NECA (North East Chinese Association)

The North East Chinese Association (NECA) is a non-profit cultural and educational institution and is dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the global and local communities. Having gained strong support from Newcastle City Council for doing voluntary community services. NECA was given the property at 25/27 Stowell Street as the local Chinese activity centre. The association was founded by a group of local Chinese people residing in Newcastle Area. Dr Robert Ng, Mr Peter Chen, Mr Tony Chu were among many founders. The community centre holds regular events, since 1991 – the North East Chinese Association have been providing the local elderly Chinese people with traditional Chinese meals every Tuesday. The revenue cost of the Club remains the responsibility of NECA and all the voluntary workers.