By Malek Chalhoub On Friday, 14 August, WLCU Sydney will host The Lucky Country, a special luncheon celebrating Australia, its people and the opportunities it has provided to generations who have come from every corner of the world to call it home. The occasion will feature the Hon. Tony Abbott AC, Australia’s 28th Prime Minister and author, in conversation with Dr Shane Geha, President of WLCU Sydney. Rather than a political discussion, the afternoon will offer a warm and thoughtful reflection on…
WLCU Sydney raised and allocated over $120,000 in its first financial year. This was made possible by the generosity of members, friends and sponsors. This article provides an update on where funds have gone as well as an update on WLCU Sydney achieving charitable status. Our next step is registering for DGR status, which will allow donors to receive a tax deduction for donations.
Australian-born Lebanese, Michleen runs a marketing agency, Click Click Marketing that services global tech-giants across the Asia Pacific. She has witnessed the intensifying effects of Lebanon’s unemployment on her village, Hakel El Azime.
