AWARD FOR SERVICE DELIVERY TO MULTICULTURAL VICTORIA
Recognising excellence in a specific service area by people or organisations who work professionally with culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse communities, actively participate in projects designed to improve services and establish good relationships.
DR YALI SHAO – EDUCATION
YALI SHAO has been a teacher of Chinese language for over 21 years. She has taught theVictorian Certificate of Education (VCE) class at the Chinese Fellowship Chinese School since1995, and has been the principal since 2004. Her students have benefited not only from her academic tertiary qualifications, but also for her experience in teaching VCE classes in the state education system. Yali makes a difference in the lives of her students and goes above and beyond to ensure they are supported in their studies. She contributes immensely to the school by developing and implementing the VCE Chinese study curriculum and ensuring all her VCE students achieve to the best of their own learning capabilities. She brings a unique combination of her invaluable skills and experience in quality Chinese language teaching.
Her interaction with students of various backgrounds and cultures at different levels truly
makes her a respected teacher.
(source: 2015 Victoria Multicultural Commission Award)