Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Industry in South Melbourne, Victoria | Community organisation

Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Locality: South Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9088 9130

Address: Level 3, 90 William St 3000 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://alcci.org.au

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the newly elected Melbourne University Lebanese Society. So proud of the ALCCI Young Entrepreneurs

24.01.2022 A GREAT RESPONSE FROM TEETH ON WHEELS PARTNERED BY THE AUSTRALIA LEBANON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY Teeth on Wheels Beirut Crises Response FOR THE SAKE OF BEIRUT Teeth on Wheels, Australias largest provider of Mobile Dental Services to schools, is proudly supporting the Australian Government and the Australian Lebanese Community's efforts following the recent devastating explosion in Beirut.... Teeth on Wheels founders, Joseph (Jawad) and Rami Abou-Zeid with the help of their families will support the substantial humanitarian relief efforts by donating our time, service and expertise and the use a fully equipped mobile dental clinics to the people of Lebanon with the generous support and partnership of the Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALCCI), the International College of Dentists (ICD) and the Lebanese Dental Association. This is a hIstorical moment for an Australian Dental team of Lebanese heritage to embark on such a humanitarian mission. Our Mission is to provide urgent oral health care to those at the epicenter of the explosion along with those community members that have been deeply impacted by this tragic event. With many thousands of people directly affected in Beirut, the support of all communities across the world is much needed but also greatly appreciated by the Lebanese community. The dental care is expected to commence in October through to December 2020 with a review to be completed to determine the program's success and opportunities for further support and expansion. We call upon the community to help support our efforts, and any financial contribution will be much appreciated to fund the shipment, consumables, equipment, personal protective equipment, and food for the volunteer workers on site. To support, please follow the link https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-the-sake-of-beirut-dentalser You can also keep track of the progress of this initiative via the Facebook and Instagram page For The Sake Of Beirut and www.forthesakeofbeirut.net FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JOSEPH ABOU-ZEID 0412889007 [email protected] FADDY ZOUKI 0419348997 [email protected] or [email protected]

24.01.2022 one picture says 1000 words

22.01.2022 Did you Know...

22.01.2022 Thank you City of Hobart

22.01.2022 Very good initiative

21.01.2022 ALCCI AND RED CROSS - SOLIDARITY FOR LEBANON https://www.redcross.org.au/alcci-beirut Due to the catastrophic devastation in Lebanon, the ALCCI together with Red Cross Australia is offering humanitarian opportunity to donate funds towards LEBANESE RED CROSS. Tax receipts will be issued by Red Cross Australia. Donate by following this link https://www.redcross.org.au/alcci-beirut... Contact: [email protected] for details.

20.01.2022 This is beautiful

18.01.2022 ALCCI AND RED CROSS - SOLIDARITY FOR LEBANON BUSINESSES SUPPORTING LEBANON CAUSE https://www.redcross.org.au/alcci-beirut All business are invited to download the Red Cross link attached and encourage all your clients, suppliers, buyers, family and friends etc to donate to this humanitarian cause. Tax receipts will be issued by Red Cross Australia. Donate by following this link https://www.redcross.org.au/alcci-beirut... Contact: [email protected] for details.

18.01.2022 Please donate generously to The Australian Red Cross who will ensure funds are transferred to Lebanese Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au//2020beirutappeal-lebanese-cha

17.01.2022 Sensational Beirut

16.01.2022 It is with our deepest pride and honour to advise that the Hon Faddy Zouky OAM President of the Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Lebanon to Tasmania, has orchestrated with the Melbourne Art Centre to light up the Art Centre Tower with the Lebanese Flag tonight. The lighting of the Tower is currently taking place. This lighting is in solidarity and recognition of all those who have lost their lives, those who are injured, those who have lost everything, destroyed infrastructure and all the suffering and hardships that the Lebanese people are now enduring. Special thanks and acknowledgement to Mr Ian Carson and The Hon Steve Bracks AO.

15.01.2022 An explosion shook North Lebanon yesterday

15.01.2022 An ALCCI special report on the ground in Lebanon. Thank you @lindatamim and all those who assisted with the production during these very serious, catastrophic and disastrous times. Please donate generously to The Australian Red Cross who will ensure funds are transferred to Lebanese Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au//2020beirutappeal-lebanese-cha

