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Celebrating Excellence: ACAA Alumni of the Year & Sydney Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Australia China Alumni Association is proud to honour Professor Li-Wei Qin, a world-renowned cellist and distinguished alumnus, for his outstanding contributions to classical music and his role as a cultural bridge between Australia and China.
Sat, 03 May 2025 |Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
Join us at the iconic Sydney Opera House to celebrate Professor Li-Wei Qin, the 2024 Australia China Alumni of the Year, with an elegant cocktail reception and an optional Sydney Symphony Orchestra concert featuring his renowned musicianship.
The 2025 ACAA Awards nomination is now closed.
We’ve received a large amount of nominations this round. All nominees will be contacted in due course.
Thank you for being part of the 17th ACAA Awards.
Please feel free to reach out to ACAA@austchinaalumni.org if you have any questions.

100th Anniversary Gala Dinner Celebrating the First Chinese Students to Australia
On March 5, 2025, a gala dinner commemorating the 100th anniversary of Australia-China education was held at the New South Wales Parliament House in Australia. This event brought together more than 80 industry leaders from government, business, and academia to collectively honor and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Chinese students arriving in Australia. The event fully recognised the significant contributions of Chinese students to Australian society and education over the past century and expressed heartfelt gratitude for their efforts in contributing to the development of Australian society.
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New Look, Same Vision
We are thrilled to unveil the rebranding of the Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA)!
As the leading network connecting over 800,000 Australian-educated alumni across Australia, China, and beyond, our refreshed brand represents our continued evolution while staying true to our core mission—empowering alumni, strengthening connections, and showcasing the excellence of Australian education.
✨ What’s New?
✅ A refreshed visual identity reflecting ACAA’s evolving role
✅ A stronger focus on community building, career development, and knowledge exchange
✅ Enhanced programs and collaborations to better serve our 40,000+ alumni members and partners
Our new logo reflects the dynamic and diverse alumni community, symbolizing innovation, collaboration, and growth. While our look has changed, our dedication remains the same—we will continue to celebrate alumni success, bridge cross-border opportunities, and drive meaningful impact.
🌍 Click here to join us on this exciting journey!

His Excellency Mr Scott Dewar, Australian Ambassador congratulating Awards winners and finalists and encouraging alumnu nominating
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