2024 Positive Ageing Leadership

Liangcheng Fu

Liencheng is the founding president, conductor and artistic director of the Spring Art Multicultural Seniors Association where organises music and art activities for elderly Chinese residents in Monash.

Nicknamed "Big Tree," Mr Fu, empathising with elderly Chinese who felt isolated due to language barriers and lack of social connections. He used his musical and organisational skills to establish a small brass band growing it into a larger troupe with government support. The troupe performs at various community and major events, supporting causes like fundraising for the Salvation Army and entertaining at nursing homes.