Australian American Chamber of Commerce Texas

05/11/2026

Last call for Houston Sundowner at Platypus! 🍺

Join us Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm CDT for our final monthly Houston Sundowner at Platypus Brewing (1902 Washington Ave, Houston TX 77007). This beloved venue is closing their doors, making this our last chance to raise a glass together in this special spot.

Come connect with Australians and Texans one more time over drinks and nibbles as we bid farewell to Platypus and celebrate the memories we've made here. It's going to be an emotional but memorable evening!

Don't miss this final Houston Sundowner at Platypus - May 14th, 5:30pm. Details: https://www.aacc-texas.org/events.html #!event/2026/5/14/houston-sundowner

04/29/2026

Come say G’day to our great Aussie community in Austin and meet AACC Board member, and America Josh meet up host Russ Macumber.

Thank you Wise for the free coffee! ☕️

Coffee, conversation, and new connections in Austin ☕

Join us for Aussie Coffee with New Friends on May 15th at Two Hands on South Congress. This monthly meetup is all about bringing people together in a relaxed, welcoming space where you can chat, meet new faces, and enjoy excellent coffee.

America Josh partners with Austin Crows, Impressive Digital, and the Australian American Chamber of Commerce Texas to host these gatherings each month. The concept is simple: we're stronger as a community, and meeting people should be fun and easy.

This month is extra special because Wise is buying coffee for everyone! Wise makes it simple to send money internationally to 160 countries in 40 currencies, perfect for staying connected with family and friends back home.

Your local host Russ will be there with the America Josh flag, so you'll know exactly where to find us. Just register online and show up from 10:30am. Come alone or bring a friend, everyone is welcome!

Who's in?

📍 Two Hands, Austin
📅 Fri, May 15
🕛 10:30 AM

04/27/2026

Yesterday we commemorated a profound chapter in military history that forever changed two nations – honoring all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations across more than a century.

The spirit of remembrance continued after the service with a wonderful community picnic at Bear Creek Park. It was heartwarming to see families come together, sharing stories and building connections while honoring this important day. Lest we forget.

Special guests included Mr. Drew Dainer, Acting Consul-General, Australia, Mr. Dan Connelly, Honorary Consul for New Zealand, Mr. Richard Shackleton MBE, His Britannic Majesty’s Consul General, Lieutenant Colonel Adam Hepworth, Australian Army, Christina Staib, Board President, Australian-American Chamber of Commerce and Emma Peterson, President, TANZOT.

Thank you to the Australian Consulate-General, Houston and Tanzot - The Australia and New Zealand Society of Texas for organizing this meaningful event with us, and to all the great volunteers who made it happen. 🇦🇺 🇳🇿

Check out the full photo gallery here - https://www.aacc-texas.org/2026-anzac-day.html

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🖐️
Join us tomorrow as we come together to honor ANZAC Day and celebrate community 🇦🇺🇳🇿

The AACC Texas, TANZOT and the Australian Consulate are proud to support this special ANZAC Day event in Houston - a meaningful day of remembrance, connection, and community spirit. The event will include a commemorative service followed by food, family-friendly activities, and time to gather together.

As a non-profit, we rely on the incredible support of our members and community - and we’d love your help!

🙏 We’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup, coordination, and making the day run smoothly. Whether you can give an hour or a few, your support makes a real difference.

If you’re attending and able to lend a hand, please reach out or sign up on the link below - we’d be so grateful!

Let’s come together to honor, remember, and support one another in true ANZAC spirit.



https://zurl.co/ReYMR

04/22/2026

Join us as we pause and come together this April 25th to honor courage and sacrifice.

The Australian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC Texas) invites you to our ANZAC Day Service and Community Picnic on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to commemorate the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing and pay tribute to the brave Australian and New Zealand military personnel who served their nations.

ANZAC Day reminds us that heroism transcends borders. The values of mateship, courage, and sacrifice that define the ANZAC spirit continue to inspire communities worldwide, strengthening the bonds between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Our community picnic is a time to come together as three nations to connect, remember and. honor.

🕊️ Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Service 11am, Picnic 12:00pm
🏛️ Hosted by: Australian American Chamber of Commerce Texas, TANZOT and the Australian Consulate-General in Houston
🌏 Bear Creek Park, Houston
✝️ Service is free to attend
🎟️ Picnic ticket sales end today (April 22) - $10 Adults, $5 Children (includes sausage sizzle, drinks, kids activities)

Learn more and get your tickets at https://www.aacc-texas.org/events.html #!event/2026/4/25/anzac-day

04/20/2026

Join us for a meaningful ANZAC Day Service honoring our fallen heroes!

