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Chairman s Message to the NSW Rural Fire Service to help with community education and to raise community awareness towards the danger of bushfire. Our Annual Dinner on 19 October 2013 was a great success and was attended by over 350 guests including dignitaries from both Federal and State Parliaments, Local Government Councillors, various Community organisations, media friends, our Patrons, Trustees and Members. It is an honour and privilege to be elected as the Chairman of the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc. (ACCF) for the year 2013 to 2014. Since the formation of ACCF in 1990 by our Founding Chair Dr Peter Wong AM, we have had a total of only six Chairmen ahead of me including some outstanding Chinese Community leaders such as Mr King Fong OAM, Mr Robert Ho OAM, Mr OaiTrieu, Mr Benjamin Chow AO and the immediate past Chair Mr Hudson Chen KHS OAM. It is indeed some big shoes for me to step into. It has been a busy year for the Foundation in 2013. Back in April, Sichuan was hit with a major earthquake and we launched a Sichuan Earthquake Appeal in partnership with Sing Tao Newspaper and TVB Australia. A total of $151,519 was raised in a matter of weeks (This included donations of $15,199 made directly to World Vision Australia). The highlight of the appeal was a major fundraising dinner at the Eight Modern Chinese Restaurant in Haymarket. Funds raised were given to World Vision Australia to provide direct disaster relief on site. About a week before our Annual Dinner in October, New South Wales was hit by raging bushfire affecting the Blue Mountain community and most of the rural areas in the State. We took the opportunity of the Annual Dinner to launch the NSW Bushfire Appeal, and again in partnership with the Chinese Media, a total of over $71000.00 was raised. The money was eventually given We had also inducted two new Trustees - Dr Victor Tsang and Miss Ruby Teng, both were respectively former life member and ordinary member of ACCF. It was nice to see our members to take a further step in their commitment to ACCF. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Victor Tsang (Annual Dinner Event Chairman) and his team in making the 2013 Annual Dinner a huge success. Special thanks to Miss Ruby Teng (YACCF Chairman) and her Young ACCF members who always work tirelessly at all ACCF functions as venue volunteers. Our Annual Dinner is also an occasion for the Foundation to announce successful applicants for Community Project Funding. This year we had 19 successful applicants and we had distributed a total of $63,449 (please refer to the Fund & Grant Assessment Sub-Committee report for details). I must acknowledge the dedication of Dr Michael Tse and his team including Mrs Eveline Chen, Mrs Maude Chin, Ms Cherie Kam, Ms Stella Fan, Miss Ruby Teng, Mr Dennis Loughhead and Ms Symone Bates in the assessment of Community Project Funding to many community organisations and emergency assistance to many individuals who are needy and in distress. On 1 February 2014, we welcome the Year of the Horse at the annual ACCF & NSW Chinese Community New Year Celebration Dinner at Marigold Restaurant with lots of fun festivities. It was again well attended by over 360 guests and friends. We were overwhelmed by the support we received from our political leaders and the Consulate-General of the People s Republic of China in Sydney. In particular, the Prime Minister, the Hon. Tony Annual Report 2013-14 www.accfnsw.org 3
Chairman s Message Continued Abbott sent us a video message for the occasion and was delivered by the Hon. Philip Ruddock MP. (Please refer to the attached report on page 26). I like to take this opportunity to thank the Co-Chairmen of this event, Mr Hudson Chen KHS OAM and Mr Benjamin Chow AO and their dedicated team in making the event such a huge success. at Westmead Children s Hospital. We are also very grateful to have the on going support from our corporate sponsors NAB Private Wealth, InvoCare Ltd and PwC and our event sponsors Royal Jewellery, Handpicked Wine and Michiko Formula Aust Pty Ltd. Highlights of the evening included the solo performance by the Hon. Greg Smith MP, NSW Attorney General,auction conducted by Dr Peter Wong AM (Founding Chairman of ACCF) & Chinese New Year Greetings from the management of the Foundation. During the evening a total of $22,700 was presented to Child Fund Australia to help the children in the Philippines as a result of disaster left behind