About the Sutherland Shire-Chuo City Sister City Association
The Sutherland Shire - Chuo City Sister City Association is a Community run, volunteer non-profit under the umbrella of Sutherland Shire Council's Sister City relationship with Chuo City, Tokyo.
Introduction
The Association and Management Committee members in Sutherland Shire are all Sutherland Shire residents who volunteer to organise the Sister City Student Exchange Program.
The Sister City Student program has been operating successfully since 1989, and with the continued assistance & support of Sutherland Shire Council as official Patron and Chuo City Council as major supporter, the Program promotes international people-to-people relationships through student exchange. Management in Japan is by members of the Chuo City Government and Chuo City Board of Education.
The Sutherland Shire - Chuo City Sister City Association is a Community run, volunteer non-profit organisation under the umbrella of Sutherland Shire Council's Sister City relationship with Chuo City, Tokyo.
Joining the Association
Membership of the Association is open to anyone who has an interest in Japan, or in fostering international understandings and co-operation. The Association Management Committee meets at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Sutherland Council. We are always open to new members joining to help us continue with this rewarding venture.
Our committee
President
Gaye Tie
0438015962
Also handles applications
Vice-President
(vacant)
Treasurer
Geoff Harmey
0448 277 001
Also handles applications
Exchange Coordinator
Ashlie O'Neill
0421 466 090
Main contact for applications
Council liaison: Community and Engagement on (02) 9710 0333
Other aspects of the program
Have questions? Contact us!
If you have questions about any of our exchanges, click on the program below of your choice.
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Our sponsors and partners
We are generously supported by many organisations that have helped made our exchange programs possible
Sutherland Shire Council: Our major sponsor and local council
National Parks & Wildlife Service NSW: Description of what they do
Sutherland Shire Bushcare
Surf Life Saving Club Elouera: Giving visitors a taste of the beach
Chuo City Council, Japan: Our sister city in Japan, located in Tokyo
Lakewood City Council: Our sister city in America
Taiko Centre Kyoto: The taiko centre that provides visiting Australian students an experience in taiko
Shunkoin Temple: A Zen temple experience
Taiken Kiyomizu: A taste of pottery for visiting Australian youth