P.O. Box 59 Bentleigh
Victoria 3204
ABN: 65350419741
Email: info@vlcc.com.au
Website: www.vlcc.com.au
Date: September 2026
VLCC Media Release
VLCC 2026-27 Board Members Welcome
The Victorian Lebanese Community council (VLCC) is excited to build on its existing good work in 2026 and beyond. It is with great pleasure that we introduce to you to its fresh board with the introduction of re-electing Dr Michael Kheirallah as Chairperson and Mrs Madonna Awad as Deputy Chair. This team is further complimented with Mrs Sheeha Afif filling the role of Secretary, Mr Andrew Batrouni as a public officer, Mr Laurence Abou Khater media officer, Mr. Eddie Beyrouthy the role of Events & Grants manager, and Ms Rita Elias in the role women’s affairs.
The VLCC is incredibly proud and excited about the future developments it has in store for 2026. With a bright team that remains steadfast in meeting its ambitious goals each year this coming term will prove no different. With a focussed vision and revived energy, the VLCC is working towards making 2026-27 a year to remember.
In 2027 we are holding a 3 days Cedar Festival in Coburg among other events planned to celebrate the achievements of the Lebanese Migrants in Australia.
The VLCC team thanks you all for your support and encouragement and we look forward to meeting our goals with you. We hope this release finds you well, wishing you all the warmest of regards.
For further information on how to contribute to the VLCC please call:
0414 332 503
or email us:
info@vlcc.com.au
or visit our website:
www.vlcc.com.au
Visit FB page: Victorian Lebanese Community Council
Insta: viclebcouncil
List of VLCC Board Remembers:
1- Dr Michael Kheirallah – Chairperson
2- Mrs Madonna Awad, Deputy Chair
3- Lawrance Abou Khater, Media Officer
4- Mr Andrew Batrouni – Public Officer
5- Mrs Sheeha Afif, Secretary
6- Ms Rita Elias – women’s affairs
7- Mr Eddie Beyrouthy – Events & Grants Manager, Treasurer
8- Maya Moslmani, Youth Officer
9- Nour El Helou, Social Media Coordinator
10- Mae Batrouni, Board member
The Victorian Lebanese Community Council (VLCC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia upon which we work. We recognise the continued connection of First Nations people to the land, the waterways and to community and kin, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
