Federation of Indian Associations of ACT (FINACT) is an apex umbrella body that provides collective representation for 27 member organisations of various communities and groups of the Indian diaspora in the ACT and a responsive channel of communication. FINACT is organising a Dinner on 17 November 2019 to recognise achievements, felicitate esteemed members of the[…]
Dear FINACT Members Thanks to FINACT members who attended the General Council Meeting on 31 October 2019 which was hosted by Senator Zed Seselja at the Parliament House. In his address to the General Council, Senator mentioned that charities that meet eligibility criteria should consider applying for funding. Senator also expressed interest in learning about[…]
Dear Member Organisations The FINACT Executive Committee is seeking input to strategic direction for FINACT for 2019-20 and beyond. You can either email with your input, or if you are interested in organising a meeting with the EC then email with a few dates and we will get back to you. Please write to [email protected]. Kind regards[…]
It was good to see a large number of FINACT member organisations attended the AGM on 21 July 2019 and the new EC for 2019-20 was elected unanimously. After the first meeting of the elected EC, a full team was established which is given below. The FINACT 2019-20 team appreciates the opportunity given to them[…]
Dear Members, Hope all of you are doing well and all suited up for winter. Its time for our next General Council Meeting (GCM). GCM is planned on Tuesday 28 May 2019 at 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start. The GCM will be held at Gungahlin Library, Training Room 1. Kindly send us the names[…]
The President of FINACT is doing 30K walk (Gandhian Way) visiting NSW Farmers by joining with United India Associations (UIA). UIA is doing 10 day (22nd September to 1 October) walk from Sydney to Canberra visiting Australian Farmers for raising awareness of Australian drought impacts on farming. Please support the FINACT President’s walk generously and raised[…]
FINACT T20 2018 tournament is going great guns. Games have been played in good spirit and the tournament is almost coming to a conclusion, with Pre-Final Dinner planned on Saturday 6 October 2018 and Grand Final being played on Sunday 7 October 2018. We request you to come join us and support us for the Two programs. Also please circulate the below[…]
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born on 2nd October 1869 in India and known as father of the nation (India). Gandhi is known for his leadership with non-violence and remembered for his activities of Civil Rights in South Africa; Movement for Indian Independence – Champaran Agitation, Kheda Agitation, Khilafat Movement, Non-Cooperation, Salt March and Quit India. Even[…]