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25.01.2022 ACYA IS HIRING We are on the lookout for a new Media Officer. If you are bilingual in English and Chinese, and have a knack for all things Facebook, WeChat, Douyin and Tiktok, we want to hear from you. ... For more information, or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3hNYZb8
24.01.2022 NEW ACYA PODCAST ACYA as an association is centred around three key pillars: Education, Careers and People-to-People. Today, we are excited to announce a new tri-pillar initiative, the Work Smart Not Hard podcast This project will showcase stories from our members across the Australia-China space, and highlight the incredible work young people are doing to strengthen bilateral relations.... Have a listen to our first episode, featuring former ACELS Project Manager and Chapter President Kalson Yang, here: https://tinyurl.com/y2bt6tap
24.01.2022 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! This celebration dates back over 3000 years, and is considered to be China's second largest holiday after the Spring Festival. Once a time for moon and deity worship, families and friends across the globe now mark the day by eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns and hosting reunion dinners. For more information on the festival and its origins, head over to our website and check out the full article at http://www.acya.org.au/2020/09/mid-autumn-festival/
24.01.2022 Ever wanted to send messages on WeChat like a native speaker? Internet slang is one of the fastest evolving aspects of the Chinese language, and is a fantastic way to learn about trends and culture. Check out our quick overview of some popular phrases that will have you navigating Weibo and Douyin like a pro! ... For the full article, make sure to check out http://www.acya.org.au/2020/09/chinese-internet-slang/.
23.01.2022 ACYA is excited to partner with CV Please, who is offering a free online resume review service for our members. Simply upload your resume and a team of experienced HR professionals will assess your resume within 24 hours. It's quick, easy and can help increase your employability. For more info, visit: https://cvplease.com/
23.01.2022 ACYA is excited to present an amazing internship opportunity in association with the Australian policy institute, China Matters. The institute strive to support young Australians who are learning Mandarin and have an interest in Australia-China relations through their 24-day internship program. The internship program provides the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a fast-paced, dynamic team that is focused on challenging and emerging issues in Australia-C...hina relations. For more info, including how to apply, visit: http://www.acya.org.au/2020/11/china-matters-internship/
22.01.2022 Just one week until our Careers Night event Hosted by ACYA National, ACYA ANU - Australia-China Youth Association at ANU and Australia China Youth Association - ACYA Adelaide this event is perfect for any student interested in learning about career opportunities post university. Spaces are limited, sign up now: https://bit.ly/3kTfELz
22.01.2022 Last week, on Wednesday night, a consortium of youth organisations hosted the inaugural Indo-Pacific Student Mobility Youth Dialogue . We would like to thank AASYP - ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership, Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) and Australia-Japan Youth Dialogue for allowing us the opportunity to collaborate on this project, and for being amazing partners. Over 60 hours of student-led critical thinking and design ideation took plac...e on the evening, and this is only the beginning. Stay tuned for our post-Dialogue Discussion Paper, which will showcase insights from the event and stories from our 162-strong delegate cohort. Want to catch up, or get involved? Watch Professor Ly Tran's keynote address, via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5aei-T-2eo&feature=youtu.be Or, email [email protected] for information on how you can get your university involved in youth-driven international education advocacy. #mobilitydialogue2020 #IPSMYD2020 #ausyouthdiplomacy
20.01.2022 Today marks the first day of NAIDOC Week, a week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For 2020, the theme is ‘Always Was. Always Will Be.’ The theme has been developed to shine a focus on the length of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander occupation of Australia. ACYA encourages everyone to read about the importance of NAIDOC week and the wealth and bread of Indigenous Nations, languages and knowledge on the c...ontinent of Australia. For more information, including how to get involved as well as learning resources, visit the NAIDOC Week website via: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
20.01.2022 AND THAT’S A WRAP ACYA's Online Language Class Program is finished! -8 weeks ... -32 lectures - 4 levels - 20 tutors - 150 sign- ups Thank you so much to everyone involved an see you next year!
20.01.2022 Last week the ACYA Women's Network hosted their monthly webinar, featuring Dr. Som-Ling Leung. The webinar explored Dr Som-Ling Leung's journey of discovering a value-driven and fruitful career in the Pacific while working on public health projects. Check out some of the photos below. For more info on the network, visit: http://www.acya.org.au/womens-network/
19.01.2022 It's Singles' Day! From its humble beginnings in a Nanjing University dorm room in the 1990s, where four male friends celebrated their singledom, the unofficial Chinese holiday has evolved into the world's largest physical retail and online shopping festival, generating billions of dollars in sales each year.
