Media Releases
We have expanded our aged care service scope to Allied Health services. AFCS recognises the significance of culturally appropriate care in supporting the health and wellbeing of ageing Filipinos living in Victoria. Seniors can now access Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy by Filipino speaking Allied Health Professionals.
We thank 3:16 Paramount Care for partnering with us to deliver these services.
If you would like to know how to access these services,
please contact AFCS 03 9701 3421 or info@afcs.org.au


26 May 2024
AFCS was invited by the City of Casey and Casey Demons to the City of Casey Community Game Day function!
Families involved in the Filipino Family Footy Fun! activities joined for a yummy lunch!
The club shared their collaborative efforts with the City of Casey in delivering the #CaseyGirlsCan Women’s Football and Exercise program.
To read more about the this year’s Filipino Family Footy Fun!
Event click here: [link to Media Release from February 2024]
16 March 2024
3rd Annual Celebrate Filipino! Community Gathering
On Saturday 16 March 2024, we held our 3rd annual Celebrate Filipino! Community Gathering at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick, attracting approx. 600 people and showcasing AFCS’ growing Filipino performing arts efforts across generations and regions in Victoria. Iconic to the Gathering, we hosted our ‘Free Lechon Lunch’, sharing Filipino culture through food.
The event also showcased AFCS cultural ambassadors who performed the Singkil and Fan Dance.
Our guests and speakers at the event were Brad Battin MP for Berwick, Consul General Ma. Lourdes Salcedo and Consul Ralph Abarquez from the Philippine Consulate General Melbourne, Ann-Marie Hermans MP for Southern Metropolitan Region, and Damien Rosario, former Deputy Mayor of City of Casey.
AFCS had an information and fundraising stall to provide service information about what we do to support the community, and the selling of Filipino cultural attire as part of our fundraising efforts. We also held a barbecue and sold drinks to raise funds. Proceeds from the fundraiser went towards our Filipino Charity House that supports Filipinos in crisis needing short term accommodation. Further to our fundraising efforts, we also held our community raffle.
Filipino Family Footy Fun! Event, A Second Year of Successful Partnership
with Casey Demons Football Club
AFCS partnered with Casey Demons Football Club for the second year to deliver the Filipino Family Footy Footy Fun! Event. The event provided an opportunity for the Casey Demons VFLW team to engage the Filipino community and deliver a family friendly footy clinic.
During the break, participants and players engaged in a cultural exchange over a yummy Filipino lunch.
We thank the Casey Demons VFLW team and the Club for accommodating us, and thank all participants, staff and volunteers involved in making the event happen.
Filipino Family Footy Fun! on TikTok.


Philippines Outreach
Message from AFCS Chairperson
Gerry Ocampo
Message from AFCS Secretary-Treasurer
Maina Walkley