Events

Community activities

Explore the committee’s work in community service, cultural exchange and government engagement, through activities shared by our members and the wider community.

JUN

Community stroke awareness talk

On 18 June 2026, the Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee joined the Queensland Chinese Doctors Association to host a community stroke awareness talk at Runcorn Tavern. Michael Doohan presented the session, with interpreting by Dr Anna Liu, Secretary of the Queensland Chinese Doctors Association. The talk covered early signs of stroke, emergency response and prevention. Both speakers answered questions and spoke with participants after the presentation. The event was exclusively sponsored by 1st Care Community.

JUN

Delegation meets Queensland Multiculturalism Minister Fiona Simpson MP

On the morning of 17 June 2026, Chairman Peter Zhuang led an eight-member Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee delegation to meet Multiculturalism Minister Fiona Simpson MP at the Queensland Government building. The delegation introduced the committee’s purpose, development and member organisations’ community work. Discussions covered communication between government and the Chinese community, participation in public affairs and multicultural development. The Minister acknowledged the Chinese community’s contribution to Queensland’s economy, society and culture. Staff accompanied the delegation on a tour of the building after the meeting, which strengthened the committee’s connections with the State Government.

MAY

Australian family law seminar

On the afternoon of 16 May 2026, the Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee hosted an Australian family law seminar at Runcorn Tavern, presented by Vice-Chair Chai Hoe of Harmony Legal. The session covered the importance of wills, property division and personal asset protection in divorce, and children’s future and family financial security. Chai Hoe answered questions and discussed these topics with participants after the presentation. The committee thanks Vice-Chair Alan Chen for sponsoring the venue.

MAY

Meeting with Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

On 5 May 2026, Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee member representatives visited Brisbane City Hall to meet Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and his team. Nathan Percy, Director of City Business for the Lord Mayor, and adviser Eddie Stephens also attended. Chairman Peter Zhuang introduced the committee’s background, purpose and development. Members introduced their organisations and discussed shared community interests with the Lord Mayor. Mr Zhuang made a donation to the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust on behalf of Deputy Secretary-General Joe Zhao. The committee also presented a commemorative gift, and participants took a group photo to mark the exchange between the community and local government.

APR

Visit to the Queensland Holocaust Museum

On 26 April 2026, Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee member representatives visited the Queensland Holocaust Museum. Committee adviser Michael Choi OAM initiated and coordinated the visit and sponsored admission. Museum Director Jason Steinberg welcomed the group. Michael Choi OAM shared the history of Shanghai’s reception of Jewish refugees during the Second World War. Guided by Toni and Jason, members explored the exhibitions and arranged pebbles into the Chinese character Hua in remembrance of Holocaust survivors who had passed away. Chairman Peter Zhuang thanked the hosts and presented a commemorative gift. Joe Zhao donated A$188 to support the museum. The visit encouraged historical understanding and cultural exchange.

APR

Visit to the Chinese Australian war memorial

At 3:30 pm on 12 April 2026, more than 30 representatives from Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee member organisations visited the Chinese Australian war memorial at Sunnybank RSL. Lewis Lee OAM hosted the event. Harry Claasen OAM introduced the history of Sunnybank RSL, and Lewis Lee OAM spoke about Chinese Australian military service and the establishment of the memorial. Participants offered candles in tribute. Parnam Singh Heir also introduced the Indian Australian war memorial. Chairman Peter Zhuang thanked the organisers and hosts. Shared remembrance and discussion of history helped build understanding and respect between communities.

FEB

First meeting of founding members

On 7 February 2026, the Queensland Chinese Affairs Committee held its first founding members’ meeting at Runcorn Tavern, with representatives from 37 founding associations and businesses invited to attend. Peter Zhuang introduced the committee’s background and purpose. Liu Jizeng chaired the constitution review and election. Members approved the constitution and elected Peter Zhuang as Chairman, with Chen Fan, Chai Hoe, Alan Chen and Chen Dehua as Vice-Chairs. They also approved the nominations of Lin Hai as Secretary-General and Rebecca Zhang as Treasurer. The meeting approved membership fees and other arrangements, and agreed to hold the official launch in the third quarter, establishing a foundation for the committee’s operations and community work.