CDU Vietnamese Student Association

Thank you to everyone who joined CDU VSA at the CDU Open Day! 🎉 Your incredible support and enthusiasm made the day truly special. Together, we are building a stronger community and a brighter future. Let's continue to grow, learn, and achieve great things together! 💙

Calling All CDU Students!
🏮✨ Light Up the Night with CDU-VSA at the Vietnamese Lantern Festival! ✨🏮

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant culture, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories? The CDU Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is teaming up with AVFA to bring the enchanting Vietnamese Lantern Festival to life, and we need YOUR help!

**Volunteer with VSA and:**

* **Craft & Create:** Learn the art of traditional lantern-making in our fun workshops.
* **Cultural Connector:** Share your enthusiasm and guide festival-goers through interactive activities.
* **Community Builder:** Connect with fellow students, faculty, and the broader Vietnamese community.
* **Skill Sharpener:** Enhance your communication, teamwork, and event planning skills.
* **Resume Booster:** Gain valuable experience and a certificate of appreciation.

PLUS, enjoy the same amazing benefits as all AVFA volunteers:

* Connect with a multicultural community.
* Receive recognition from the NT government and city council.
* And more!

Don't miss this chance to shine! Join VSA and make the Vietnamese Lantern Festival an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Sign up today: https://forms.gle/wKU7MVnRgJh9xTGC7

Visit our booth at the festival!

Let's make this Lantern Festival glow!

Thank you to everyone who came out last night and helped create such a wonderful moment for this event. It was an amazing night where Vietnamese students had the opportunity to engage in multi-cultural exchanges, making the evening even more memorable.
We were thrilled to see so many of you enjoying the delicious BBQ, sharing stories, and creating new friendships. The laughter, conversations, and vibrant atmosphere truly made the night special.
A big shoutout to all the volunteers who helped with the setup, cooking, and cleanup. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated and contributed significantly to the success of the event.
Thank you once again for being part of such a wonderful night. See you at the next event!

Thank you everyone for coming to Student Carnival today! 🎉🎊
Welcome new students to CDU! 🙌🏼

Don't forget we will have a BBQ night next Sunday (28/07) at 5pm. 🔥🌭 Everyone is welcome! 🥓🥩

See you then! 🤗

🎉Orientation Week starts today, coming and diving into all the activities!
Our team will be there on Friday; please join us on 19/07/2023.
Looking forward to meeting new friends and exploring the CDU campus.
See you there!!!!

📢 **Volunteers Needed for Exciting Events!** 📢

Hey CDU students! 🎉 We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for two upcoming events:

1️⃣ **Student Carnival on 19th July**: Join us for a day of fun and festivities as we celebrate student life at CDU!

2️⃣ **Welcome BBQ Night on 28th July**: Help us welcome new students to the CDU community with delicious food and great company!

Whether you're passionate about event planning, love meeting new people, or just want to get involved, we'd love to have you on board. This is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends, gain valuable experience, contribute to our vibrant community and got a volunteer certificate by CDU.

Interested? Register by this link:
https://forms.gle/a7goqhiqT8fk4msL7
Let's make these events memorable together! 🌟

Volunteer Opportunities Await: Be a Part of the Excitement at CDU Students Carnival (19/07) and VSA BBQ Night (28/07) Enhance Your Professional Network: Volunteer at CDU Students Carnival (19/07) and VSA BBQ Night (28/07) Benefits: Expand your professional network Engage with distinguished alumni Receive an official Volunteer Certificate from CDU

Any plan for this beautiful Saturday?
Join Yoga event to celebrate international Yoga day with

- Stunning Sunset view and photography
- 1 hour outdoor Yoga session
- Networking with food and drink
- Door prize
- Make new friends and fun.

