2015 APCO Freedom Day Ball

REPORT
Engaging at Western Sydney Leaders Forum with Premier
Baird, some ministers, business, community, religious and
educational leaders
proposed amendment to the Racial Discrimination Act
Sec 18C, by coming up with a position paper signed by
members of our community and provided to 6 federal
MPs whose electorates have the highest concentration of
Filipinos. APCO also was strongly represented at the “Walk
for Respect” rally for the same purpose, held at Lakemba.
VSD Dancerz performed traditional Filipino dances at this
rally.
4. The APCO president was interviewed by Radio
Sandigan regarding APCO’s stand on the proposed
amendment to the Racial Discrimination Act.
5. Cen represented our community at the UNHCR
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Consultation held at Auburn
Town Hall
6. APCO was represented at the Auburn Community
Sector Networking Forum on “Best Practice in Community
Development” held at DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club.
7. Attended the Family Fun Day Fundraising at Lollipops
Playland, Parramatta for Childre with Down Syndrome
B. Capacity Building
1. Participated at a free training provided by Auburn
City Council on “Media & Advocacy for Community
Organisations”
Women of the West past and current winners are
being introduced by MP Chris Hayes
2. Participated at a free “Project Evaluation and Design”
workshop provided by Auburn City Council
3. Participated at a free “Mock Assessment Workshop”
provided by Auburn City Council
4. Participated at a free “Information session” on various
funding grants available for community organisations
provided by Auburn City Council
5. Participated at a free “Table Talk Experience and
Training” provided by Sydney Alliance
C. Humanitarian Emergency and Livelihood (HEAL)
Project
1. In partnership with PCYC Belmore headed by Senior
Constable Chris Ambat, provision of ongoing assistance to
Typhoon Haiyan Survivors by sending 10 balikbayan boxes
of assorted goods to Volunteer for the Visayans, Inc VFV has
acknowledged receipt of goods and will provide a detailed
report and photos taken during the goods distribution.
2. Another 2 boxes of assorted goods were sent to
Volunteer for the Visayans Inc specifically for the orphan
children in Tacloban. VFV has also acknowledged receipt of
goods and will provide a report.
3. Four boxes of assorted goods were sent to Palompon,
Leyte. Recipients acknowledged receipt of goods and
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