2014 APCO Freedom Day Luncheon and Ball

APCO’s Accomplishments, Activities and Projects
For the Period of 14 June 2013 – 04 June 2014
Introduction
APCO as an alliance of several community organisations with various interests and focus: civic, religious, artistic, sectoral
welfare, cooperatives, etc continue to serve the Filipino-Australian Community in the NSW with very high distinction. It is also
outstanding in helping out Filipinos who are suffering many natural calamities in the Philippines while effectively advocating
and strongly representing the community concerns and interests in multicultural and mainstream Australia.
The following is a list of its activities and accomplishments (some with pictures) done within the current fiscal year.
However, because of sheer volume, a few activities particularly by the affiliate organisations may not have been reported.
APCO shall continue to help build the ideal Filipino-Australian community, promote a good Filipino image and actively
participate in the broad Australian society.
A. Advocacy
1. Served as co- presenter on the Success Story of Auburn
Small Community Organisation Network at the Conference on
Multiculturalism and the Future of CALD Community Organisations
at Cabravale Diggers Club on 12 June 2013.
2. Represented the community at the Community Forum with
NSW Ministers and Cabinet at Panthers Club on 1 July 2013 where
Dr Cen Amores advocated for the state government to provide more
affordable housing for low and medium income families
3. Represented the community at the forum on ‘Supporting
Refugees’ held at Auburn Town Hall on 18 September 2013
4. Represented the community at the conference on Racism and
Women at the Parliament House on 17 Oct 2013
5. Successfully applied and granted funding for the purchase of
electronic equipment under the Building Multicultural Communities
Program 2013 of the federal government
6. Successfully auspiced Plaza Filipino, an affiliate of APCO in their
application and was granted funding for the purchase of electronic
equipment and training materials under the Building Multicultural
Communities Program 2013 of the federal government
7. Attended the Insurance Information Session aimed to lobby for
discounted rate for ASCON members at Regents Park Community Hub
on 4 Feb 2014
8. Participated at the UNHCR Refugee and Asylum Seekers
Consultation at the Auburn Town Hall 0n 14 May 2014
9. Sent by mail APCO’s Official Stand strongly Opposing the
Proposed amendment to the Racial Discrimination Act s 18 c to
Atty General George Brandis and 6 federal MPs whose electorates
have high concentration of Filipinos such as: Ed Husic MP, Michelle
Rowland MP, Chris Hayes MP, Laurie Ferguson MP, Chris Bowen MP
and Craig Laundy MP.
10. Represented the community at the Walk for Respect rally
advocating to fight the attempt to amend the Racial Discrimination
Act s 18 C, participated in by multicultural communities at Lakemba
on 25 May 2014
APCO at Premier’s Harmony Dinner
Walk for Respect
Santa Cruzan organised by Fil-Oz Liverpool
B. Engagement and Partnerships with Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Communities
1. Attended the Auburn Festival held at Wyatt Park, Lidcombe on
14 September 2013
2. Attended a Forum on Discrimination organised by Auburn City
Council held at Auburn Centre for Community on 17 September 2013
3. Attended the Forum on Supporting Refugees at Auburn Town
Hall on 18 September 2013
4. Represented APCO at the Ethnic Communities Council NSW At Sydney TAFE multicultural lunch