Australia Vietnam Friendship Society Inc

The Australia Vietnam Friendship Society Inc, based in St Kilda, Australia, is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering strong ties and mutual understanding between the Australian and Vietnamese people. It promotes cultural, educational, and social exchanges, aiming to build enduring friendships and support development initiatives that benefit both communities. The society actively encourages collaboration in areas such as health, education, human rights, and commerce, strengthening bilateral relations through various community-focused projects.

Australia Vietnam Family Doctor Exchange Program

The society’s flagship project is the Australia Vietnam Family Doctor Exchange Program, which facilitates the exchange of medical professionals between the two countries. This initiative focuses on enhancing primary healthcare by sharing expertise and improving medical practices, particularly in local and rural settings in Vietnam. It fosters professional development and strengthens healthcare linkages, contributing to better health outcomes and cross-cultural understanding.

Mission and Vision

The society’s mission is to develop a deeper understanding between the Vietnamese and Australian people through cultural, educational, and social exchanges. It envisions a future where both nations collaborate closely in areas such as health, education, human rights, and commerce, fostering reconciliation and mutual respect.

Main Objectives

• Promote cultural, educational, and charitable contacts between Australia and Vietnam
• Support industry and commerce for community benefit
• Facilitate development aid and social welfare projects in Vietnam
• Enhance healthcare through medical exchange programs
• Encourage reconciliation, human rights, and public policy understanding

Benefiting Groups

• Vietnamese and Australian communities seeking cultural and educational exchange
• Medical professionals participating in exchange programs
• Disadvantaged groups in Vietnam benefiting from aid and health initiatives
• Industry and commerce sectors in both countries

Types of Services or Activities

• Organising cultural and educational exchanges
• Running medical exchange programs for family doctors
• Raising funds for development aid projects in Vietnam
• Promoting industry and commerce collaboration
• Facilitating community networking and bilateral cooperation