Honorary Secretary’s Report 秘书长报告

Honorary Secretary’s Report

The Perth Chinese New Year Fair was held on 18 February 2018. Fireworks, red lanterns, multicultural concerts, colourful parades and food stalls lined the celebrations for 80,000 spectators to absorb the beating of the drums and crashing of the cymbals while mighty Chung Wah lions danced, curved and flowed elegantly through James Street in Northbridge. This public event was funded by the City of Perth, Lotterywest, Office of Multicultural Interests and sponsored by Mirvac, Murdoch University, Optus and Westindo Group. The large scale festivity was organised by Chung Wah and is one of the largest multicultural events in the City of Perth. It is participated by Chung Wah subcommittees and groups including other local Chinese associations and multicultural communities. The “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring Chinese New Year” was held on 2 March 2018. Performers provided a riveting fusion of sound and visual effects so that the local community could share the beauty of the Chinese culture. Award-winning dancers, renowned Shaolin martial artists and acrobatic performers were brought to the City of Perth at the Perth Concert Hall. This breathtaking event was jointly organised by Chung Wah, Huaxing Arts Group and Fujian Association. Chinese New Year dinner and dance took place in an extended celebration on the 15 th day of the spring festival. Guests indulged in a ten-course meal and show at the Chung Wah Cultural Centre in Balcatta on 3 March 2018. On 24 June 2018 the Chung Wah Dragon Boat “Wah Long 1” triumphed valiantly on Champion Lakes when it took out the Chung Wah dragon boat cup at the Dragon Boat Festival organised by Chung Wah in partnership with Dragon Boating WA. Guangdong Provincial Government Overseas Chinese Affairs Office visited the Chung Wah hall on 28 June 2018. The delegation was briefed on the history of Chung Wah and the first Chinese migrants in Western Australia. functionality during social functions, cultural events, general meetings, conferences, exhibitions and combined local Chinese schools speech recital competition events. The torn, faded and jammed tracks on the house curtains were replaced with fireretardant fabric to comply with the current Building Code of Australia. This overdue house curtains upgrade was made possible with the support of the OMI Local Projects Grant ($3,000), donation from Line Dancing ($14,000), contribution from Chung Wah Community and Aged Care ($5,000) in time for the centre’s 20 th Anniversary coordinated by Chung Wah. Chung Wah Cultural Centre in Balcatta was built 20 years ago by Chung Wah through the determination of courageous leaders, generous donors, supporters, members and volunteers. Its 20 th Anniversary was celebrated on 18 August 2018. Chung Wah Executive Committee, Chung Wah Council of Elders, Chung Wah Community and Aged Care, Chung Wah Chinese School, Western Australian Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Westindo Group, World Oriental Charm and various Chinese associations in Western Australia supported this celebratory fundraising project whereby 37 tables were sold out. The centre is in need of repairs to the roof and ceiling due to a major water leak. Proceeds from this celebration which exceeded $20,000 will be channelled towards the ceiling refurbishment project initiated by Chung Wah. On 15 September 2018, the Mid-Autumn Festival was delivered from the Chung Wah Chinese School Council level. School Management Committee members, Principals, teachers, students, performers and volunteers played a pivotal role in the delivery of this cultural bazaar concert festival. Invited guests, spectators, parents and their external families packed the Chung Wah Cultural Centre for an evening of talent shows, lanterns, mooncakes and festivities. Earlier this year, the makeshift backdrop at the Chung Wah Cultural Centre in Balcatta was replaced with a new white cyclorama to enhance projection Affordable and accessible community services remain as a strong focus for Chung Wah.

