About ANZA


Established in 1994, The Australian and New Zealand Association of Beijng is a non-profit group aiming to provide a support network for Australian's and New Zealander's living in Beijing. Throughout the year, members and their family and friends are able meet each other socially, and to share information and experiences about life in Beijing, as well as have fun in true Aussie and Kiwi style.

Each year, ANZA hosts a Melbourne Cup lunch, a Family Fun Day, and a Christmas Party. In 2006 the first Great Wall Dinner was a huge success and is sure to reappear on the calendar in future years. Each month an informal coffee morning is held for members and newcomers. As well, a new series of informative talks and guided tours are being offered. ANZA welcomes suggestions for further events and opportunities exist for members to share ideas and make the most of their time in Beijing.

As a community contribution, ANZA nominates a charity each year to donate a major portion of the annual profit to. In 2005 and 2006, Blue Sky Healing Home was the designated charity. Blue Sky Healing Home is an orphanage for children in need of medical care. For further information visit their website www.blueskyhealinghome.org

ANZA membership is open to all foreign passport holders for a nominal annual fee of RMB100 per family. Representation on the ANZA Committee, however, is only open to Australians and New Zealanders.

ANZA is run on a voluntary basis. Membership fees and ticket sales contribute to the running of events and profits are largely donated to the year’s designated charity with the remainder reinvested into the Association for future events.

The ANZA Newsletter containing information for upcoming events will be forwarded to members via email.

We look forward to seeing you at the next ANZA event!

The ANZA Committee