15.01.2022 Such a massive clean up

14.01.2022 The ALCCI is very thankful to Victoria Police for their support and sincere condolences Unofficial Dear Bernadette,... The Victoria Police Muslim Association (VPMA) is an employee network sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner of Police. Our membership comprises of a very diverse cultural group from many policing areas within Victoria Police. A significant number of them being of proud Lebanese Heritage. Recently, many of us awoke to the very sad news that on the evening of 4 August 2020, a series of explosions occurred in the city of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Such blast has left a devasting toll on life and property. The VPMA wish to express their shock and sadness to this tragedy. We at the VPMA offer our sincerest condolences to all those in Lebanon. Our condolences also to the Australian Lebanese and Australian Syrians. As the Chairperson of the VPMA, I personally have built strong, rewarding and collaboratively relations with many Lebanese groups and persons. Many other police have expressed their sympathies, and some have made donations through charities to assist. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Lebanese. Ms Ela TANKIR Chairperson Victorian Police Muslim Association Victoria Police Centre Level 5, 637 Flinders Street Docklands August 20 2020

14.01.2022 On behalf of the Hon Faddy Zouky OAM, it is with great pleasure to congratulate the newly elected Board of Directors to the ALCCI as follows: The Hon Faddy Zouky OAM, Mrs Rosanna Baini OAM, Mrs Bernadette Khoury JP, Mr Robert Asbiridonne, Mr Anthony Karam, Mr Paul Anthony Dabley, Ms Muna Estensen, Mr Anwar Harik, Mr Mustafa Taleb, Mr Ali Helbawi, Prof Dr Afif Hadj

13.01.2022 The Australian Government will provide additional support to the most vulnerable Australian citizens whose return to Australia has been impacted by the restrict...ions arising from COVID-19. The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will provide this support through an expanded Hardship Program, which will build on our existing Traveller Emergency Loans. Further details can be found here.

12.01.2022 Another great Australian initiative towards helping Lebanon. The ALCCI is very proud and honoured to have been part of this sensational program. Teeth On Wheels

11.01.2022 On behalf of the Australia Lebanon chamber of Commerce & Industry, we wish all fathers a very happy Fathers Day

11.01.2022 What a great support for Lebanon.

11.01.2022 The ALCCI honors Lebanese Independence Day today which is the national day of Lebanon, celebrated on 22 November in commemoration of the end of the French Mandate over Lebanon in 1943, after 23 years of Mandate rule.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to the ALCCIYE Melbourne University Student Club

08.01.2022 Thank you Australia.

08.01.2022 What a great Lebanese

07.01.2022 A special ALCCI on the ground report from Lebanon. Thank you Linda Tamim and the entire crew.

07.01.2022 Discover "Deir Al Mokhalles" South of Lebanon

07.01.2022 City of Hobart Please donate generously to The Australian Red Cross who will ensure funds are transferred to Lebanese Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au//2020beirutappeal-lebanese-cha Across the next week, we'll be lighting up our landmarks in the colours of the Lebanese flag - red, white and green - in recognition of the tragic explosion in Beirut on 4 August. ... In an initiative of the Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, locations around Australia will be lit in the colours of the flag to pay tribute to the 200-plus lives lost and the many thousands of people injured or impacted by the portside explosion. See more

07.01.2022 A WEEK AGO, LEBANON EXPERIENCED ONE OF ITS DARKEST DAYS WHEN AN EXPLOSION CLAIMED 200 LIVES, INJURED MORE THAN 5000 PEOPLE AND DISPLACED OVER 300,000. FED SQUARE IS SHINING BRIGHT IN THE COLOURS OF THE LEBANESE FLAG TONIGHT IN SOLIDARITY WITH THOSE IMPACTED AND IN SUPPORT OF THE 180,000 LEBANESE AUSTRALIANS WHO CALL VICTORIA HOME. ... it is with our deepest pride and honour to advise that the Hon Faddy Zouky OAM President of the Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Lebanon to Tasmania, has orchestrated with the Melbourne Art Centre to light up Melbourne with the Lebanese Flag. The lighting is currently taking place. This lighting is in solidarity and recognition of all those who have lost their lives, those who are injured, those who have lost everything, destroyed infrastructure and all the suffering and hardships that the Lebanese people are now enduring. Special thanks and acknowledgement to Mr Ian Carson and The Hon Steve Bracks AO. #Lebanon

06.01.2022 So well deserved. Edward Teddy Sheean awarded the Victoria Cross Medal for his Outstanding Courage.

05.01.2022 An oil pipeline explosion in North Lebanon

05.01.2022 Thank you Senator Marise Payne for your support Australian Embassy - Beirut, Lebanon

05.01.2022 The Hon Faddy Zouky OAM President & Chairperson of the Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Industry, would like to take this opportunity to thank The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the generous invitation to attend a private meeting with Dr Angela Macdonald, First Assistant Secretary of the Middle East and Africa Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This meeting took place on Thursday 20 August 2020 at 2pm. This very positive m...eeting enhanced dialogue between the DFAT and ALCCI in resourcing valuable information pertaining to consulting, advising and offering assistance to Lebanon as a result of the recent catastrophic disaster. Much discussion in sourcing proposals to further provide urgent and resourceful diligent assistance to Lebanon was deliberated. Mr Zouky accepted Dr Macdonalds personal condolences of which she offered also on behalf of DFAT to the people of Lebanon after this very serious and tragic event. See more

