Our Story
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
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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
Bachelor of Information of Technology
Working experience:
2 years of Software Engineering
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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)
- 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.
- 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)
- Bachelor of Economics (International Business Economics)
- Master of Banking and Finance
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Work experience:
- Classroom Teacher, Dripstone Secondary College
- 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)
