Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse – Honouring Our Seniors
On 27 February 2026, IERA-VIC members, residents from the two Mekong Aged Care facilities, and distinguished guests came together, including Dr Daniel Mulino, MP - Federal Member for Fraser; Mr Trung Luu MLC, Member for Western Metropolitan Region and the religious...
St Albans Branch: Welcomes the Lunar New Year 2026
On 23 February 2026, the St Albans Branch, under the leadership of Branch President Hoàng Dung, hosted a warm Lunar New Year gathering for members. The event welcomed approximately 120 attendees, including Ms Trịnh Thị Vận, Treasurer of IERA, and distinguished guests:...
Footscray Branch Celebrates a Joyful Lunar New Year 2026
On 19 February 2026, the Footscray Branch held a warm and joyful Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration for all its members. Branch President Nguyễn Thúy Hoa and the Executive Committee (EC) organized a festive day filled with happiness and meaningful moments. The program...
A New Year of Togetherness at Mekong Aged Care
Lunar New Year is the most significant celebration of the year for Vietnamese people. It is a time for families to reunite, for younger generations to remember their roots, and to exchange heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. Mekong Aged Care always strives to...
Kensington welcomes the 2026 Lunar New Year
On 4 February, the Kensington Sub-branch, led by Team Leader Ms U Trương, held a gathering to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the birthdays of members born in February, together with the SSG group. Special thanks go to the Hương Xưa group for their thoughtful...
IERA Newsletter – January & February 2026
On 12 January 2026, Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association (IERA) released the January–February 2026 Newsletter to send warm New Year wishes to all members and supporters. This edition highlights key activities and achievements in 2025 across our Mekong Aged Care...
A Warm Christmas at Mekong Vietnamese Aged Care Keilor & Cairnlea
Another Christmas season has arrived at Mekong Vietnamese Aged Care in Keilor and Cairnlea, bringing with it warmth, joy, and heartfelt moments for our residents. At Mekong Keilor, Christmas Mass was celebrated on the morning of 22 December 2025, with the presence of...
🎅“Red Warm Noel” at Richmond Sub-branch🎅
On 15 December 2025, the Richmond Sub-branch, led by Ms. Tran Thi Be, successfully hosted a warm and joyful Christmas party for its members. Ms. Be expressed her sincere thanks to the IERA Executive Committee, Mr. Hung Doan, and IERA staff for their generous support....
🎄 Kensington Sub-branch Christmas Celebration 🎄
On 10 December 2025, the Kensington Sub-branch, led by Ms. U Truong, hosted a joyful Christmas celebration for its members and IERA's Social Support Group members, with the attendance of Ms. Trinh Van and Ms. Huynh Toan from the IERA Executive Committee. The event was...
A Warm Welcome to Mayor Thuy Dang at Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care
On Friday, 21 November 2025, Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care warmly welcomed the Mayor of Brimbank, Thuy Dang, for an afternoon visit. Ms Van Trinh, Treasurer of IERA-VIC, guided the Mayor on a tour of our centre, highlighting our facilities, lifestyle programs,...