{"id":69,"date":"2026-04-16T14:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-04-28T03:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:38:44","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About TASA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Story: Building Community Since 1979<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image69_188421-46 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image69_188421-46\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ShowImage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ShowImage.jpg 425w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ShowImage-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ShowImage-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_4da4e2-82\">The Turkish Association of South Australia (TASA) has been a cornerstone of the Turkish-Australian community for over four decades. Our journey began in <strong>1979<\/strong>, born out of a desire to create a space where our heritage could thrive and our people could find support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resilience &amp; Renewal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For over 40 years, TASA has been a constant presence. While the world changed around us, our mission remained the same. Like many organizations, we faced a quiet period during the global pandemic, but as soon as restrictions were lifted, our doors\u2014and our hearts\u2014opened once again. Today, TASA is more vibrant than ever, carrying forward the legacy of our founders into a new era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bridging the Generations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image69_d3bd30-b0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:443px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image69_d3bd30-b0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 figure{max-width:443px;}.kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 .image-is-svg, .kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 img.kb-img, .kb-image69_d3bd30-b0 .kb-img img{filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 29px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image69_d3bd30-b0\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"http:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/anzac_day_2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/anzac_day_2026.jpg 960w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/anzac_day_2026-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/anzac_day_2026-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/anzac_day_2026-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69_41e8a4-db\">One of our core goals is ensuring that the &#8220;old culture&#8221; isn&#8217;t lost. We provide a space where our youth can learn traditions from their elders\u2014whether it\u2019s the strategy of a Tavla match, the nuances of the Turkish language, or the history of our people. We believe that by helping the new generation understand their roots, we help them build a stronger future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Inclusive &amp; Active Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TASA is built on the principle of <strong>&#8220;Help Each Other.&#8221;<\/strong> We are a member-driven organization, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your Voice Matters:<\/strong> We don\u2019t just organize events; we ask our members to shape them. We actively encourage everyone to suggest activities they want to see\u2014whether it\u2019s a cultural workshop, a sporting event, or a social dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collective Spirit:<\/strong> If a member is in need or a new migrant is trying to find their feet, the TASA community is there to offer a helping hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you have been with us since 1979 or are just finding us today, you are part of our history. We invite you to participate, suggest new ideas, and help us continue this journey for the next 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet the People Behind TASA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TASA is run by a dedicated committee and a group of stewards who are passionate about our community\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/about_commitee\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"71\">View the Committee<\/a>           <a href=\"https:\/\/tasa-adelaide.au\/about_stewardship\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"73\">Honorary President and Patron<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About TASA Our Story: Building Community Since 1979 The Turkish Association of South Australia (TASA) has been a cornerstone of the Turkish-Australian community for over four decades. 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