by typhoon Haiyan. All in all, $22,700 included proceeds from the auction amounted to $17,500 and cash donations of $5,200. Special thanks must go to the generous auction bidders and donors for this good course. I would like to extend our warm welcome to our new event sponsor, Michiko Formula Aust Pty Ltd and thank them for their generosity in donating $3000 to Sydney Medical School s Chronic Illness Peer Support Program I wish to sincerely thank our Patrons, Trustees and Members for your continuous support and trust in the management team of ACCF. Your contribution is vital to the success of ACCF. Both ACCF and myself are very privileged to have a very efficient and supportive management team as well as a very understanding Council. Their contribution is integral in carrying out the Aims and Objectives of ACCF. Thank you and may the good work of ACCF will continue to flourish. Samuel Chu 10 April 2014 Sichuan Earthquake Appeal 5 May 2013 4 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation
Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc. BACKGROUND ACCF was formed in 1990 as a broad based charity organisation to help the Australian community at large. It is supported by the generosity of patrons, trustees and a corporate trustee; life members and ordinary members; the dedication of a Management Committee and since 2009, a Council Board - all voluntary members who have worked consistently to achieve ACCF s aims and objectives and to extend ACCF s reach to many other charitable organisations. AIMS The Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc (ACCF) is a non-political, non-profit and charitable organization. Its core aims and objectives are: to people in need; projects or non-profit organisations in Australia; community and the wider Australian community. SUPPORTERS During the years since its formation, ACCF has enjoyed the support of Vice Regal patronage, Federal Ministers and Members, State Parliamentary Ministers and Members, Local Government Councilors and also Members of the Diplomatic Consular Corp. We are grateful for their distinguished presence and ongoing support at our annual fundraising activities. ACCF s funding base has increased substantially in the years since its establishment. We wish to thank our Current Corporate Sponsors, InvoCare Ltd, NAB Private Wealth and PwC (Honorary Auditor). We also appreciate the support of our prior sponsors including Ansett Australia, ANZ Private Bank, HSBC Bank Australia Ltd, QANTAS Airways, Telstra and Westpac Banking Corporation. ACCF has also received support from many local community organisations and a large number of individuals. We are grateful for their ongoing commitment and support. Annual Dinner 2013 Annual Report 2013-14 www.accfnsw.org 5
Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc. DISASTER RESPONSES ACCF has always responded quickly to natural disasters both in Australia and overseas by taking a leadership role in coordinating appeals within the Chinese community. In Australia, these have included:- Country Appeal; with other organisations, raised more than $300,000); Chinese media in 2011 for the North Queensland Flood Relief Appeal and $262,000 was raised and; raised Outside of Australia, ACCF s disaster relief fundraising activities have included:- together with other organisations raised over $500,000. These donations were made through Red Cross and World Vision Australia. campaign with TVBA and Sing Tao Newspapers in Australia). All funds raised ($151,519.39) was sent through World Vision Australia Australia in 2014 Other Beneficiary organisations include:- Fund; Disabilities Inc; Special Children Services Centre Inc; Each year ACCF has allocated up to $80,000 to its Funds and Grants Assessment Sub-Committee to help other charity organisations to initiate their new projects. Application for Emergency Assistance is also available to those in need on the basis of the following categories:- The amount of funding for any application can be up to $1,000. (see the Funds and Grants Assessment Sub- Committee Report 2013-2014). Sichuan Earthquake Appeal 6 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation
