CAMBODIAN-AUSTRALIAN WELFARE COUNCIL HISTORY

The Cambodian-Australian Welfare Council of NSW (CAWC) was originally known as Khmer Interagency (KI). It was established in 1983 as an information sharing forum and a means of support for those who work with Khmer clients or who are interested in Khmer issues. The group met monthly to liaise, share information, discuss problems and lobby for better services for Khmer settlers.

KI became registered as a charitable organisation and adopted a more formal structure, through election of a Committee. Members elected the following Committee: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and three Committee Members.