BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION

The Ghana Association of NSW had its humble beginnings in the late 1970s when a group of Ghanaian students formed the Union of Ghanaian Students.  During the mid-80s when the number of Ghanaians started to increase, the idea of an association to bring all Ghanaians together was muted.  The founding members included Dr. Vincent Attuquayefio, Mr Kwasi Owusu-Akyeampong and
Mr  Solomon Armah.

 In 1988, the association became incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1984 governed by a constitution.  The main object at the time was to help new Ghanaian arrivals to settle in New South Wales.
 
MISSION STATEMENT

To make the Ghanaian community a model African Community in Australia.  This entails raising the profile of the Ghanaian community through Ghanaian cultural promotion and pursuing excellence in technology, performing arts, business and academia.  This requires a united community support.
 To create a balance between the Ghanaian culture and the influence of other cultures on the youth.  This balance could be achieved through diplomatic efforts by both adults and the youth.
To work with other sister African organizations towards a united African community in Australia.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following officers were elected at a general meeting held on the 4th of November 2007 to run the association. They succeed the old executive officers under the leadership of Mr. Tweneboah whose term of office expired in November 2007 after four years of hardwork.

Mr. Bernard Tabi (President) Phone: 0404 236 862, (02) 9675 2213 Email: btsarpong@hotmail.com	Mr. Albert Attoh (Assitstant Secretary) Phone:0404 189887 Email: albattoh71@yahoo.com.au
Mr. Yaw Acheampong (Secretary) Phone: 0407 297 486 Email: blacksymbol@hotmail.com	Ms. Franklyn Osei (Vice President/ Treasurer) Phone: 0423 369 105 Email: osei@tic.toshiba.com.au
Mr. Akwasi Asante (Financial Sec.) Phone: 0434 589 522 Email: kwasiboateng79@hotmail.com	Ms. Salome Martey (Organising Sec.) Phone: (02) 9607 5045 Email: flay15@hotmail.com
Ms. Agnes Abiah (Organising Sec.) Phone: (02) 9319 2517 Email: