The Australian Turkish Business Council is a not-for-profit business organisation formed 16 years ago by dedicated Turkish Australian business owners. Its aim was to bring together Australian-Turkish commercial enterprises and provide a range of services for them. A further aim of the Council was to create opportunities for the promotion of our member business owners, by way of holding business seminars and advertising on our website. We also provide networking opportunities where members can meet each other and develop contacts.

The Australian Turkish Business Council has been a major bridge between Australia and Turkey for the establishment of trade, and has been the first point of contact for Turkey’s business interests in Australia.

The ATBC has been the primary host of Turkish trade, government and other dignitaries visiting Australia from Turkey, and has a close relationship with the Turkish Embassy and the Consulate General in Melbourne.

Other than trade and business, the ATBC has a strong interest in culture, and has been advocating and sponsoring major cultural projects within the community.

It is the first ever Turkish organisation to hold an annual Ramazan Iftar dinner and invite the wider community. This dinner is open to all our members.

The ATBC was also the first business organisation to hold a free community annual picnic, starting ten years ago, sponsored by the Turkish business community and served to the community by major Turkish businesses in Melbourne. Each year around 700 members of the community are served.

ATBC has a strong interest in finance, tax law and superannuation, and runs regular seminars throughout the year, free to members.

Education is another important area of interest for the Council, which supports and mentors university students to achieve their best.

The Australian Turkish Business Council is run by an elected Board of dedicated business owners and professionals, who volunteer their time to organise and promote the activities of the Council.

The ATBC prides itself as a professional, dedicated and transparent Council that upholds the values of integrity, equality and diversity within our Australian Turkish community.