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Chuo Sister City Exchange
Applications to travel to Japan with the 2025 Program are now closed. Applications for 2026 will open in December.
The 2025 Visit to Sutherland Shire by students and teachers from Chuo City is currently underway! The students are all having a wonderful time in Homestay with local families. Applications to host in 2026 will open in December / January
Lakewood Sister City Exchange
Unfortunately the Lakewood Sister City Exchange is not running at this time. Should this situation change the website will provide more information.
Our exchange programs are supported by Sutherland Shire Council and the cities that we work with. As volunteer organisations, we always welcome new committee members and encourage community involvement.
Click the city of interest here to find out more about the work that the Chuo Sister City and Lakewood Sister City committees are involved with.
Our sponsors and partners
We are generously supported by many organisations that have helped made our exchange programs possible
Sutherland Shire Council: Our major sponsor and local council
Chuo City Council, Japan: Our sister city in Japan, located in Tokyo
National Parks & Wildlife Service NSW: Description of what they do
Sutherland Shire Bushcare
Surf Life Saving Club Elouera: Giving visitors a taste of the beach
Taiko Centre Kyoto: The taiko centre that provides visiting Australian students an experience in taiko
Taiken Kiyomizu: A taste of pottery for visiting Australian youth
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