Madam Yuk Man Kwong celebrated her 100^th birthday on 9^th March 2024 with family members and ACCA staff at a restaurant in Haymarket. ACCA was represented by Case Managers, Angus Yip and Meg Lau.

In preparation for the event, ACCA arranged a special surprise for Madam Kwong by bringing along a decorated birthday cake and a bouquet of fresh flowers. The joy on her face upon seeing the surprise was truly heart-warming.

Madam Kwong thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food with her family and ACCA staff. They all gathered to sing the “Happy Birthday” song, the restaurant staff also joined in the singing which added to the joyous occasion. She expressed her gratitude to ACCA and specifically to the General Manager and senior management for organising such a memorable and joyful birthday party. It was a special occasion filled with laughter, love, and happiness that will be treasured for years into the future.

Madam Kwong was born in Hong Kong in 1924 and moved to Sydney in 1986 with her family. She now lives in Redfern and has been a Home Care client of ACCA since 2019.

Following her birthday party Madam Kwong informed ACCA she was honoured to receive a Birthday Greeting from His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla, to add to her excitement, Madam Kwong also received a Certificate of Congratulations from His Excellency David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor General of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Chris Minns MP Premier of New South Wales, The Hon Linda Burney MP, Member for Barton, Mayor of Bayside Council Councillor Bill Saravinovski.

From all the staff, management and members of ACCA, we offer our good wishes and heartfelt congratulations to Madam Kwong on the occasion of her 100th Birthday.

The Editorial Team

ACCA