Our Purpose
We exist to support and unite the Isko at Iska community in Victoria and beyond.
UPAV Melbourne provides a channel to connect and unite graduates of the University of the Philippines (UP) who live in Victoria and call Australia home.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
UPAV exists to provide support and a sense of belonging to alumni members and make a valuable contribution to the Victorian community.
In determining the statement of purpose, we identified the underpinning needs of the organisation using a ‘Needs Inventory’ model. The top 3 needs that have been identified are: (1) support, (2) belonging, and (3) contribution.
VISION
Our vision is to establish the UP alumni association in Victoria as a progressive and exemplary organisation that will provide a channel for new and existing members to unite and uphold the Filipino cultural values and thrive in an Australian way of life.
MISSION
We will create a positive, collegiate and cooperative environment that will, in turn, create a model organisation with other Filipino communities.
We will do this by:
● having regular catch-ups with members
● providing alumni networking sessions
● providing a platform for job opportunities, volunteering and business networking via a website and directory
● welcoming newcomers by linking them with experienced alumni living in Victoria