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Career Development & Social Integration Workshop Series
Empowering Chinese Students, Alumni & New Migrants - Your Pathway to Succeed in Australia！
The Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) is bringing you a powerful workshop series in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from August to October 2025 - designed to fast-track your understanding of Australian culture, social practice and workplace success.
Why Attend?
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Know the Law: Protect your rights and navigate legal responsibilities with confidence
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Thrive Socially: Communicate across cultures and feel at home in your community
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Advance Your Career: Master job-hunting strategies and grow your professional network
Sydney Workshop – Now Open for Registration!
Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Susan Wakil Health Building, Lecture Theatre 321, University of Sydney
Cost: Free (Limited spots – register early)
Join us to gain the knowledge, skills, and connections you need to succeed in Australia.
Thank you for participating in the ACAA Scholarship Program.
The application period for the 2025 scholarships opened on 15 June and closed on 30 July. We received an overwhelming number of applications this year. We will be in touch in August after completing the shortlisting and judging process.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at scholarships@austchinaalumni.org or acaa@austchinaalumni.org.
Best of luck to all applicants! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at the Sydney Scholarship Presentation Ceremony!
If you missed the 2025 deadline, we invite you to apply for the 2026 round, which will open in March 2026. Stay tuned!
Join Us for the 17th Australia–China Alumni Awards Ceremonies
Voting Has Closed – Join Us for the Awards Ceremony!
Voting for both the All-Rounder Student Award and the Member’s Choice Award has officially closed. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported your fellow students and alumni!
All winners will be announced at the 17th Australia–China Alumni Awards Ceremonies, taking place in Sydney on 18 September and Beijing on 18 October. We warmly invite you to join us for these special evenings of inspiration, celebration, and connection — recognising outstanding alumni achievements across Australia and China.
Professor Li-Wei Qin - ACAA Alumni of the Year Award winner: Using Music to Bridge Cultures and Unite the World
At the Sydney Opera House, internationally acclaimed cellist Professor Li-Wei Qin received the ACAA 2024 Alumni of the Year Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to global cultural exchange.
Arriving in Australia at the age of 13, Professor Qin has risen to the pinnacle of the international music world. Reflecting on his journey, he shared: “Music is a perfect medium—it connects cultures and makes the world smaller.”
The evening was a true celebration of culture and the arts.
We extend our sincere thanks to Hantec Markets Australia and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for their generous support.
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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