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Committee Members 2013-2014 Committee Members 2013-2014 Chairman Mr Chu, Samuel Secretary English Dr Tsang, Victor Secretary Chinese MsTeng Tseng, Mei Ying Treasurer Mr Cheung, Kevin Assistant Treasurer Mr Tam, Peter Vice-Chairman Mr Chen, Hudson KHS OAM Ms Cheung, Gloria Ms Chin, Maude Ms Kam, Cherie Dr Tse, Michael Committee Members Ms Bai, Phoebe Ms Bates, Symone (resigned) Mr Chan, Henry GW Mrs Chen, Eveline DHS Mr Cheung, Henry Mr Chow, Benjamin AO Ms Fan, Stella Ms Han, Yaqi Heidi Ms Teng, Ruby Dr Wong, Peter AM Funds & Grants Assessment Sub- Committee Chairman Dr Tse, Michael Committee Ms Bates, Symone (resigned) Mrs Chen, Eveline DHS Ms Chin, Maude Ms Fan, Stella Ms Kam, Cherie Mr Loughhead, Dennis Ms Teng, Ruby Council Board Chairman Mr Lee, Amen OAM Secretary Mr Tang, Henry Member Mr Hor, Bernard, P.T. Mr Tran, Thang Phuoc Mr Wong, Eric Public Officer Ms Kam, Cherie Honorary Auditor PwC Australia Corporate Sponsor NAB Private Wealth InvoCare Limited Event Sponsors Royal Jewellery Pty Ltd Handpicked Wine Michiko Formula Aust. Pty Ltd Accounts Supervisor Mrs Man, Agnes 2013-2014 Management Committee 8 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation
Patrons, Trustees, Life Members & Ordinary Members Honorary Patron Her Excellency Prof. Marie Bashir AC,CVO Governor Of New South Wales Patrons Mr Chan Francis Mr Huang Bing Wen Mrs Kwan Rita Lai Ching Mr Low Dennis Mr Tam Hanson Mr Wu FeiPeng Mr Yee William Trustees Ms Bai Phoebe Mrs Bi Anne Hui Quan Dr Bong Lucia Dr Chan Ernest YS Ms Chan Lynette PS Mr Char Ricky Mrs Chau Florence Mr Chau Phillip Mr Chea Paul Mr Chen Henry C Mrs Chen Eveline Mr Chen Hudson OAM Mr Cheung Henry Chiu Kwong Mr Cheung Kevin Mr Cheung Peter Mr Cheung Yuen Mr Ching Peter Mr Chou Frank OAM Mr Chow Benjamin AO Mrs Chu Monica Mr Chu Samuel Mr Chu Stanley Ms Fan Stella Mr Fong King OAM Mr Ho Robert OAM Mr Hor Bernard Mr Hor Damien Dr Hor Erwin Ms Hui Wong Lan Chang Dr Huoang Michael Mr Huynh (Wong) Henley Ms Kam Cherie Mr Kong Vincent Dr Ku Hilary Mr Lee Amen OAM Ms Liao Wen Yin Mr Liao Robert Ms Lieu Eugenia Mr Lin Jian Yuen Ms Liu Shih Shiang Helen Mrs Lo Virginia Mr Loughhead Dennis Ms Lui Chan Fan Mr Ma H.K Mr Ngai Henry Dr Ngan Matthew Mrs Pak Cecilia Mr So Ken Mr Sun Anthony Mr Tam Peter Dr Tan EngPeng Mr Tang Henry Ms Teng Ruby Ms Teng Tseng Mei Ying Ms Tse Gloria Mr Tin Tian Zai Wei (David) Mr Tran Thang Phuoc Mr Trieu Oai Mr Tse Frank Dr Tsang Victor Dr Tse Michael Mr Wang Jeffrey Mr Weng Shen-Nan Ms Weng Sharon Mr Wang Ting Kuo Ms Weng Tsai Lian Mrs Wong Catherine Dr Wong Cyril Mr Wong Eric Mr Wong Michael Mr Wong Nelson Dr Wong Peter AM Dr Wu Nelson Ms Yao Cheung Hei Dr Yeung Anthony Mrs Yeung Winnie Mrs Young Katie OAM Ms Yu Christina LW Ms Zeng Li yu Mr Zeng Ronghou Life Members Ms Auyeung Julie Dr Au-Yong Rosalind Mr Au Timothy Dr Bong Bernadette Mrs Chan Anita Mr Chan Eddie Mr Chan Fook Wah Mr Chan Henry GW Mr Chan Juo Ming Mrs Chan Lilian Dr Chan Renatus Mr Chan William Mrs Chan Violet Yong Mr Chen Stephen Mr Cheng James Mrs Cheng Julie Mrs Chin Maude Mr Choi Andrew Mrs Chung Van Thao Mr Fong Tony Mr Fung A Mr Fung Peter Dr Fung Selina Mr Gilmour Don Mr Grior John Bro Hancock Peter Mr Ho David Dr Ho Marietta Ms Hong Elizabeth Mr Hung Herman Dr Huynh Hoc Ku OAM Dr Janarthanan Mr Jong Peter Dr Kwan Anthony Mr Kwok Kam Fong Ms Lai Mo Huen Ms Lam Emma Ms Lam Hao Dieu Ms Lam Jenny Dr Lau Benedict Mr Lau Kui Leung Mr Lee P C Mrs Lee Sau Ling Mr Lee Terry KY Mrs Lee Y W Mrs Liu Eileen Dr Lo Kevin Mrs Low Rita Mrs Lu Alice Mr Lung David Mr Luu Andrew Mr Luu Gary Mr Ma Jeffrey Ms Ng Hei Man (Amy) Mr Ng Paul Mr Ng Philip Ms Nguy Anna Dr Pun Tony Mrs Sham-Ho Helen OAM Mr Siu Eddie Mr Shum Bill SP Dr Soo Norman Mr Tai Kek Mr Tam Eric Dr Tan Andrew Dr Tan C Van Mr Tang Terence Mr Tong Billy Mr Tong Eugene Mr Tong Philip Ms Tong Yvonne Mr Tran Thuy Mrs Tsao Alison Mr WengShen Nay Ms Wong Rita Mr Wong Sum Mr Wong TM Mr Wu Angus Mr Wu Alex Mr Yip Philip Mr Yeoh Gim Wah Mr Yeoh Peter Mr Yeoh Tion Yong Mr Yeung Kwan Mr Yan Stanley Mr Zeng George Mr Zhang David Ordinary Members Ms Bates Symone Mr Chen David Dr Ching Anthony Mr Chung Ethan Ms Han Heidi Mr Guo Leon Ms Kwan Hoe Yin Ms Leung Vienne Ms Lu Xiaoyan Mrs Liu Nancy (Cr) Ms Ng Amanda Mr Sun Douglas Ms Teng Debby Mr Yen Ivan Mr Zhao Ting Annual Report 2013-14 www.accfnsw.org 9
