Introducing the ACYAWN

About us

Founded in 2018, the Australia-China Youth Association Women's Network (ACYAWN) is a portfolio team of the Australia-China Youth Association (ACYA), a leading youth-run not-for-profit organisation devoted to promoting greater engagement between Australian and Chinese youth. 

Dedicated to students and young professionals in the Australia-China space, the Women's Network portfolio is driven by a mission to create a global support network of young women, empowering them to unlock their potential, embrace global citizenship, and become leaders.

Our vision

Our vision is to create a vibrant and dynamic Australia-China youth network that encourages and shows the value of youth becoming interested and involved in the Australia-China relationship. We strive to achieve genuine mutual understanding and sincere appreciation between Australia and China.

Hear what our founder, Yifan Wang has to say:

My journey in Australia began as an international student, filled with ambition and eager to make an impact. 

Through active participation and dedication to numerous volunteer initiatives within the Australia-China community, I was fortunate to gain recognition from national media and receive several prestigious awards. This transformative journey culminated in my election to the executive committee of the Australia-China Youth Association (ACYA). However, as I took my seat at the table, I looked around and felt a sense of isolation. Where were the other young women, particularly those of Chinese descent?

This moment of realization ignited a desire to change the narrative. I felt a solitude that resonated with the experiences of many other Australian-Chinese women. I envisioned a space where young women could come together, support each other, and grow into the leaders they were meant to be—a space where no one would feel alone, as I once did.

In May 2018, on the University of Melbourne campus, this vision became a reality with the founding of the Australia-China Youth Association Women's Network (ACYAWN).

Our mission is clear: to create a global support network empowering young women to unlock their potential, embrace global citizenship, and become the next-generation women leaders.

Our mission is clear: to create a global support network empowering young women to unlock their potential, embrace global citizenship, and become the next-generation women leaders. We believe in those who will shape the future, and we are committed to nurturing their growth. We want to ensure that every voice is heard and every leader is given the chance to shine. Join us as we shape a future where diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but the foundation upon which our collective success is built. Together, We Thrive.

Get connected!

• LinkedIn: ACYA Women's Network
• Instagram: @acya.wn
• WeChat: 中澳女性