05.01.2022 72% of businesses said government stimulus essential to survival. Among the range of government stimulus available to businesses, 69 per cent accepted JobKeeper payments to retain employees, 16 per cent received tax-free payments through the cash flow boost scheme, while 14 per cent claimed deductions on eligible asset purchases under the instant asset write-off measure, and just 2 per cent took out finance linked to the SME Guarantee Scheme. By state, the greater proportion ...of businesses that benefited from the stimulus were in NSW, with 82 per cent of NSW businesses viewing the measures as essential to their survival, followed by 72 per cent of those in Victoria and 58 per cent in Queensland. Further, two-thirds (69 per cent) of business owners cited JobKeeper as the most helpful stimulus measure. JobKeeper was considered the most helpful scheme among 75 per cent of Victorian businesses, followed by 69 per cent of those in NSW, 63 per cent in Queensland and 40 per cent in South Australia. The Treasury estimates that Victorians will make up 60 per cent of those on JobKeeper over the December 2020 and March 2021 quarters, as a result of the extended lockdowns and social restrictions across the state. With many stimulus packages set to wind down next year, including further cuts to JobKeeper in January, it’s likely that ‘zombie’ businesses who have kept afloat this year due to government incentives will cease to exist next year, said financial adviser Helen Baker. It is important for business owners to pivot their offering and service if they are struggling and look for other ways to increase revenue. Reworking relationships with suppliers and clients will be particularly crucial during this time.

04.01.2022 Your support is greatly needed. Please follow the link below to donate to Red Cross in assisting Lebanon and her people

04.01.2022 Re: Small business transformation grants now open City of Melbourne recognises these are tough times, and that local businesses are facing unique challenges during COVID-19. Were working with the Victorian Government to roll out a $10 million support package for CBD businesses, including $8 million in grants for small business transformation, plus $2 million for mentoring and business support services. Grant applications are now open and close 11.59pm Thursday 3 September.... Transformation grants of up to $5000 are now available for small businesses located in the CBD, Docklands, World Trade Centre and Southbank, These grants focus on supporting bricks and mortar businesses impacted by decreased foot-traffic, enabling them to respond to challenging new circumstances and contribute to the vibrancy of the Melbourne CBD. Grants are open to all sectors, excluding hospitality. Hospitality businesses are eligible for the Victorian Governments CBD Hospitality Grant, also open now. Small business transformation grants are available through the City of Melbourne as part of theVictorian Governments $534 million business support package, which includes $20 million for CBD business support. These grants follow the City of Melbournes business support package, which included grants, rate relief and rent relief, announced in March 2020. If you're a business owner or employee and need information or support, you can contact our COVID-19 Business Concierge Hotline on 9658 9658 (press 1 for business), subscribe to our regular Business in Melbourne e-newsletter, or visit our Business page for more information. See more

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Michael Joseph Baini who is currently serving as a Sergeant with the Australian Defence Force - Army Cadets. Over the last few weeks, Michael trained and successfully completed the Cadet Under Officer/Warrant Officer Course. Well done Michael. Your commitment and leadership is admirable. So proud of the successful ALCCI ALCCI Young Entrepreneurs

03.01.2022 Thank you to our Australian Government, Her Excellency Australian Embassy Rebekah Grindlay, DFAT, Royal Australian Airforce, Lebanese Army and all those who assisted in anyway

03.01.2022 Thank you to the Tasmanian Parliament and thank you to The Hon Ella Haddad MP

02.01.2022 Amazing. The ALCCI previous Trade Mission Delegation stayed at this Hotel.

02.01.2022 Can you believe this. Amazing

02.01.2022 Thank you Australia

01.01.2022 ATO tweaks JobKeeper deadline to account for holidays The ATO has extended JobKeeper deadlines for the second phase of the wage subsidy extension to account for... the Christmas and New Year period. While the second extension period covers the JobKeeper fortnights between 4 January 2021 and 28 March 2021, a number of deadlines coincided with the Christmas and New Year holiday period. As such, the ATO has announced it will grant businesses an extra few days to meet the wage condition and to complete their business monthly declaration for December.

01.01.2022 75 years ago today, we celebrated the greatest national effort in Australias history - the end of the Second World War.