Chung Wah Chinese School operates steadily with campuses situated across Leeming, Morley and Rossmoyne to provide community Chinese language education and culture. In addition, cultural extracurriculum activities are a popular source of Chinese language supplementary learning including junior football programs. Chung Wah Community and Aged Care provides professional support and care services for cultural and linguistically diverse migrants and the wider community through its day respite centre, day care centre, English language and other wellness classes. It continues to deliver challenging community care services and innovative programs to seniors and ethnic groups from non-English speaking background through professional bilingual support workers and dedicated volunteers. In 2018, Chung Wah Autumn Centre Incorporated submitted its Development Plan and proposed scope of work in Balcatta for approval from the City of Stirling. Chung Wah Council of Elders remains active in providing supervisory and advisory roles to the Chung Wah Executive Committee. This year, two new groups namely Chung Wah Beijing Opera and Chung Wah Choir were introduced and added to enrich community activities. The number of members joining these activity groups is growing steadily. Other significant community highlights included the Chung Wah Women’s celebration of the International Women’s Day, a performance by Franco-Chinese master of puppetry arts, seminars on Feng Shui, workshops on the book of I-Ching, legal consultation and information sessions conducted by AH2,

basic first aid courses, tai chi classes and Chinese musical orchestra, cultural dance, line dancing, new vogue, lion dance training towards overseas competition and dragon boating. These community sports and recreation benefits endeavour to bring people together. It provides opportunities for social interaction, empowers and motivates members in community development and social inclusion. Chung Wah has delivered, supported and represented well over 50 community events of various levels and sizes during this period. These services provided an excellent platform for members to network and increase the connectivity and vitality of Chung Wah’s presence among local communities. Strong relationships and community ownerships are important when community projects are involved. It ensures autonomy over all aspects of the projects, builds the commitment and enthusiasm of all people involved to achieve successful outcomes. Current financial memberships stand at 1,200 that enjoy the privileges of Chung Wah’s support networks, facility and amenity uses, problem solving information sessions, safety and wellness programs, complimentary Chung Wah Magazine subscriptions and discounted product offerings and services. Chung Wah maintains bilateral communication and exchange with the state and local government agencies and continues its role as a conduit between the government and Chinese communities in Western Australia.

秘书长报告 珀斯中华新年文化节于2018年2月18日盛大举行。 烟花、红灯笼、多元文化晚会、五彩缤纷的游行和美食 摊位吸引了80,000名观众前来参于；同时可以观赏到雄 壮的中华醒狮随着热闹的鼓声和将声，在北桥的詹姆斯 街（James Street）优雅活泼地穿行舞动。珀斯中华新 年文化节是由珀斯市，西澳彩票管理局 和西澳地方政府 与社区部多元文化权益办公室资助，另外的赞助商包括 Mirvac，默多克大学，Optus和Westindo集团。这项庆 祝活动，是由中华会馆全力主办，为珀斯市最大型的多 元文化活动之一。 中华会馆各个部门和所有的文化小 组都踊跃参与，另外参与贡献的还有本地社区组织和众 多多元文化社团体。 2018年3月2日， 中华会馆与华星艺术团和福建同乡 会联合举办了令人叹为观止的《文化中国.四海同春》大 型慰侨文艺演出。 屡获殊荣的舞蹈演员，着名的少林武 术家和杂技演员来到珀斯市的珀斯音乐大厅全力演出。 演员们将美妙的声乐和视觉效果融为一体，让本地的侨 裔和公民有机会体验中国文化的美丽。 中华新年晚宴和舞会在春节15天节庆延后一天举 行。2018年3月3日，宾客在Balcatta的中华文化中心享 用了10道佳肴和优美的文化表演。 2018年6月24日，为中华会馆龙舟节。在由西澳龙舟协 会协办的划龙舟比赛中，中华龙舟“华龙1号”在Champion Lakes 赛船中心脱颖而出勇夺中华杯总冠军。 广东省政府侨务办公室于2018年6月28日访问了中 华会馆。代表团听取了有关中华会馆的历史和西澳第一 批中国移民的情况介绍。 年初，Balcatta中华文化中心舞台的临时背景被更 新，由新的白色环形天幕所取代，以增进在各社交活 动、文化活动、年会、会议、展览和本地中文学校演讲比 赛活动期间所需的投影功能。为符合现行的澳大利亚建