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ACCF Annual Dinner 2013 I am grateful for the support and generosity of the Corporate Sponsors: InvoCare Limited, NAB Private Wealth and PwC for their continuing support to ACCF. I must acknowledge my appreciation for our event sponsors: Mr William Dong of Handpicked Wine and Mr Peter Ching of Royal Jewellery who have been supporting ACCF for many years. I like to acknowledge our Gold Sponsors: Rita & Arthur Kwan, Amen Lee OAM representing ACETCA, Samuel Chu, Gloria and Henry Cheung, Dr Michael Tse, Hudson Chen KHS OAM and Kevin Cheung. On 19th of October 2013, we saw over 350 guests from more than 35 organisations of our community attending the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Annual Dinner at the Marigold Restaurant. It was one of the most important events of the year that we thank the support from our Patrons, Trustees and members. It is also an occasion for management to report our achievements for the past year. We were so honored to have the presence of The Hon. Philip Ruddock MP, representing Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Tony Abbott, The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Minister for Transport representing Premier of NSW, the Hon. Barry O Farrell, The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Mr John Robertson MP, NSW Leader of the Opposition and The Hon. Ernest Wong MP, MLC. Further, I would like to thank the Master of Ceremony, Mr Victor Yeung for his effort to keep the programme running smoothly. I also wish to express my gratitude to all the members of the Young ACCF and the Venue Volunteers from NAB Private Wealth for working quietly and tirelessly in the background and making things happen. Last but not the least I like to express my most sincere thanks to all the members of the Organising Committee in supporting me so generously. It is indeed my pleasure to work with all of you as a team. Dr Victor Tsang Event Chairman Special acknowledgement to the Chairman of our Funds and Grants Assessment Sub-committee, Dr Michael Tse and his team for their hard work and dedication to the job. A total of more than $63,000 were granted to the 19 successful applicants under our annual community funds and grants program on the night. Funds generated by our auction, special card draw and general raffles were dedicated to the NSW Government Bushfire Relief. Together with donations from many generous donors and community organizations, a total of $42,000 was raised at the dinner. Annual Dinner 19 October 2013 Annual Report 2013-14 www.accfnsw.org 25
ACCF & NSW Chinese Community New Year Celebration Dinner 2014 Event Co-Chairmen Hudson Chen KHS OAM Benjamin Chow AO Our Annual Chinese New Year Dinner to celebrate the arrival of the year of the Horse with more than twenty five other community organisations was held on Saturday 1 February 2014. It was once again held at Marigold Restaurant in Chinatown. The evening s programme started with our traditional lion dance followed by a sumptuous dinner. After an address given by our President Mr Samuel Chu we had a number of VIP speakers. From the Federal Parliament we had The Hon Philip Ruddock representing the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott and and The Hon Matt Thistlewaite, representing the Federal Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Bill Shorten. From NSW Parliament we had The Hon Gladys Berejiklian, Minister for Transport, representing the Premier, the Hon Barry O Farrell and Mr John Robertson, NSW Opposition Leader. From the Chinese Consulate we had the Deputy Consul General Mr Tong Xuejun. We are grateful to all our VIP speakers for their attendance and their congratulatory speeches to help us celebrate Chinese New Year in Sydney. In addition to the above speeches we also played a special Chinese New Year congratulatory message from the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott. We are also honoured by the presence of the following VIP guests: The Hon Greg Smith, NSW Attorney General; The Hon Victor Dominello, Minister for Citizenship and Communities and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Mr David Coleman MP, Member for Banks; Mr Laurie Ferguson MP, Member for Werriwa; The Hon Ernest Wong MLC; Mr Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley; Mr Geoff Lee MP, Member for Parramatta; Consul Wang Yun, Consulate-General of the People s Republic of China in Sydney; Vice Consul Wang Can, Consulate-General of the People s Republic of China in Sydney and; Various Local Government Councillors. Apart from celebrating Chinese New Year we also raised funds for Child Fund Australia. All proceeds from auction ($17,500) conducted by Dr Peter Wong, our Founding Chairman and donations ($5,200) went to Child Fund Australia. Child Fund Australia has active relief projects in South East Asia and in particular in the Philippines helping children who have lost their parents during natural disasters in recent