VWA is a non- profit organisation founded in 1984 to represent and provide the settlement needs and address concerns of Vietnamese women and their families in NSW. VWA is managed by a voluntary management committee.

Objectives

- Support and assist Vietnamese women and their families to resettle in Australian society

- Promote women’s rights, opportunities and social participation.

- Maintain and promote Vietnamese cultural heritage in a multi-cultural

society.

Services

VWA provides initial support, advocacy and referral services on a range of settlement needs including accommodation, income support, employment training, health, legal aid, domestic violence, disability and discrimination (Casework, Groupwork and Community Development)

VWA also conducts English Classes, job seeking workshops, support groups, to improve women’s self esteem, confidence, through social network, various training, seminars & group activitiess. We work in collaboration with Vietnamese and non Vietnamese services, government and non-government agencies to initiate programs and projects to address issues identified.

Advocacy and Training

VWA also provides talks and seminars to community workers from government and non- government agencies on issues affecting Vietnamese women and their families, the barriers impacting their access to services and the strategies to improve their access to mainstream services.