SEA Effect - Southeast Asian Australians connecting and contributing
A diaspora-led platform turning heritage into opportunity and connections into contribution for shared understanding and prosperity between Australia and Southeast Asia.
Join for free. Be part of the growing Southeast Asian heritage community.
Get updates on upcoming meetups, events, diaspora stories, insights, and opportunities to connect.
What we do
Community networking
Building bridges among Southeast Asian Australians through in-person meetups, cultural exchanges, and collaborative spaces with the wider community that foster belonging, connection, and shared purpose.
Impactful stories
Celebrating inspiring stories that showcase how Southeast Asian Australians shape Australia’s culture, business, and ties with the region.
Business connection
Creating pathways for collaboration between Australian and Southeast Asian businesses - leveraging diaspora networks to open doors for trade, innovation, and two-way partnerships that drive mutual prosperity.
Insights and Reports
Gathering and sharing community insights to inform stronger engagement strategies between Australia and Southeast Asia, turning lived experience into knowledge that guides policy, education, and cross-border collaboration.
OUR VISION
We see a future where
every connection creates
shared prosperity and a sense of joy.
OUR MISSION
To connect people, cultures, and businesses across Australia and Southeast Asia, empowering diaspora community to create impact through collaboration, storytelling, and shared purpose.
Our guiding principles
Diaspora-led
We’re built by and for Southeast Asian Australians, ensuring lived experience leads every decision
Impact-driven
We focus on actions that create real, measurable outcomes for people, communities, and economies.
Bridge-building
Giving back
Inclusive growth
We connect people, cultures, ideas, and opportunities across borders to turn collaboration into action.
We create shared value so that progress benefits everyone in Australia and across Southeast Asia.
We honour our heritage by contributing to stronger communities and shared future.
Highlights
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Join our email list to receive first-hand news on upcoming activities, diaspora spotlights, and community initiatives.
Join the upcoming Southeast Asian Diaspora Meetup - a friendly, casual gathering over coffee.
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Food tour showcasing cuisine and taste from Southeast Asia. More details available soon.
Our team
Leadership Team and Advisory Board
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Our team is more than just our leadership and advisory board. We’re also fortunate to have the support of our wonderful volunteers, whose contributions play a vital role in driving our community activities.