🥳Join us to learn about cultural differences during the National Careers Week 2024 online knowledge-sharing conversation and increase your intercultural competencies. 🌐✨
✅ Thursday 16 May 2024; 09:00 - 10:00am (Darwin Time)
🔗 Register now for a calendar invite and ZOOM link and gain valuable perspectives!
👋 See you online! 🖥️💼 https://cdu.careercentre.me/resources/events/events.aspx?eventid=1845&CCMUserID=KZcmZ1p33XyvgMKYhjE2bA%3D%3D

🌍🤝 Do you shake hands differently with someone from another cultural background? 👀 What about eye contact? What does professionalism look like in different cultures? 🎉🌟

Learn about cultural differences during the National Careers Week 2024 online knowledge-sharing conversation and increase your intercultural competencies. 🌐✨
✅ Thursday 16 May 2024
ZOOM Link 👇
https://charlesdarwinuni.zoom.us/j/87651060972?pwd=bk5KOVdoaVhmcDgzTEtjcUJEVm1LZz09
🔗 Register now for a calendar invite and ZOOM link and gain valuable perspectives!
👋 See you online! 🖥️💼 https://cdu.careercentre.me/resources/events/events.aspx?eventid=1845&CCMUserID=KZcmZ1p33XyvgMKYhjE2bA%3D%3D

Save the date for Water Festival.

Slip, slide, and groove: live music, catch AFL , soccer and heaps of fun action!
Stay hydrated, have fun and eat free food!

Time: 3:30 - 6:00pm
Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
Venue: CDU Casuarina Campus – The Strand (next to the Library)

Event includes:
Water Slides
Water Games
Live Music
Table Tennis
Tabletop/Board Games
AFL and Mini Games
Soccer
Badminton
Giant Chess and Jenga
Competitions and prizes
Smoothie truck
And much more!

Event partners include:

Royal Life Saving Northern Territory
BeCrocwise (Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife)
AFL Northern Territory
Mini Soccer & Cricket- Charles Darwin University
Darwin Castles powered by Monsterball Amusements
Updates to come, so stay tuned @ CDU Student Water Festival!

A HUGE THANK YOU FROM CDUVSA
"ACADEMIC AND VOLUNTEERING EXCELLENCE WORKSHOP"

HI Everyone,

We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined our Academic and Volunteering Workshop on last Sunday!

It was fantastic to see so many engaged participants eager to learn more about balancing academics with volunteering. A special thanks to our amazing guest speakers Thu Trần, Hai Vu Loc for sharing the valuable insights and experiences. Your enthusiastic sharings together with high achievements inspired numbers of students.

We also want to say thank you to ms Phương Việt Lê, a consulting representative from Allianz for giving us a valuable brief about insurance benefits to students.

We hope you all found the workshop informative and inspiring. Whether you're a last semester students or just starting out, we believe everyone can make a quick progress during the study and volunteering journey.

Did you attend the workshop? Share your key takeaways or a favorite moment from the event in the comments below!

🌟 Join us for the "Academic & Volunteering Excellence" Workshop!
🗓️ Date: SUN, 14TH APRIL 2024
⏰ Time: 5.00-8.00 PM
🏢 Venue: Red 6.01.03/05, CDU Casuarina Campus, Darwin
Join us for an exclusive event featuring four incredible guest speakers:
1. Lê Thái Lộc
2. Thu Trần (Tracy)
3. Vũ Hải
4. Lê Công Đô (Peter)
Get ready to be inspired by their stories of:
🎯 Academic Success Strategies
🤝 Volunteering Opportunities
🌐 Networking Opportunities
📚 Resourceful Materials
🤝 Student Insurance

Register now: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../academic-volunteer...]
See you at the workshop.

Have you got any plan for this sunday yet?

Come join us for valuable insights, study tips and making new good friends.

- Time: 5.3-8pm
- Location: Red 6.1.03/05

Food, drink and music performances provided.

SEE YOU THERE 🥰

🌟 Exciting News for All Students! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Miss Anna Le from Allianz Care will be our special guest! Anna is here to answer all your questions regarding Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and make sure you are fully equipped with the knowledge to study and volunteer worry-free in Australia.

🗓️ Date: SUN, 14TH APRIL 2024
⏰ Time: 5.00-8.00 PM
🏢 Venue: Red 6.01.03/05, CDU Casuarina Campus, Darwin

Don’t miss out on this enriching experience. Whether you’re just starting your academic journey or looking to enhance your current skills and make a difference in the community, this workshop is for you!