19.01.2022 Join ACYA ANU - Australia-China Youth Association at ANU for their fortnightly informal bilingual debate Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/374101720427372/
19.01.2022 Although this year has seen grounded flights and cancelled overseas programs, people-to-people connections amongst young people remain more important than ever. In this article, Zach Eggleston reflects on his own experiences in living and studying in the Indo-Pacific, and explores the continued importance of youth diplomacy and global mobility in an ever-changing world. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eQS5xSY
18.01.2022 You are invited to attend our Careers Night On Thursday October 8 join ACYA National, ACYA ANU - Australia-China Youth Association at ANU and Australia China Youth Association - ACYA Adelaide to hear about the career opportunities in the Australia-China space, and some tips and tricks to make sure you are job ready This event will be hosted online from 19:30 (AEST). ... Register now, via: https://bit.ly/3kTfELz
18.01.2022 Wanted to enter our Writing Competition, but needed a bit more time? No worries - we've extended entries for one more week! You now have until 9pm CST on Sunday, 22nd November to submit your piece on 'Exploring Place in Australia and China' to [email protected].... Don't miss the opportunity to have your essays, poems and short stories showcased, and the chance to win a cash prize. Full details and rules can be found at http://www.acya.org.au/2020/10/writing-competition-launch/
17.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! This week, we have joined other Australians in celebrating the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. This year's theme, 'Always Was, Always Will Be', provides us with a meaningful opportunity to learn about the world's oldest surviving culture, and the 65,000+ years of First Nations history our country is built upon. The ACYA National team have put together some recommendations of their favourite Indigenous creatives - we have... featured an array of talented writers, artists and musicians. However, this is only the beginning, and there are many more ways you can get involved. Read our full article via: http://www.acya.org.au///celebrating-indigenous-creatives/ Make sure to check out the official NAIDOC website for further resources: naidoc.org.au
17.01.2022 We are excited to promote the When Koala Meets Panda 2020 short video contest See the posters below for the key details, including the theme for this year , and stay tuned for more info about the exclusive ACYA member prizes on offer in 2020. Entries close 30 November 2020.
16.01.2022 Join the ACYA Women's Network on Saturday evening for their September webinar featuring April Liu. Centred around the topic 'Show up and present your true self', April Liu will lead the webinar to discuss some key topics such as identify, confidence and authenticity , all the while sharing stories from her life as teacher. To register for the webinar, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/september-webinar-show-up-a
16.01.2022 ACYA ANU - Australia-China Youth Association at ANU are hosting a casual bilingual debate on Sunday August 30 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. For more info, visit the Facebook event, via: https://bit.ly/3gF4I1p
15.01.2022 Need a tiny bit more time to polish your entry for the When Koala Meets Panda Video Contest? Been busy with exams and only just getting around to filming your submission? No problems! The deadline for entries has been extended to this Friday, 4th of December, giving you a few more days to perfect your video. Don't forget to email your creation on the topic 'Differences between Australia and China' to [email protected] by then - we can't wait to see them.... Full details on the competition can be found at http://www.acya.org.au//when-koala-meets-panda-video-comp/
