KEY POINTS
- According to Statista, in 2021, more than 11 million people in Australia identified with Christianity, making it the leading religious affiliation among the Australian population that year.
- The Velasquez couple pooled their savings to generate approximately $45,000 AUD in capital to acquire an existing business which they eventually named ‘118 Kovenant Cafe and Restaurant’ in Pooraka, Adelaide.
- The couple’s expansion plans include enhancing their frozen meat offerings and opening locations in other areas.

Cielo Velasquez at her family-run restaurant in Adelaide.
We add a little extra in our servings kasi ganoon ang generosity natin. Ganyan ang Filipino hospitality.
Christian and Cielo Velasquez, restaurateur
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