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Korean Adoptive Families (KAF) Han Ho, is an organisation made up of families who have children adopted from South Korea. The organisation assists these families in developing friendships in the adoption community and also within the wider Korean community.
KAF Han Ho offers families opportunities to discover and incorporate aspects of Korean culture into their lives. A range of culturally based activities is conducted with the aim of increasing the children’s knowledge and awareness of their cultural heritage.
KAF Han Ho families are always looking to increase their contact and friendships with members of the Korean community. Many of the children and their families attend events run by the Korean Language School of Melbourne and the Korean Society of Victoria. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Download our Accessing Korea in Melbourne booklet here. Download (old) Dr Kim's prayer to families leaving Eastern here. Han Ho Big Kids is a monthly club for high school age Korean adopted children. We organise aid and fundraise for Eastern Social Welfare Society Korea. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who are planning social fundraising activities and organising clothing and other donations to Korea on our behalf. Country Information & Travel Sessions are held regularly to support & provide prospective parents with up-to-date information regarding adoption from Korea. Korean Cooking Classes are held every couple of months at various members homes. Join our new cooking club! Our Resource Lending library contains Korean books, games, toys, musical instruments and other items is available to members. Education - Learn more about adopting from Korea. Playgroups - Would you like to be put in touch with playgroups catering for children adopted from Korea and other countries? Membership - Would you like to become a member? Membership is open to all families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting a child from Korea. There are three categories of membership. Social events - We have various dinners and events held throughout the year. Family Camp run annually to encourage and build friendships. |
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Korean Adoptive Families (Victoria)
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President's News
KAF Han Ho has experienced several exciting events for the first quarter of 2012. The Australia Day Peoples march was well attended by KAF members, following the March joined KSV members for a Korean lunch. Our annual KAF camp was a great success with many activities for both parents and children. It is a time where adults can reunite and the kids can just hang out together in a safe environment. It really is an event not to miss in 2013. The fundraising Ball held at Sandringham Yacht Club on the 3rd March was a fantastic night, the silent auction and other donations raised over $15000 for the Dr Kim Foundation. This was a great effort, thanks to Natalie, Fiona and Deb also the members who helped with the donations. Up and coming events are the KAF/KSV Golf day on the 21st April at Malvern Valley Golf Course. Also, Childrens Day on the 6th May 11am at Chesterfield Farm. I look forward to seeing you there. Regards John Lucas
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Latest News
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Planning a visit ESWS to start a birth family search, or access your child's file? This may interest you. Do any of your kids suffer from food intolerances? Read more here. One of our KAF members has just written a new book. Stiletto Safari is a fun filled, action packed, romantic comedy. It's the perfect read for busy parents who just want to escape (if only for a few hours). During the month of May, 100% of the sale proceeds from Stiletto Safari will be donated to ESWS (usually it's 10%). So please tell your family, friends, work colleagues and randoms to get a copy. More details here. Check out the new KAF Senior Big Kids (secondary school age) website here. SAD NEWS - On May 18, 2011, Dr. Kim, Duk Whang, the founder of Eastern Social Welfare Society, passed away at the age of 96. A man of great vision, passion and faith, Dr. Kim devoted more than three decades of his life to caring for orphans, single mothers and children with disabilities. He will be sadly missed by many. Join our new Hanshik Club which aims to explore Korean cuisine in a fun environment. The newsletters are now available. Click here.
Read about the Attorney General's Department's latest adoption news. It's time to renew your family Membership. Click here to download and print out the 2012 Membership form.Do you know about the Post Placement Support Service. Would you like to know what they can offer you? |
