Making #GoodChange for the World
In pursuit of lasting impact we seek to empower people and transform communities through our community initiatives.
Making #GoodChange for the World
Making #GoodChange for the World

Who We Are

Protecting the rights and wellbeing of children is at the heart of what we do, while strengthening the families and communities they live in.

Through our international development programs and projects, we seek to foster social cohesion, strengthen community connections and build self-reliance.

We recognise the importance of building strong networks and collaborations among individuals, communities, and all our partners.

By facilitating these connections we aim to create supportive ecosystems that enable communities to thrive and overcome the challenges they face.

Vision

‘Empowering People, Transforming Communities.’

Mission

Deliver programs to help those suffering from poverty, disasters and oppression, to rebuild hope and achieve self-reliance.

Values

Compassionate | Inclusive | Innovative | Accountable

Our Committee

Joined the Committee in 2019. An experienced accountant she brings high-level financial skills, gained while working in the UK, NZ and Australia in education, corporates and the not-for-profit sector.

Jennifer
Russell

Chairperson

Joined the Committee in 2018. As a Korean Church pastor with social work qualifications, she's highly experienced in delivering youth services and community development programs in culturally diverse Western Sydney.


Sun Hee (Sunny)
Hwang

Deputy Chairperson

Joined the Committee in 2018. With a Masters of International Development, she's worked in the field in Sri Lanka, complementing a long career as a fundraising specialist in Korea, USA and Australia.


Sylvia (Hyosil)
Lee

Secretary / Executive Director

Joined the Committee in 2024. With an MBA and Institute of Public Accountants membership, his strong commercial acumen and leadership skills have helped build and transform organisations. His career spans high-level governance, leadership, and finance expertise.

Joseph
John

Treasurer

Joined the Committee in 2025. A seasoned international development professional, he brings high-level skills in health systems strengthening, grants management, safeguarding and program implementation in the Pacific and Africa

Yaman
Kutlu

Committee Member

Joined the Committee in 2019. An experienced accountant she brings high-level financial skills, gained while working in the UK, NZ and Australia in education, corporates and the not-for-profit sector.

Jennifer
Russell

Chairperson

Joined the Committee in 2018. As a Korean Church pastor with social work qualifications, she's highly experienced in delivering youth services and community development programs in culturally diverse Western Sydney.

Sun Hee (Sunny)
Hwang

Deputy Chairperson

Joined the Committee in 2018. With a Masters of International Development, she's worked in the field in Sri Lanka, complementing a long career as a fundraising specialist in Korea, USA and Australia.

Sylvia (Hyosil)
Lee

Secretary / Executive Director

Joined the Committee in 2024. With an MBA and Institute of Public Accountants membership, his strong commercial acumen and leadership skills have helped build and transform organisations. His career spans high-level governance, leadership, and finance expertise.

Joseph
John

Treasurer

Joined the Committee in 2025. A seasoned international development professional, he brings high-level skills in health systems strengthening, grants management, safeguarding and program implementation in the Pacific and Africa

Yaman
Kutlu

Committee Member

Annual Reports

FY 2024-2025 Annual Report

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FY 2023-2024 Annual Report

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FY 2024-2025 Annual Report

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FY 2023-2024 Annual Report

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FY 2022-2023 Annual Report

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Global Annual Reports

2024 Annual Report

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2023 Annual Report

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2022 Annual Report

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Where Our Affiliates Are Located

Good Neighbours Australia currently works in partnership with our global affiliates in Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Romania/Ukraine and Mozambique. In addition, the Good Neighbours global partnership network can be found in the following countries.

Africa

Cameroon | Chad | Ethiopia | Ghana | Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Niger | Rwanda | South Sudan | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia

Asia Pacific

Australia | Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Cambodia | India | Indonesia | Japan | Jordan | Kyrgyz Republic | Laos | Mongolia | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Philippines | South Korea | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | Tajikistan | Thailand | Vietnam

Europe

Romania (Ukraine) | United Kingdom | Switzerland

Latin America

Chile | Dominican Republic | El Salvador | Guatemala | Haiti | Nicaragua | Paraguay

North America

Canada | United States

Global Office

Global Partnership Centre (USA, S. Korea)
Global Capacity Development Centre (Thailand)
International Cooperation Office (Switzerland)
Global Impact Foundation (S. Korea)