The Filipino Settlement Coordinating Council of South Australia Inc. (FSCCSA) is a non-profit community organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission that assists with the settlement, welfare and integration of Filipino individuals, families and new arrivals to South Australia. The organisation aims to strengthen linkages between our members/supporters and th
e broader South Australian community through educational initiatives; cooperative strategies as well as by promoting peace, social harmony and cultural diversity. The FSCCSA's social enterprise platforms include a vibrant culture and arts network, health and aged care, emergency relief, grant making, women's and youth advocacy together with special needs and civic support initiatives. Supported by a wide network of Filipino-Australian families, friends and networks, the Council continually strives to advance the social, economic and cultural life of the community, both locally and interstate as well as overseas. Brief History
In 2003, the Migrant Resource Centre of SA assisted the Filipino community in deciding how they will manage the Filipino Settlement Program which was then managed by the MRCSA. The Filipino Advisory Committee formed a working committee who drafted the community survey. A community consultation was conducted to explain the community survey. The MRCSA engaged an independent person to tally the results of the survey where majority indicated that they would like a new coordinating council formed to manage the Filipino Settlement Program. The establishment of FSCCSA was mandated by the results of the survey. The first Management Committee was formed and the FSCCSA was registered as an incorporated body on the same year. Aida Garcia was elected founding Chairperson and was re-elected for another term. From 2007-2009, Jose Borlagdan served as Chairperson, followed by Vicky Davey from 2009-2012, Maylin Superio (2012-2013), Ben-Hur Winter (2013-2015), Cynthia Caird (2015-2017) and Ben-Hur Winter (2017-2019, 2019-2021).
