15/12/2025
ACCC Official Announcement:
Under the initiative of the Australian Chin Communities’ Council (ACCC), in collaboration with the Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Institute (HADRI) The HADR Institute, we successfully launched the Chin Humanitarian Enablement Program (CHEP) in Queensland on 10 November 2025.
The launch was honoured by the presence of our Chief Guest from Mizoram, India, The Hon. Shri K. Vanlalvena Khawlhring Vanlalvena, Member of Parliament at the Rajya Sabha.
We were also privileged to welcome our Special Guests, including Mr. Hming Sanga Chhangte, General Secretary of Mizo Zirlai Pawl - MZP, our valued civil society organisation partners from Mizoram, India.
The event was further graced by Senator Paul Scarr, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs; Cr. Paul Jackson, Councillor for Division 5, Logan City Council; and Dr. John Bosco, General Manager of ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland.
We were also proud to be joined by Chin community leaders from across Australia, and other Key community leaders from Queensland multicultural Communities, and our incredible partners, including Claire Leow, Asia Pacific Representative for Airlink; Tracey Scanlan, CEO of Save Our Supplies (SoS); and other dedicated Rotary Clubs who continue to support humanitarian efforts.
The program was professionally led by Ms. Muan Hlui, Assistant General Secretary of ACCC. Inspiring keynote addresses were delivered by Mr. Mitch King, CEO of HADRI; The Hon. Shri K. Vanlalvena MP; Senator Paul Scarr; Ms. Claire Leow; Dr. C. Lalremruata, President of MZP; Mr. Beny Bol OAM, Managing Director of Village Support Limited and Chairman of Athiei Foundation; and Mr. Lawm Thang Cangmah, General Secretary of ACCC, and the event was concluded with a heartfelt closing remarks from our ACCC President Mr. Ram Tin Thei.
The Chin Humanitarian Enablement Program (CHEP) is a significant humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting Chin refugees currently living in refugee camps in Mizoram, India, by coordinating and delivering much-needed assistance, including:
1. Emergency food and nutrition supplies
2. Medical and health support
3. Shelter and essential household items
4. Mental Health Support
5. Logistics and coordinated humanitarian response
We extend our sincere gratitude to all dignitaries, partners, community leaders, and volunteers whose commitment and collaboration made this historic launch possible.
Chin Community of Western Australia
Australia Chin Community - EM
Chin Community Victoria Inc.
Matu Community of Queensland Inc.
Queensland Mizo Community Inc- QMC
Chin Community Brisbane Inc.