Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association (Tzu Ching) Perth
Youth turning service into action
Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association (Tzu Ching)
The origin of Tzu Ching in Perth lies in a group of young people who wanted to give back to society in their own way and also search for direction in life through service. Tzu Ching courses do not only discuss ideals; they also emphasize practice and responsibility: teamwork, understanding Tzu Chi’s missions, life education, and community service are all essential. Over the years, the most valuable outcome of Tzu Ching has not simply been how many activities were held each year, but that young people, at the age when they have the greatest power to act, transform good intentions into sustainable public participation and become the community’s most dynamic force in the cycle of goodness.
A visit on the third day to the waste management facility in eastern metropolitan Western Australia gave participants direct and profound environmental learning.
Senior volunteer Yan brought potted plants that he had carefully cultivated for a charity sale and thoughtfully explained how to care for them. Tzu Ching member Su-jun also brought tea leaves and tea sets from her family’s tea shop to support the event.
Three-quarters of the members participating in the Sutra adaptation performance were senior students and Tzu Ching members.
Participants having their meal.
Experiencing refugee flight—walking in hard-to-wear shoes
Camp group photo
Tzu Ching presented the song-and-dance performance “Every Day Is a Fine Day.” With a lively and festive performance, they wished everyone bright days every day: no matter how high the sky, how far the road, whether sunny or rainy, every day can be a radiant day, and contentment brings happiness year after year.
In response to COVID-19 this year, after the street-cleaning activity, Tzu Ching specially planned a “trace-free vegetarian picnic,” moving lunch to a well-ventilated park. After careful consideration, the kitchen team prepared rice balls for volunteers to reduce the risk of droplets settling on food. Tzu Ching volunteers also seized the opportunity to promote the ideas of “vegetarian health” and “plastic-free environmental protection” to new volunteers, sharing practical ways to help cool the planet through daily life.
Perth Youth Camp