筑规范，已撕裂和褪色的布幕，还有卡住的轨道也被更 新，用防火织物取代。这个项目能够实践，是由于获得西 澳地方政府与社区部多元文化权益办公室的地方项目补 助金（3,000澳元）、中华排排舞团（14,000澳元）和中 华社区与长者服务中心（5,000澳元）的资助。这个项目 于也及时完成，刚好在中华文化中心落成20周年庆典派 上用场。 20 年前,由于领导的坚毅果敢、支持者的慷慨捐赠、 会员和自愿者的通力合作中华会馆位于Balcatta的中 华文化中心终于落成。2018年8月18日中华文化中心庆 祝落成20周年。中华会馆理事会、中华元老会、中华社 区与长者服务中心、、中华中文学校、、西澳中华总商 会，Westindo集团，世界东方魅力以及西澳洲各个华社 社团踊跃支持这个庆祝和筹款的晚宴， 36张桌子全部 售罄。中华文化中心屋顶大量漏水，需要修复并增建天 花板，因此当晚筹款所得超过20,000澳元的收益将用于 增建天花板项目。 2018年9月15日，中秋节晚会由中华中文学校理事会

组办。各个学校管理委员会成员、校长、教师、学生、演 员和志愿者在这个包含文化市集的晚会的组办过程中都 扮演了非常关键的角色。当晚，受邀嘉宾、观众、家长及 他们的亲友挤满了中华文化中心，一面采购月饼和美食 一面观赏孩子们提灯和精彩的文化演出。 经济实惠和便利的社区服务仍然是中华会馆的重点。 中华中文学校在黎明，摩利及乐思的校园内稳步运 作，提供社区中文教育和文化。此外，文化课外活动也广 受欢迎，是提高学习中文兴趣的重要部分，这包括初级 足球课程。 中华社区与长者服务中心通过其日间暂息中心、日 托中心、英语学习班和其他健康课程，为文化和语言多 元化的移民及更广泛的社区提供专业的支持和护理服 务。中心将继续通过专业并具备双语能力的雇员和敬业 的志愿者为非英语背景的老年人和族裔群体提供具有 挑战性的社区护理服务和创新计划。 2018年，中华秋园给Stirling市政府提交了其发展计 划和提议在Balcatta进行的工作范围。

中华会馆元老会仍然积极为中华会馆理事会提供监 督和咨询服务。 今年，中华会馆增加了两个新的文化小组，即中华 京剧和中华合唱团，更丰富了社区文化活动。加入这些 活动小组的成员人数正在稳步增长。 其他重要的社区文化服务包括：中华妇女庆祝国际 妇女节、中法木偶艺术大师表演、风水研讨会、易经书籍 研讨会，AH2法律咨询和信息会议、基础急救课程、太极 班、民乐团、文化舞蹈、排排舞、新时尚社交舞、舞狮训 练、舞狮团海外比赛排练和划龙舟。这些社区体育和文 化活动将人们聚集在一起，提供社交、互动和激励的机 会，促进社区发展与社会包含。 在此期间，中华会馆已经主办，支持和代表了50多 个不同层次和规模的社区活动。这些服务为会员提供了 一个良好的平台，可以提供网络连接，增加中华会馆在 本地社区中的影响力。在涉及社区项目时，良好的关系 和社区权益非常重要。它确保项目各方面的自主权，建 立有关人员之间的承诺和热忱，以取得成果。 目前会馆的有效会员人数为1,200人。会员有权享受 中华会馆大家庭的支持，提供的基本设施和便利，解决 问题的信息，安全和健康计划，免费的《中华之声》会刊 以及产品和服务的优惠。 与此同时, 中华会馆保持与州政府、当地政府的协调 与积极地双向沟通，继续发挥中华会馆作为百年社团在 华人社区与政府之间的桥梁作用

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