UWA Filipino-Australian Society (Fil-Aus UWA/Fil-Aus) is the very first Guild-affiliated Filipino club in Western Australia based at the University of Western Australia and was established on the 12th of April 2017. Fil-Aus is a radically inclusive club; it is a space where students from different backgrounds can find belonging, genuine care, and support and it is a platform to represent Filipino culture and showcase Filipino excellence.
The club engages with its members and beyond, showcasing Filipino culture and hosting events where students and non-students can socialise and connect through music, art, games, and physical activity. The organisation operates with a team of 40 committee members, dedicated to hosting events including sports festivals, socialising barbecues, quiz nights, and community enrichment. Notably, the club's recent charity fundraising event, Diamante, raised $1500 for ChildHope Philippines, a charity founded in Manila that endeavours to help underprivileged children realise their potential through education, healthcare, and social support programmes.
The organisation operates on three core values: Diversity, Unity, and Continuity. Diversity is expressed through our mission to celebrate Filipino culture and embrace members of all cultures. Unity refers to our presence as a single body who collaborate and support one another in personal and professional aspects. Continuity grounds Fil-Aus' operations in a future-forward mindset, ensuring our longevity.
Fil-Aus is known to be one of the fastest-growing clubs on campus, being named one of the Best Club Honourable Mentions in its first year amongst 150+ clubs on campus, Best PAC Club for three consecutive years, and awarded Most Interactive Club for both 2018 and 2019 UWA Open Days. Fil-Aus UWA reaches out to the wider community through collaborations with external Filipino talent and start-up businesses, and supporting charitable causes such as ChildHope Philippines and Relay For Life.