Recognition Framework: Awards and Medals
ASEAN Ltd addresses the systemic barriers faced by CALD advocates who deplete personal resources to provide frontline relief. Our recognition framework is a targeted intervention designed to sustain emerging leadership, formalize grassroots relief and uphold constitutional mandates.
In recognition of these vital contributions, the Constitution provides for the conferral of Awards and Medals, including the entitlement to use the post-nominals AFA or AFM.
Photo: Mr Craig Foster AM, Major Walter Robinson OAM (Rted) and Dr Patricia Jenkings were invited to receive AFM during ASEAN Summit 2025, Parliament House NSW.
Photo: Jane LI was awarded the AFA - ASEAN Founder Award at Parliament House NSW, on 14 October 2025 in the presence of the Hon. Philip Ruddock AO, former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Hon. Minister Jihad Dib MP and Ms Robyn Preston MP.
Photo: Roque Molavin AFM from Filipino Community and a Director of ASEAN Ltd was awarded the AFM - ASEAN Founder Medal with Major Walter Robinson OAM AFM (retd), President of Cabravale Resort Club, at Parliament House NSW, during ASEAN Summit in February 2025.
Judicial Engagement & Equitable Justice
Beyond our support for grassroots advocates, ASEAN Ltd engages with esteemed members of the judiciary to reinforce the structural "bridge" between the legal system and vulnerable CALD communities.
Photo: His Honour Judge Imad Abdul-Karim (then of the Local Court of NSW) with Sawathey Ek and Roque Molavin, Sydney, June 2024.
A testament to ASEAN Ltd’s commitment to fostering a justice system that is responsive to community distress.
Photo: Members of the Lao, Khmer Krom from Sydney and Melbourne, Parliament House Canberra, hosted by Dr Andrew Charlton MP.
ASEAN Ltd Senior Fellow Mr. Deth Sysengrath, representing the Lao Community Advancement Co-op NSW Ltd (LCAC), with Dr. Andrew Charlton MP at Parliament House, Canberra. This event, held on 28 November 2024, marked the historic unveiling of LCAC’s amended Constitution, which now formally enshrines Human Rights and Australian Values."
Photo: Recipients of the Founder Award from Filipino, Lao and Khmer Krom
communities.
Hosted by Tri Vo MP, Parliament House NSW, June 2024.