Born: 1971, Vietnam
Died: NA
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
The following is republished with permission from the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
Vivienne Nguyen has given countless hours of service to the Vietnamese community.
Her major concern is young people and in particular, the impact of drug abuse and misuse. She is a role model and an advocate for Vietnamese women in community leadership roles.
Born in Vietnam in 1971, Vivienne arrived in Australia in 1983 after a year living as a refugee in Malaysia. She completed her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne in 1992, married in 1998 and completed a Masters degree in Applied Finance in 2001. Vivienne is currently a National Sales and Marketing Manager for a financial services organisation.
As well as her studies and later a demanding career, Vivienne Nguyen has consistently worked for the community. She was President of the Vietnamese Students Association of Melbourne University (1992-93), President of the Vietnamese Students Association of Victoria (1995-96), President, Organising Committee member for Austcare Refugee Week (96-97) and Secretary, Face-It drug Education/Prevention initiative for young Vietnamese people (1998-99). She is currently a Board Member of the Foundation for Young Australians, Vice President for Finance and Planning, Vietnamese Community in Australia – Victorian Chapterm and a founding member and Executive Member Australian Vietnamese Youth Today Council.
Vivienne says of her work, “I believe I have been fortunate to receive and achieve what I have in life and I want to put something back”. She is deeply passionate about helping to create a strong and positive Vietnamese community able to make a unique contribution to the larger society.