Key Points
- Si Violi Calvert ay isang retired public servant, journalist, at broadcaster. Dumating siya sa Australia noong 1974 sa edad na 25, matapos makakuha ng sponsorship dahil sa kanyang natapos na kurso sa Pilipinas bilang guro, kung saan nagtapos siya bilang Cum Laude. Nagpatuloy din siya sa pag-aaral sa University of Technology Sydney, Flinders University, at University of Western Sydney. Aktibo rin siya sa komunidad ng mga Pilipino sa Australia.
- Si Lee Meekan ay isang banker at biyuda sa Pilipinas. Dumating siya sa Australia noong 1986 matapos makakuha ng working visa upang masuportahan ang kanyang dalawang anak. Nagpatuloy din siya sa pag-aaral sa larangan ng migration, property valuation, at real estate brokerage sa Australia.
- Ayon sa 2021 Census ng Australian Bureau of Statistics, tinatayang 408,842 katao sa Australia ang may lahing Pilipino.
Kahit retirado na sa kanilang propesyon, patuloy sina Violi Calvert at Lee Meekan sa paglilingkod bilang volunteers sa Filipino community sa Sydney. Gusto nilang mag-enjoy, maging inspirasyon, at ipakita ang ganda ng kulturang Filipino sa bansang nagbigay sa kanila ng maraming oportunidad.
My greatest achievement is coming to Australia and helping my family now, all 75 of us are here. We never forget our roots, always help those in need, and I am grateful to Australia for giving us this opportunity.Violi Calvert, Filipino-Australian from Nueva Ecija
Violi Calvert receiving recognition on behalf of the team for Radio Tagumpay’s 11 years of service to the community as volunteers for the Filipino-Australian radio program. Credit: Violi Calvert Facebook
Violi Calvert and her husband John cherish making memories together, both at events in Sydney and on holidays abroad. Violi credits John’s kind heart and one-of-a-kind love, not just for his own family, but for hers as well. Credit : Violi Calvert
I don’t want anyone to be alone. I’ve helped 21 relatives and friends build better lives in Australia, because life isn’t just about you, it’s about sharing your blessings and making a difference while you’re alive.Lee Meekan, Filipino-Australian from Abra
[3rd from the L] Even in retirement, Lee Meekan continues to volunteer in the Sydney Filipino community. Not only does it help others, but it also gives her strength and purpose in life. Credit: Lee Meekan Facebook
[Left in blue] Lee Meekan believes that life isn’t just about yourself. That’s why she continues to serve the community and her family, having helped 21 relatives and friends build better lives in Australia while sharing her blessings and making a difference. Credit: Lee Meekan Facebook
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