Filipino-Australian Student Council of Victoria

Calling Filipino-Australian crafters, artisans, makers, folk artists, and DIY enthusiasts!

Celebrate creativity, culture, and craftsmanship at the Likha at Lahi Salo-Salo on 27 June 2026. Connect with fellow Filipino-Australian creatives, share your work and experiences, and be part of conversations linking Melbourne's creative community with the Philippines' UNESCO Creative Cities.

Whether you create by hand, preserve traditional crafts, or innovate through making, your voice belongs in the conversation.

Scan the QR code or register through the following link to express your interest:
https://forms.gle/kerDxDvUJw6aG5uL7

Calling Filipino-Australian Image, Place, Industrial, and System Designers!

Your designs shape the spaces, systems, and experiences that connect people and communities.

Join the Likha at Lahi Salo-Salo on 27 June 2026 and be part of a growing network of Filipino-Australian creatives engaging with the Philippines' UNESCO Creative Cities.

Scan the QR code or register through the following link to express your interest:
https://forms.gle/kerDxDvUJw6aG5uL7

Calling Filipino-Australian writers, authors, publishers, storytellers, and literary enthusiasts!

Join the Likha at Lahi Salo-Salo on 27 June 2026 and be part of a growing creative community connecting Filipino-Australian voices with the Philippine creative scene through literature, design, film, gastronomy, and arts and crafts. Sign up now and help shape conversations that bridge cultures and creative cities.

Scan the QR code or register through the following link to express your interest:
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Interested in presenting your research, papers, or works in progress?

Join the TALAS Research Symposium 2026 and engage in conversations on Philippine-Australian connections, identity, culture, nostalgia, and future-building.

Submit your abstract and share your ideas with the Fil-Aus academic and research community.

Explore timely and important conversations on ASEAN regionalism, history, socio-political ties, and sustainability at the next TALAS research forum.

Join us on 22 May 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM AEST as we engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening regional collaborations and advancing cooperative trajectories in ASEAN.
Register through the QR Code or the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/talasphasean

Our third speaker for TALAS 2026 is Ms. Johanna Son — veteran media practitioner and founder of the Reporting ASEAN series.

With decades of experience covering Southeast Asia, ASEAN affairs, geopolitics, and climate issues, Johanna brings a wealth of insight into the region’s evolving role in today’s global landscape.

Join us on 22 May 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM AEST as we engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening regional collaborations and advancing cooperative trajectories in ASEAN.

Register through the QR Code or the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/talasphasean

Calling all Filipino-Australian creatives in literature, film, design, gastronomy, craft, and folk art!

Join us at Likha at Lahi Salo-Salo Night this June 27, 1 to 6 PM, as we celebrate Filipino creativity, culture, and collaboration across Victoria.

Connect with fellow artists, storytellers, makers, and innovators while helping strengthen Fil-Aus creative communities.

Scan the QR code or register through the following link to express your interest:
https://forms.gle/kerDxDvUJw6aG5uL7 :)

Our next featured speaker for the TALAS Research Forum is Dr. Ariel Lopez, historian and Associate Professor of Asian Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

With expertise in maritime Southeast Asian history, diplomacy, and regional connections, Dr. Lopez brings valuable perspectives on the Philippines’ role in shaping ASEAN collaborations and shared trajectories.

Join us on 22 May 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM AEST as we engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening regional collaborations and advancing cooperative trajectories in ASEAN.

Register through the QR Code or the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/talasphasean

Our next featured speaker for the upcoming TALAS Research Forum is Dr. Joefe B. Santarita. A professor and former dean of the University of the Philippines Asian Center, Dr. Santarita is a respected scholar whose work focuses on Indian Studies, migration, maritime history, Philippine culture and society, and Southeast Asian political economy.

Join us on 22 May 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM AEST as we engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening regional collaborations and advancing cooperative trajectories in ASEAN.

Register through the QR Code or the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/talasphasean

Meet one of our featured speakers for the upcoming TALAS Research Forum!

Dr. Noel Christian A. Moratilla is the Dean of the Asian Center at UP Diliman and a distinguished scholar whose work explores migration, critical humanities, social movements, and homelessness. With academic and research engagements across the Philippines and South Korea, he brings valuable insights on regional collaboration, culture, and society within the ASEAN context.

Join us on 22 May 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM AEST as we engage in meaningful discussions on strengthening regional collaborations and advancing cooperative trajectories in ASEAN.

Register through the QR Code or the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/talasphasean