The ACCA Western Seniors Group had a successful day trip to the historical town of Berrima on 20th May 2017. About 50 seniors were accompanied by ACCA President Ms Shirley Chan, Secretary Mr John Hugh, directors Mrs Helena Chai and Mr Louis So for the trip.The first stop of the trip was at the Zen […]
We are sad to learn that Mr Robert Ho OAM, a former ACCA Council member, passed away in China recently.Robert was a well-known Chinese community leader who was actively involved in fundraising for charities and assisting many community groups.Robert was dedicated to the restaurant business. He was given a “Lifetime Achiever” award by the Restaurant […]
On 25 February 2017 ACCA President and directors hosted an afternoon tea for several State Members of Parliament.The five MPs – Mark Coure (Oatley), Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Bruce Notley-Smith (Coogee), Alex Greenwich (Sydney), Damien Tudehope (Epping), and The Hon Ernest Wong MLC were invited to meet the 2017 newly elected directors, Council […]
ACCA Elderly Services hosted a Chinese New Year Luncheon on 22 February 2017 to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. The luncheon was held in Sydney’s Chinatown and was attended by more than 350 clients, carers, volunteers, staff and guests.The celebration began with a lion dance performance which symbolises “power, happiness, longevity and good fortune”. […]
On 3rd of February 2017, the members of Northern Seniors Group celebrated the Chinese New Year together at Pennant Hills Leisure and Learning Centre.Friends gathered here today bringing all sorts of festive sweets and snacks to share with the group. The day was filled with games and activities carefully planned by our senior group volunteers. Participants […]
The President and directors of ACCA were delighted to learn that its application for funding for the NSW government’s 2016/17 Community Building Partnership Program for its Surry Hills head office was successful.This is the first time that ACCA was granted funding within the electorate of Sydney, whose Member of Parliament is Alex Greenwich. The total […]
President, directors and staff would like to wish all members, volunteers and clients a very happy, healthy and prosperous year of the Fire Rooster.Some of the attributes of the Fire Roosters are – leadership ability, intelligent, confident but impatient, enterprising, and cocky.The year of the rooster begins on Saturday 28th January 2017.Looking forward to having more […]
The directors of ACCA are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and first President of ACCA Mr Keep (Kip) Fong OAM. Mr Fong passed away on 20th January 2017 peacefully at home at the age of 88. He leaves behind his wife Jean, 3 children and their spouses, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.Mr […]
It is with great sadness that I inform you ACCA Councillor Peter Chan passed away on Thursday 5 January 2017 after a long illness. Peter was a member of EXCO for many years and also served as ACCA Secretary at one time. Peter will be remembered as a senior ACCA member who worked tirelessly to […]
On Sunday 4th December 2016, ACCA held its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Parramatta Town Hall, Parramatta which was attended by 145 members.After a quorum of 170 (voting members plus proxies) was registered, the AGM was declared opened. ACCA President Ms Shirley Chan presented her report for the year 2015-2016. She touched on aged care reforms […]