We'll gather on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11:00-11:30 AM at Bear Creek War Memorial, Bear Creek Pioneers Park in Houston, TX for this important commemoration. The service is organized by AACC and TANZOT with support from the Australian Consulate-General Houston.

After the service, bring your family for a community picnic and activities from 12:00 noon-3pm at Bear Creek Park Pavilion #6. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Australians and New Zealanders while enjoying food, fun, and fellowship.

The service is free to attend, tickets required for the picnic to cover sausage sizzle, drinks and activities. Register and learn more at https://www.aacc-texas.org/anzac-day.html #!form/ANZAC2026.

This special ANZAC Day Community event honors our fallen, and brings the community together in the ANZAC spirit. ​ The Community Service is free for everyone to attend - we welcome ​all ages. ...

04/14/2026

ANZAC Day events are being held around the US - check out your closest city below.

For Houston - the service will be followed by a Family Picnic at Bear Creek Park. RSVP here - https://www.aacc-texas.org/event-list.html #!event/2026/4/25/anzac-day. 🇦🇺🇳🇿

ANZAC Day events are being held across the US this month:

Los Angeles
🕛 Sun, Apr 26 | 9:00 AM
📍 Los Angeles National Cemetery

San Francisco
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 9:00 AM
📍 Marine’s Memorial Club and Hotel, 609 Sutter st

San Diego
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 8:00 AM
📍 USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor

Denver
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 2:00 PM
📍 Sloan’s Lake Park (Jetty Area)

Phoenix
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library

Houston
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Service
📍 Bear Creek War Memorial

📍 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Community Picnic
Bear Creek Park Pavilion #6

Chicago
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
📍 Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Chicago Riverwalk

New York
🕛 Fri, Apr 24 | 10:30 AM
📍 Trinity Church Wall Street, 89 Broadway, NY

🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 5:30 AM
📍 Intrepid Museum, Pier 86, Hudson River Park

Washington DC
🕛 Fri, Apr 24 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍The Washington National Cathedral

🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 5:30 AM
📍 The National World War One Memorial

Atlanta
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 9:30 AM
📍 Heaps Pies, Decatur

Boston
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍The Church of the Advent

Seattle
🕘 Sat 25 April | 6:00 AM
📍Steps of the Museum of History and Industry

Honolulu
🕛 Sat, Apr 25 | 9:00 AM
📍 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

03/26/2026

Exciting highlights from our CERAWeek panel showcasing Australia's Energy Investment Opportunity - the room was buzzing! Australia's ambitious clean energy targets are creating real opportunities for global companies to invest, scale, and help build a more resilient, future-ready energy system.

We kicked off with insights from Consul-General Gabrielle Hall, followed by a dynamic panel with CSIRO, Western Australia, Queensland, and Victoria sharing breakthrough innovations and regional investment opportunities. From renewable electricity breakthroughs to critical minerals, hydrogen technologies to offshore wind - the innovation coming out of Australia is impressive.

Thank you to our partners - Austrade and Australian Consulate-General, Houston for another amazing Team Australia event. Make sure to connect with these energy sector leaders to explore Australia's investment landscape!

03/26/2026

🌏 At CERAWEEK, we partnered with Australian Consulate-General, Houston and explored Australia's energy transformation with two companies leading the charge in investment and innovation.

A big thank you to Jon Norman from Hydrostor and Naveed Amirzada from Venn Energy for sharing their on-the-ground insights. Key takeaways: long-duration storage is critical for renewables, solar + battery combinations will define Australia's energy mix, and strategic partnerships with communities and government support are accelerating major projects across multiple states.

Australia continues positioning itself as the premier destination for energy investment - combining innovation, resources, and policy certainty to drive the global energy transition.

03/12/2026

What a meaningful USS Houston (CA-30) & HMAS Perth Day of Remembrance we shared last Saturday. The ceremony beautifully honored the sailors lost in the Battle of Sunda Strait, featuring touching tributes and historical recollections.

Thank you to everyone who attended this important memorial service. Your respect and participation helped preserve the legacy of these brave servicemen. 🇦🇺🇺🇸