years. A cheque of $22,700 was presented to Child Fund Australia at the conclusion of the auction. Michiko Formula Aust Pty Ltd made a special cheque presentation to Sydney Medical School s Chronic Illness Peer Support Program at Westmead Children s Hospital. We like to welcome our new event sponsor Michiko Formula Aust Pty Ltd and we wish to thank PWC, InvoCare and NAB Private Wealth for their continuing support and participation. The success of any event depends on good teamwork of volunteers. We like to thank our very hard working dinner sub-committee and other volunteers especially Mrs Monica Chu for preparing the program, Mr Victor Yeung for being the MC, Mr Victor Tsang for managing the floor and Mr Kevin Cheung and Mrs Agnes Man for controlling the treasury. We also like to thank all those who have donated table prizes, raffle prizes and auction prizes and those who bid at the auction. We look forward to their continuing support for ACCF at our future fund raising activities. Hudson Chen KHS OAM Benjamin M T Chow AO Event Chairmen 26 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation
YOUNG ACCF REPORT 2013-2014 PARKINSON S NSW UNITY WALK on 25/8/2013. YACCF volunteered and assisted at the event to raise funds for victims of Parkinson s Disease and their families. It is my pleasure to report the activities of Young ACCF during the year 2013-2014. Members have graciously volunteered their time and efforts in the following events and have enjoyed their participation whilst helping the good cause of the relevant organisations: ACCF ANNUAL DINNER on 19/10/2013 & ACCF & NSW COMMUNITY CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER on 1/2/2014. These two events have always been YACCF s major volunteering event. YACCF and its Members feel honoured to help in these two special events and are especially proud to be part of The Australian Chinese Charity Foundation. LIFE LINE BOOK FAIR The Book Fair was held at Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga on 6/7/2013 & 14/7/2013 and at Hunters Hill Town Hall on 10/11/2013. YACCF s support for Life Line continued this year by assisting in setting-up and packing the books. The greatest reward was seeing the Senior Volunteers smile when the Members of YACCF reported for duty! LIGHT THE NIGHT The event was held at Pymble with Leukaemia Foundation on 22/9/2013. YACCF members contributed time at the Light the Night event and assisted Leukaemia Foundation raise over $1M (nationally) towards research in blood cancer. NATIONAL TREE DAY on 28/7/2013 YACCF Members returned to St. Leonard Park, North Sydney site for the second time. It was rewarding to see the growth in the trees planted in the previous year. I would like to extend my gratitude towards ACCF Council and ACCF Management Committee for their continuous support and help to YACCF and its Members. YACCF Members: David Chen, Ethan Chung, Heidi Han, Chelsea Huang, Leon Guo, Hoe Yin Kwan, Vienne Leung, Xiao Yan Lu, DebbyTeng, Ruby Teng, Iven Yen & Ting Zhao. Ruby Teng Chairman Young ACCF JOG OUT OF FOG Brisbane to Sydney with CAMBODIA VISION CHARITY 2013 on 18/8/2013 YACCF was inspired by Damian King who ran from Brisbane to Sydney (1,000 km) to raise funds for Cambodia Vision. Some of YACCF members joined Damian for the last 3km of his journey to show support. YACCF at ACCF New Year Celebration dinner 1 February 2014 Annual Report 2013-14 www.accfnsw.org 27
FUND & GRANT ASSESSMENT SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 2013-2014 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Fund & Grant Assessment Sub-Committee continues to function effectively in 2013-2014 towards the major aims of ACCF: organisations currently operating in New South Wales with specific projects and; circumstances. This year, there were 28 applications for community project funding, of which 19 were successful resulting in a total grant of $ 63,449.00. These recipient organizations were as follows: Family Resource and Network Support Inc. Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel Wheelchair Sports Kertani Special Children Services Centre Inc. Continence Foundation of Australia Chinese Parent Association Children with Disability Christian Community Aid Heart Foundation Cerebral Palsy Australian Chinese Community Association Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Australian Red Cross Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Youth Off the Street Vision Australia Ronald McDonald House, Westmead St George Association for People with Physical Disabilities Chinese Language Education Council of NSW In April 2013, China was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 7 with epicenter located in Lushan County, Ya an, Sichuan. The earthquake had resulted in hundreds of fatalities and over 10,000 people were injuired. Several townships suffered major damage and buildings collapsed. Together with TVBA and Sing Tao Newspaper, ACCF launched a major appeal to assist the victims of the disaster. $151519.39 (including donations made directly to World Vision Australia $15,199) was raised through the various activities organised major fund raising dinner was held at the Eight Modern Chinese Restaurant on the 5th May, 2013. All the money was subseqently handed over to World Vision for their work involved with this earthquake. In October 2013 NSW was hit by a series of devastating bushfire destroying hundreds of homes and bushland with the worse of fires in the Greater Blue Mountains Area. A state of emergency was declared at the time. ACCF launched a NSW Bushfire Appeal to the Chinese community. A total of $71,000 was raised. All the work done by the sub-committee would not have been so effective without the dedication and commitment from each and everyone of the subcommittee members whom I had the great pleasure and privilege to work with throughout the year. The sub-committee consisted of Ms Symone Bates, Mrs Eveline Chen, Ms Maude Chin, Ms Stella Fan, Ms Cherie Kam, Mr. Dennis Loughhead and Ms Ruby Teng. Dr Michael Tse, JP Chairman, Fund and Grant Sub-Committee 2013 Community Project Funding Recipients 28 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation
Funding Guidelines INTRODUCTION The Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc. is a broad based community charity. Its major aims are: organisations currently operating in New South Wales with specific projects and; emergency circumstances. All project and emergency funding applications to the Foundation will be assessed by the Fund & Grant Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee advises the Foundation about the nature of funding and the amount of assistance required. THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ENABLE EQUITY IN FUNDING ALLOCATION: FUNDING CATEGORIES 1. EMERGENCY FUNDING Applications may be made on the basis of the following categories: ELIGIBILITY Application must be referred by one of the following: registered non-profit/charitable organisation. THE AMOUNT OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE The amount of funding for any application can be up to $1,000 (maximum) THERE IS NO CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE provision of emergency funding is final and is not subject to any appeal process. required to use funds for the purpose stated in the application. 2. COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING Applications may be made on the basis of the following categories: OBJECTIVES OF COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING All community projects activities. communities during their development/crisis. families to gain access to services and to maintain independence and self help. ELIGIBILITY Application must be one of the following: non-profit/charitable organisation. THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS The amount of funding for any one project can be up to $7,000 (maximum). APPLICATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS application form provided by Foundation. (forms can be obtained from our website: www.accfnsw.org) Annual Report 2013-14 www.accfnsw.org 29
Funding Guidelines Continued APPLICATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS official application form provided by the Foundation (forms can be obtained from our website: www.accfnsw.org) provision of the project funding is final and is not subject to any appeal process. not to distribute all allocated funds if submitted projects cannot meet its objectives. use funds for the purpose stated in the application. audited financial statement and other relevant documents must be signed and submitted to the Foundation on the completion of the funded project or within 12 months of receiving funds. THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA relevant community and its benefits to the community. initiative in assessing or responding to current needs of the community. of the Foundation. 2 30 Australian Chinese Charity Foundation
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