Let's make it a day of great learning and networking.
See you there! ✨

Open to all students!

🎮🎲 Get Ready for Game Night at CDU Casuarina Campus! 🎲🎮

Hey CDU IT and Engineering students! Are you ready to level up your fun? The CDU Information Technology Students' Association and are thrilled to announce our upcoming Games Night!

📅 Date: April 12th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Pink 7, CDU Casuarina Campus

Join us for an electrifying evening filled with both eGames and classic board games. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun night out, there's something for everyone!

🎮 Show off your skills on Xbox and Nintendo Switch!
🎲 Challenge your friends to intense board game battles!
💬 Connect with fellow students and make new friends!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind, socialize, and indulge in some friendly competition. Mark your calendars and invite your friends - let's make this Games Night one to remember!

See you there! 🎉

ARE YOU an international student in Darwin?

Join us for a FREE information session to learn about your rights around work and marriage! Come along to meet different support services, pick up free resources, and learn how you can get help if you come across modern slavery.

This event is happening on Wednesday 17 April at International House Darwin.
Register now at https://events.humanitix.com/speak-now

Charles Darwin University CDU International Students

📢Attention all CDU music lovers and musicians!🎶

🎙Knockem Down Sound System is coming to CDU Casuarina Campus next week with a full program of FREE workshops and events!🎟

🔊Whether you want to build gigantic speakers, learn how to DJ, increase your stage presence, perform on stage or just listen to some amazing live tunes, there's something for you!💥

🎟To get your FREE tickets and for more event info go to:
https://kedss.com/

🔽Event details below🔽

🎶Knockem Down Events & Music Workshops🎶

📢Build Your Own PA Speaker Workshop
💭Craft Your Sound: PA Speaker Building Workshop for Musicians!
⏰Thurs 11th - Fri 12th April 10am-5pm
🔊Attention all musicians! Elevate your live performances with custom-built PA speakers tailored to your sound. Join sound system experts Ward Hancock and Colin Simpson for an exclusive workshop where you'll learn the intricacies of speaker theory, design, and construction, specifically focused on the bass speaker—a vital element for that perfect low-frequency response.🔊

📢VR Music Masterclass
💭Experience the Future of Music: Join Our VR Music Masterclass!
⏰Wed 9th - Thurs 10th April 10am-5pm
🚀Dive into the immersive world of virtual reality and discover how it's revolutionizing the music industry. We're thrilled to invite staff, students, and the public to our hands-on VR Music Masterclass, where you'll learn the art of capturing acoustic performances in a whole new dimension.🥽

📢DJ Tools and Techniques Workshop
💭Unleash Your Inner DJ: Knock em Down Sound System DJ Tools and Techniques Workshop!
⏰Sat 13thApril 11am-2pm
🎧Get ready to spin the decks and master the art of DJing with Charly Templar’s exclusive DJ Tools and Techniques Workshop. Whether you're a budding DJ or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is your ticket to the world of beats and mixes.🎛

📢Stage-Ready Band Workshop
💭Rock the Stage: Full-Day Band Performance Workshop for Musicians!
⏰Mon 8th - Tues 9th April 10am-5pm
🎙Musicians, are you ready to captivate your audience and deliver a show-stopping performance? Join James Mangohig and his team for a Stage-Ready Band Workshop, a two-day intensive designed to transform your live act into a polished, dynamic experience.🎸

📢Bass Blast
💭Knock em Down Sound System Showcase
⏰Sat 13th April 2pm to 6pm
🎶An All-Star Cast Performance featuring bands and DJs mentored during the workshops promises to be an unforgettable showcase of talent and music mastery. With a lineup that includes both emerging artists and seasoned artists, this event is set to dazzle audiences with a diverse range of musical styles and performances. This event marks the beginning of the much-anticipated Dry Season with a bang!💥

🙏🏽The Knockem Down event series is brought to you by:

University of Sydney
Sonic Street Technologies
Goldsmiths, University of London
European Research Council
Charles Darwin University
Youth NT
Northern Territory Government

Exciting News for CDU's Vietnamese Association! 🌟

Join us for the "Academic & Volunteering Excellence" Workshop!
🗓️ Date: SUN, 14TH APRIL 2024
⏰ Time: 5.00-8.00 PM
🏢 Venue: Red 6.01.03/05, CDU Casuarina Campus, Darwin

Unlock your potential with:
🎯 Academic Success Strategies
🤝 Volunteering Opportunities
🌐 Networking Opportunities
📚 Resourceful Materials
🤝 Student Insurance
Specially, meeting inspiring Speakers:
1. Lê Thái Lộc
2. Thu Trần (Tracy)
3. Vũ Hải
4. Lê Công Đô (Peter)
Register now: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/academic-volunteer-excellence-tickets-876482882897]
🎁 Free Food and Beverage!!!!
Don't miss this chance for growth and community impact! See you there!

Bạn nào muốn thi bằng lái xe thì tham gia event nhé.

Fill | Expression of Interest - JumpStart 2024 Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 (End of Day) Funded by the NT Department of Health under AOD Youth Grants 2023/24. It provides peer-to-peer support to a cohort of 60 young people (16-25yrs) throughout their driving licence journey.

📢 CDU Students! 📢

👉Next week is CDU's first-ever Respect Week. Let's come together to discuss respect, its importance in preventing issues like sexual assault, harassment, and bullying.

CDU is also promoting the Consent Matters unit on Learnline, covering boundaries and how to intervene as an active bystander.

⏰ Monday, 18 March 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 19 March 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday, 22 March 9 am - 11 am

📍CDU Casuarina Library Learning Space - Red 8 - Level 1

Let's come together to build a culture of respect and understanding.

🎉Happy International Women's Day!
Representatives from VSA extend heartfelt wishes to all the women within the group and women worldwide. We wish you happiness, youthfulness, good health, and success in both your studies and life endeavors.

Good morning guys,
I hope you all have a great week. I just want to let you guys know that if you guys would like to become a member of CDU Vietnamese Student Association and receive information about new events from us, please fill out this form below. Thank you so much.
Note: All personal information from members will only use for internal purposes.

Thông tin thành viên tham gia CDU-VSA Danh sách này nhằm mục đích thu thập các bạn sinh viên đang học tại CDU để làm thủ tục đăng ký thành lập hội. Mong các anh/chị/bạn/em có thể dành chút thời gian khoảng 2 phút để hoàn thành giúp nhóm mình. Cám ơn mọi người rất nhiều...

🎉🎉🎉 TET Vietnamese New Year 2014
We want to express our gratitude to AVFA for organizing the meaningful Tet Event, which provided a valuable playground for overseas Vietnamese in Darwin.
It was indeed an honor for VSA to be part of the program because many members of our association volunteered to contribute to the success and significance of the event.
🎉 It was an incredible celebration filled with laughter, music, delicious food, and cultural performances that showcased Vietnamese traditions' beauty.

We're incredibly grateful to Allianz Care for their generous sponsorship to our Vietnamese Students Association (VSA) Orientation! 🙏 Your support has played a vital role in the success of our Orientation event today, allowing us to provide essential items and a warm welcome to our new students.💙

Come and see us tomorrow afternoon (2-5pm)

Welcome new students to Charles Darwin University!

Join us at the VSA stall during the Student Carnival at 2-5pm on March 1st for lovely welcome gift bag and dive into the fun with our club members.

Don't miss out. We all prepared a lots of lovely gifts for all of you.

📍 Where: CDU Casuarina - Austin Asche Hall (Basketball Court)
🗓️ When: 2pm - 5pm Friday March 1 2024

Dear CDU Students, especially Vietnamese Students,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who volunteered for the Lunar New Year Event. Your dedication and enthusiasm made the celebration a resounding success.

Today, the VSA committee will convene for our first meeting to organize gifts for the upcoming Orientation Day on 01/03/2024. We're excited to welcome new students and ensure their introduction to CDU is warm and memorable.