The Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association (ATFA) has elected Sydney business leader and community advocate Bradley Hsu (徐金礼) as President for its 28th Term, marking a new chapter for one of Australia’s longest-standing Taiwanese community organisations.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Willoughby, ATFA promotes Taiwanese Australian community life, cultural exchange and people-to-people links between Australia and Taiwan. Its Sydney Taiwanese School, established in 1991, teaches traditional Chinese language, Taiwanese heritage and culture to around 270 students across three Sydney campuses.
Mr Hsu migrated to Australia with his family in 1990 and holds degrees in law and business from the University of Technology Sydney. He is General Manager of Sydney-based Amaando Oil Seals, a family business supplying industrial clients in Australia and overseas.
“ATFA has always been about helping people connect—through language, culture, education and community participation,” Mr Hsu said.
“My family was welcomed in Sydney when we arrived from Taiwan in 1990. It is an honour to lead ATFA at a time when community organisations have an important role in maintaining social cohesion. We want to support young people, strengthen our education programs and ensure Taiwanese Australian voices continue to contribute to the wider Australian community.”
ATFA works with community members, business leaders and public representatives through cultural, educational and civic events. Its work demonstrates the contribution local community organisations make to social cohesion, participation and cultural continuity in Australia.
Tim James MP, whose Willoughby electorate is home to ATFA, welcomed Mr Hsu’s election.
“ATFA and the Sydney Taiwanese School are practical examples of multiculturalism working at a local level in Willoughby. Bringing families together, supporting language and culture, and encouraging people to take part in community life,” Mr James said.
During his term, Mr Hsu will focus on community advocacy, the continued growth of the Sydney Taiwanese School and adult-learning Mandarin programs, and stronger engagement with government and civil society.
The inauguration of ATFA’s 28th Term Committee will be held at Club Willoughby from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm on 19 September. The event will bring together community members, students, business leaders and elected representatives, including Hugh McDermott MP, Nicolette Boele MP, Matt Cross MP, Mayor Tanya Taylor and Councillor Michelle Chuang.
About the Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association
The Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association (ATFA) was founded in 1987 to foster community, culture, and connection within the Sydney Taiwanese diaspora. ATFA provides a platform for networking, information sharing, and advocacy. We promote Taiwanese culture through events and initiatives, facilitate dialogue with Taiwanese government representatives, and operate the Sydney Taiwanese School, a thriving institution offering language education in traditional Chinese writing.