MEDIA RELEASE

February 9, 2010

The Peak Public Affairs Committee of the Armenian-Australian Community
SYDNEY: Long-time benefactors of the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia), the Keverian Family have held a private fundraiser to assist with funding the establishment of an ANC Australia office.

In a reception held at the Keverian Family home, funds were raised by those gathered to support the a permanent office for ANC Australia.

President of ANC Australia, Mr. Varant Meguerditchian explained: "Due to the growing needs of the Armenian-Australian community, it has become imperative for our organisation to broaden its activities through a new, staffed office.

"This will allow the Committee to dedicate more time to representing the needs of the community and focus on genocide awareness and education projects."

Mr. Zohrab Keverian said: "The work conducted and the successes achieved by ANC Australia are a great source of pride for our family, and we are more than willing to support the Committee in their efforts to expand activities through the establishment of the new office."

Meguerditchian thanked the Keverian Family for their continued support.

"We appreciate this commitment by the Keverian Family," he said. "They have always supported ANC Australia and set a high standard for Armenian-Australians by providing financial support to the organisation in which they have strong belief."