All - Rounder Student Awards - Voting Now Open !
Voting is now open for the 2025 All-Rounder Student Awards, recognising outstanding Chinese international students and Chinese-Australian students for their achievements in academics, leadership, community engagement, and real-world experience.
All registered ACAA members are eligible to vote – membership is free, and each member can vote up to three times every 24 hours, voting will close on 15 June 2025.
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Thank you for supporting the outstanding students in our community.
We sincerely thank Shinyway Education for their generous support of the 2025 All-Rounder Student Awards.
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Professor Li-Wei Qin Receives ACAA 2024 Alumni of the Year Award: 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.
17th Australia China Alumni Awards – Nominations Now Closed
The nomination period for the 17th Australia China Alumni Awards has officially closed, with a record number of submissions received. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this year's awards truly special.
The first round of finalists has been confirmed, and the judging process will commence shortly. We look forward to announcing the finalists and introducing our esteemed judging panel—stay tuned
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Thank you once again for your continued support of the Australia China Alumni Awards. For any enquiries, please contact us at ACAA@austchinaalumni.org.
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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His Excellency Mr Scott Dewar, Australian Ambassador congratulating Awards winners and finalists and encouraging alumnu nominating
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