15.01.2022 Last chance to enter our writing competition!! Entries close soon.
15.01.2022 NEW ACYA PODCAST ACYA as an association is centred around three key pillars: Education, Careers and People-to-People. Today, we are excited to announce a new tri-pillar initiative, the Work Smart Not Hard podcast This project will showcase stories from our members across the Australia-China space, and highlight the incredible work young people are doing to strengthen bilateral relations. ... Have a listen to our first episode, featuring former ACELS Project Manager and Chapter President Kalson Yang, here: https://tinyurl.com/y2bt6tap
14.01.2022 In our new monthly podcast, ‘The Alumni Perspective’, ACYA's National Alumni Director, Jeffrey Zhao sits down with ACYA Alumni, Daniel Bloch to discuss all things China, soft power and the aviation industry. Daniel Bloch is a distinguished alumni of ACYA and has a passion for the Aviation industry. He has authored two theses on the subject of aviation and has recently launched his own company, Bloch Aviation Advisory: https://www.blochaviationadvisory.com/ To listen to the full podcast, visit our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErkiYn_vKYM
14.01.2022 MOBILITY DIALOGUE REPORT LAUNCH Today is the day! We are proud to announce the launch of ‘From Dialogue to Action: A Perspective Report from the Inaugural Indo-Pacific Student Mobility Youth Dialogue’. ... This has been a labour of love delivered by the AASYP - ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership, the Australia-China Youth Association, the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA), the Australia-Japan Youth Dialogue and the International Education Association of Australia. Join our Collaborative Roundtables tomorrow! Working in small breakout rooms, the roundtables are envisioned as an explorative conversation for practitioners and students to learn from each other, discuss ideas and reflect on the possibilities of outward bound mobility. Read the report via: https://aasyp.org/mobility-dialogue/ Register for the Collaborative Roundtables via: https://www.ieaa.org.au//engage-with-students-indo-pacific
14.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our *free* online Mandarin language lessons Visit the link below to sign up now
13.01.2022 Last month the ACYA Women's Network hosted an inspirational webinar with guest speaker and Pacific Health Project Manager, Dr. Som Ling Leung. To view the webinar in full, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3JajLW0zc&t=3483s
12.01.2022 Want a $40 voucher (and the chance to win amazing prizes, including an iPad and $1000 AUD )? ACYA is excited to partner with When Koala Meets Panda for another year, and provide you with the opportunity to score some goodies. All you need to do is film a short video about the similarities and differences between Australia and China, upload it to your preferred social media platform, and tag us and @whenkoalameetspanda. For full details, make sure to chec...k out https://bit.ly/3iKb5SV, or email [email protected] with your questions. We can't wait to see your submissions - good luck!
10.01.2022 The ACYA Women's Network webinar is TONIGHT!! Don't miss your chance to hear from the inspiring April Liu. Register via the link below
09.01.2022 Did you know ACYA has a LinkedIn account? If you are looking to stay up to date with Australia-China professional opportunities , and want to connect with a community of workers and students in the Australia-China space, you should connect with ACYA on LinkedIn now. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com//australia-china-youth-association
07.01.2022 We are excited to share with you the Australia China Business Council's next webinar held on November 19: 'China 2.0 Change and how to leverage the new opportunities'. China’s early control of its pandemic has seen its economy rebound ahead of the rest of the world. In fact, their response to COVID has been unprecedented and their ingenuity in a time of crisis has led to entirely new operating models. As Australian businesses engage with trade in China, it’s important for ...us to understand what these new models look like. Register via the link below to hear international coach and trainer, Shanghai-based, Fionn Wright talk about this topic and a newer, stronger China. For more info and a student discount, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-20-change-and-how-to-lev
06.01.2022 Quick! Applications to be a part of the Project Team of the 12th Australia-China Emerging Leaders' Summit will close on November 7. For more info, or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3mHFAL6
06.01.2022 For all the film buffs - don't miss ACYA Unimelb - Australia-China Youth Association and Australia-China Youth Association at Monash's Movie and Trivia night . More details via the event below.
05.01.2022 ACELS PROJECT TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Do you already have plans for 2021? ACYA’s getting ready to do something too!! Building on the success of eleven previous Summits, the 12th iteration of the Australia-China Emerging Leaders’ Summit (ACELS) will be hosted in China in January 2021. ... Applications to be a part of the Project Team for ACELS 12 are open until November 7. Apply now for the following positions: Project Manager; Content Director; Logistics Director; Delegates Director; Communications Director; and Officers (multiple). For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3mHFAL6
03.01.2022 Everyone with symptoms needs to get tested to help stop the community spread of #COVID19. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore/ scratchy throat, shortness of bre...ath, loss of taste or smell. Talk to your GP or go to your nearest public COVID-19 testing clinic: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics COVID-19 More translated resources at NSW Health: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//cov/Pages/multilingual.aspx https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/pub/covid-19-coronavirus #Chinese #ChineseSimplified #
01.01.2022 "We all want our plans to go well. We make weekly schedules and set yearly goals. However, these plans pale in comparison to the unprecedented reality of the pandemic." In this personal essay ACYA Chengdu President, Yunrui Deng, reflects on the experience of re-connecting with the inner and outer world following the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more, visit: https://bit.ly/3hLwiuF
01.01.2022 Applications to be a part of the ACELS 12 project team have been extended until Tuesday 10 November. For more information, or to apply, visit: http://www.acya.org.au//acels-12-project-team-application/ 1110http://www.acya.org.au//acels-12-project-team-application/
