What would be a better way to contribute to the Chinese-Australian community than to design a monument dedicated to those before us who fought and died for this country, whilst encountering lots of discrimination from their country and fellow countrymen. Oh yeah, and you get $1000 for your winning entry.
Slowly, Chinese-Australian servicemen and women are being recognised for their contribution to this country. Earlier this decade, a monument was installed close to the Sydney Chinatown (which I can't seem to find a lot of information on). Even though this new monument will be built in Brisbane, entry is open to everyone across Australia.
To be eligible you must be between 18 and 25 as of the 1st of November, which unfortunately rules me out. But hey that means less competition for you guys :)
Entries close at 5:00pm Friday 26 March, 2010. Spread the word and get designing!
Graham Perrett and the Sunnybank RSL are working with the Chinese community on Brisbane's southside to establish an Australian-Chinese War Memorial to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian-Chinese who have served in the Australian Defence Forces.
The memorial will be erected in the Veterans Memorial Garden at the Sunnybank Sub Branch RSL in Gager Street, Sunnybank.
The Competition Organising Committee is seeking designs from 16 to 25 year-olds. The winning designer will be awarded $1,000.
Read the full conditions of entry here.Join the Asian ANZACs page.
