About Us
The Vietnamese Community in Australia / SA Chapter Inc. (VCA-SA) was established in 1978, as a result of the arrival of the boat people (refugees) who fled Vietnam after the Communists had taken over the country. This community was originally formed to address the settlement needs of the Vietnamese refugees and to advocate for socially disadvantaged people and those whose human rights have been violated.
The organisation however has grown significantly since and is now offering a range of cultural services to an increasingly diverse client group. The services target both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese speaking community members who are in need, with a focus on people from non-English speaking backgrounds, especially the new communities from Africa, the Middle East and the South Asia.
VCA-SA offers the following specialised services:
- Social welfare services through Community Access & Services SA
- Education and culture through the Vietnamese Ethnic School
- Child care through the Vietnamese Cultural Diversity Vacation Care
- Regular activities through the Community Centre
Vietnamese Community in Australia / SA Chapter
Organisational Structure
Our Board Members
The Management Board of VCA-SA is elected every two years. The Board consists of a President, a Vice President – Internal Affairs, a Vice President – External Affairs, a Vice President – Planning, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
In addition, an Assistant to each of the Vice President as well as a Youth Affairs Officer, a Children Affairs Officer and a Maintenance Officer are also appointed by the Board in this term.
Mr Phung Van Nguyen
PRESIDENT
VCA/SA
Mr Linh Dang Nguyen
VICE PRESIDENT - INTERNAL AFFAIRS
VCA/SA
Ms Kim Thoa Nguyen
VICE PRESIDENT - EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
VCA/SA
Miss Phung Thai Ho
VICE PRESIDENT - PLANNING
VCA/SA
Mr Tinh Van Vo
SECRETARY
VCA/SA
Mr Dang Phuong Nguyen
TREASURER
VCA/SA
Ms Kha Thuy Nguyen
ASSISTANT VP - INTERNAL AFFAIRS
VCA/SA
Ms Hanh Parton
ASSISTANT TREASURER
VCA/SA
Mr Liem Huu Nguyen
TECHNICAL OFFICER
VCA/SATerms and Presidents
| 2017 – 2021 | Term 23, 24 | Mr Phung Nguyen |
| 2015 – 2017 | Term 22 | Mr Tin Le |
| 1997 – 2015 | Term 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 | Mr Loc Doan |
| 1987 – 1997 | Term 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 | Mr Tan Nguyen |
| 1984 – 1987 | Term 6 & 7 | Mr Kha Vu |
| 1980 – 1984 | Term 3, 4 & 5 | Mr Nhu Tran |
| 1979 – 1980 | Term 2 | Mr Duong Nguyen |
| 1978 – 1979 | Term 1 | Mr Tuoi Nguyen |
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee which comprises of invitees by the Management Board during its term considers and provides advice and support to the Board for a range of issues that impact the Vietnamese Community in South Australia.
The Constitution
Please click here to view the latest Constitution of the VCA-SA.
