An Ngo Lang is a writer and speaker whose talks explore identity, belonging, memory, and resilience, drawing on her own story of displacement, survival, and life rebuilt across continents. Airlifted from Saigon as a child refugee, she speaks from lived experience, bringing her story to schools, councils, intercultural programs, and commemorative events across Australia and beyond.
Speaking Themes
Refugee Stories & Resilience
Personal stories of survival, hope and rebuilding after war and displacement.
Identity & Belonging
Exploring the search for home, belonging and cultural identity.
Intercultural Understanding
Building empathy and understanding across cultures and communities.
Storytelling & Memory
The power of story to preserve memory and inspire change.
Women, Migration & Voice
Amplifying women’s voices and experiences across generations.
Selected Engagements
Human Library – Refugee Week
Human Library conversations in 2019, 2025, and 2026 exploring displacement, resilience, and belonging.
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Day – Manly
Keynote addresses delivered in 2018 and 2024 reflecting on survival, compassion, and the enduring impact of war.
Northern Beaches Council – We Belong Program
Creator and co-presenter of Our Cultural Tapestries, a storytelling initiative for Year 8 students to explore their cultural roots.
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