Who We Are
‘Resilience Together Association Inc’ is a registered non-profit organization. We collaborate and engage with government agencies as well as both professional and community organisations.
Our Missions
- To build community resilience particularly for people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
- To enhance personal resilience in the forms of mental and physical resilience;
- To strengthen our environmental resilience in terms of carbon footprint reduction
Resilience Together Association welcomes everyone. We believe that our diverse ethnic backgrounds makes our nation even more special. They add vibrancy to the Australian community and enrich our culture. Resilience Together’s unique capability means the association is well-positioned to cater for the needs of the people from diverse linguistic and ethnic backgrounds.
Our Committee
The committee is consisted of a group of professionals who are passionate and skilled in driving positive change. Together, we have decades of successful track records in a wide range of fields, such as legal, education, finance, journalism, science… We are now channeling our experience and energy into Resilience Together in building positive impact for our community.
President – Ms Sarah Lin
As a champion for individual and environmental resilience, Ms Sarah Lin is highly committed to fostering community resilience and raising awareness of the importance of mental and physical well-being. She is dedicated to promoting the principles of resilience, empathy, and social connectedness to enhance the quality of life of those who require support and advocacy.
Sarah is a Justice of Peace (NSW), a qualified actuary and hold a Master of Commerce Degree from University of NSW. With two decades of successful career in business management, insurance/reinsurance and consultancy areas across Australia, SE Asia, UK, Germany and Switzerland, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as President of Resilience Together Association. Together with a group of talented and like-minded people, she is committed to fulfilling their mission to build a resilient and thriving community in Australia.
Treasurer – Ms Kah Wah Wee
Well-being, resilience and a desire to help others are all part of Ms Kah Wah Wee. She is passionate about creating a community that is accessible to everyone through combating racism and other forms of discrimination, especially those with disabilities or members of underrepresented groups.
Kah Wah graduated from the UK with a bachelor degree in Marketing & Advertising. She is a founder of a company with 20 years of proud history in lending customer services to some Global Financial Institutions. She migrated to Australia from Malaysia 20 years ago. She is a mum, an enthusiastic football player, loves music, cooking, traveling and meeting new people.
As part of the Resilience Together Association committee, she believes that we can raise awareness and build a resilient community.
Secretary – Ms Vivian Shen
Meet Vivian Shen, our Secretary with a wealth of experience and a passion for making a difference. With her diverse skill set and unwavering commitment, Vivian plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our organization and advancing our mission.
Vivian holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is equipped with decades of experience in project management, compliance and production coordination, Vivian brings in wealth of experience in Stakeholder Management and Budgeting: Vivian excels in building strong relationships with stakeholders, including members, donors, and community partners. Regulatory Compliance: With a solid understanding of work safety standards and regulatory requirements, Vivian contributes to our organization compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Organizational and Project Management: Vivian’s organizational and project management skills will contribute to the smooth execution of our initiatives. Vivian’s dedication, professionalism, and expertise make her an invaluable asset to our team. With her at the helm, we are confident in our ability to drive positive change and create a better future for all.
Vivian is a mother of two boys, speaks fluent Cantonese and Mandarin. In her spare time, she likes to express her creative energy through drawing, latte art and decorative cake making. She also loves swimming, weight training and pilates.
Leader of Volleyball Chapter – Ms Chaoying Guo
Ms Chaoying Guo is a professional volleyball athlete turned professional coach who graduated from Beijing Sport University. She is an accredited coach in volleyball and has been devoted her work to popularise Light Volleyball in the Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. In the past 5 years, Coach Guo has reshaped the physical health and boosted the confidence of nearly 1,000 Chinese Australians. She was one of the finalists for ‘2023 NSW Women’s Contribution Awards’. Jointly with Resilience Together Association, she looks forward to helping a diverse group of people in boosting their mental and physical fitness through sports.
Deputy Leader of Volleyball Chapter – Mr George Long
Mr George Long is an accredited Light Volleyball coach by the Australian Light Volleyball Association. With his natural passion and exceptional capability in sports, he and his volleyball teams have won many competitions by schools and local governments. After moving to Australia more than 30 years ago, he converted his volleyball skills to Light Volleyball. in 2021, he completed the Australian Light Volleyball Association’s coaching course with first-class certificate and has been professionally coaching ever since.
Committee Member – Ms Wing Lam
As a proactive and dedicated individual, Ms Wing Lam has many years of experience in the field of education and business management in Australia, China and Hong Kong. She holds a master of Commerce Degree from University of Western Sydney. Currently, she serves as the Secretary for Resilience Together Association, a non-profit organization that focuses on helping communities build resilience and overcome adversity.
Throughout her career, she has developed a strong passion for community engagement and have committed myself to support those in need. As the Secretary for Resilience Together Association, she works closely with the committee members of the association to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve our objectives.
She is deeply committed to the cause of building stronger and more resilient communities, and is proud to be a part of Resilience Together Association’s mission.