 years of experience in the field of media/journalism
- Currently in charge of organizing and producing programs on digital platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
Khoa Nguyen (Ben) Vice President
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.
Thi Thanh Nga Tran (Sarah) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Finance and Banking
- Master of Professional Accounting

Working experience:
- Current: Finance Admin Officer at Charles Darwin University
- Previous Procurement Administrator at Charles Darwin University

Community Experience:
- Volunteered in Lunar New Year Festivals, Darwin Mid-Autumn Festivals organized by the Vietnamese Community
- Former member of the Volunteer Club at FPT University, participated in charity trips and community activities.
Phuong Anh Ta (Anne) Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Finance and Banking
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Master of Data Science

Working experience:
- Current Kumon Assistant at Kumon Faniebay, a Student Support Officer at Charles Darwin University
- Previously Business Intelligence Consultant at Hitachi Vantara Vietnam

Community Experience:
- Assistant Leaders at Alawa Scout Group
- Volunteer at Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
- Supported the 2023 Santa Fun Run & Walk event of Variety NT.
Kieu Chien Committee Member
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Control and Automation Engineering

Working experience:
- 4 years of Software Engineering
Community Experience:
- Participated in AVFA’s event “TET Vietnamese New Year 2024”.