Vietnamese community
Eden FOSTER (Mulgrave) (10:18): I rise today to acknowledge the Vietnamese flag-raising ceremony recently held in Greater Dandenong, marking 50 years of Vietnamese settlement in Australia. It was an honour to join President Dat Van Dang, the Victorian chapter of the Vietnamese Community in Australia and local leaders in celebrating this milestone. The Vietnamese community has shaped Mulgrave, especially Springvale, through decades of enterprise, civic leadership and cultural pride. Their story is one of resilience and hope, from refugee journeys to building thriving businesses and community organisations. The flag raising is more than a symbol of heritage and freedom. It is a declaration of belonging and of a shared future. I thank the Vietnamese community for enriching Mulgrave’s vibrant and inclusive spirit.