“Never Give Up” - Breaking the Bamboo and Glass Ceilings
“It’s always about hard work, about never giving up, and about making the best of the opportunities that come before you.”
Non-executive director and board performance advisor Geraldine Chin Moody shares how cultural identity shapes the way she leads and works with others.
Growing Up Asian and Gay: Embracing Differences as Creative Strength
As a writer, broadcaster and playwright, Benjamin Law is one of Australia’s most recognised voices in Australia. His memoir The Family Law has inspired and resonated with many Asia Australians. Benjamin reflects on how to free himself from the pressure of embodying the “perfect” version of identity, and on embracing differences as a source of creative strength.
Wang Gungwu Lecture 2026
Trailblazing surgeon Professor Kelvin Kong AM delivers 2026 Wang Gungwu Lecture. Now in its fifth year, the lecture celebrates the diverse and substantial contributions of Chinese Australians to Australian life.
National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Advisory Board meets in Canberra
The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Advisory Board held its first meeting for the year on 10 February in Canberra. The meeting shaped the Foundation’s forward agenda for the year in its work to strengthen Australia’s national resilience and support risk-informed engagement with China.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces the recipients of the Foundation’s 2025-26 grants round
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced the recipients of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 grants round, alongside new appointments to the Foundation’s Advisory Board.
Chinese Australian Forum celebrates the success of Civics Education and Media Literacy Workshops
CEO of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, Gary Cowan, delivered remarks at a dinner celebrating the success of the Chinese Australian Forum’s Civics Education and Media Literacy Workshops. Read the CEO’s full remarks here.
Remarks on Foundation’s role as an enabler by Chair Ms Marina Go AM
Ms Marina Go AM was invited by Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Chair the Foundation’s Advisory Board. Read Marina’s remarks from our recent Friends of the Foundation reception in Sydney on our role as an enabler and why she’s proud to Chair the Board.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces the Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces the Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue, set to be held in Beijing 17- 18 September.
Trailblazers. Breaking barriers and breakout roles
From Kung Fu kid to Hollywood star, Melbourne’s Chris Pang is breaking barriers on and off screen. The Chinese-Australian actor and his family speak candidly about their successes in business, life and sport and how their Asian identity and culture have shaped their story.
The journeys we take - exploring identity through the creative arts
The creative arts offer powerful mediums to share and celebrate diverse stories and identities. Australian production company Finucane & Smith’s project Under the Same Sky has developed a suite of projects from Cabaret to children’s theatre that embrace diversity, celebrate individuality and uniquely platform Chinese-Australian stories and artists.
On Country: how the world’s oldest living culture is connecting with a modern Chinese audience
Australia is gearing up to welcome 1.6 million Chinese visitors annually by 2028 – and tourism operators nationwide are stepping up. From coastal wildlife retreats to indigenous-led tours and cultural storytelling, fresh experiences are being tailored to Chinese travellers.
Foundation Annual Update 2024-25
The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations is pleased to release its Annual Update 2024-25, with highlights of our grants, activities and events over the previous financial year.