Thank you Australia 50 Years -Supporting Refugees with UNHCR
Public Announcement: Thank you Australia 50 Years -Supporting Refugees with UNHCR
Dear community leaders and members
The Vietnamese Community in Australia, originating from communist refugees who fled our homeland as boat people. These individuals from the Boat People generation who were supported and resettled by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Australia and other free nations.
Starting with nothing but their bare hands, these refugees built a vibrant community with Vietnamese language schools, cultural centres to preserve heritage, and, most notably, contributing significantly to the multicultural fabric of Australia, enabling the Australian government to continue welcoming subsequent waves of Vietnamese immigrants.
Today, there are still tens of millions of refugees worldwide, including those from Vietnam, still need support. Marking 50 years of resettlement and freedom, the Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Community in Australia – Victoria Chapter invites you to join our fundraising campaign to express gratitude and share responsibility with the UNHCR.
How to Contribute
We’ve partnered with the UNHCR to facilitate direct donations to their account:
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Account Name: Australia for UNHCR
BSB: 062-000
Account Number: 1995 0117
Description: 50 Years Viet
Please include “50 Years Viet” in the transfer description to ensure your donation is counted toward our community’s collective effort.
For donations over $2, tax-deductible receipts will be available. Await the UNHCR’s upcoming online donation platform or attend our fundraising events, where receipts will be provided.
Upcoming Fundraising Events
Hosted by Mr. Lê Dũng of Hollywood Nail on November 9, 2025, at Happy Receptions. Organized by the Vietnamese Community in Victoria on December 6, 2025, at the Vietnamese Community Activity Centre, 90 Knight Avenue, Sunshine North.
Get Involved
Religious organizations, community groups, or individuals wishing to contribute or organize fundraising events can contact Quang Duy at 0444 527 829.
All funds raised will be formally presented to the UNHCR during the Opening Ceremony of the Tết Bính Ngọ Festival 2026 on February 28, 2026, at Footscray Park.
Contact Us For more information, reach out to:
Thụy Kim: 0422 886 128
Phạm Hải: 0403 542 254
Together, let’s honour our past and support a brighter future for refugees worldwide.
Your Sincerely
Duy Quang Nguyen
President
