Dear Visitor ji,
Last few weeks had been busy for the Indian diaspora with festivities, celebrations and information sessions. It was great to see active participation of members in these activities.
FINACT was also actively pursuing many of its activities. Recently FINACT lobbied Senator Nick Xenophon through India Australia Association of South Australia (IAASA) and it has resulted in opposing the “Amendment of Citizenship Rules” by his party. The Australian Government has now withdrawn the current bill.
For our members' attention and information, our first General Council Meeting of 2017-18 is being organised at the Australian Parliament on 30 October 2017.
Cricket season is still on for us and we are busy orgnaising the T20 Cricket Tournament and enabling the teams to participate in Thunder Nation Cup. FINACT is also supporting Diwali Celebrations by Hindu Council of Australia at the Australian Parliament House.
For any organisation to succeed it must have a vision. FINACT is connecting with key stakeholders to prepare its Vision 2020. As part of this FINACT executives met several dignitaries and member associations. A Public Consultation Forum is being organised on 14 October 2017 to seek community input.
FINACT had meetings with Senator Zed Seselja (Minister for Multicultural Affairs), Senator Katy Gallagher (Shadow Minister for Small Businesses), Honourable Andrew Leigh (Member of Parliament and Shadow Assistant Treasurer) and Mr Shane Rattenbury (ACT Minister for Corrections) to raise the community issues and also seeking the advice for India Centre. In this process we also had meetings with officers from various departments.
We are also initiating many other community programs to promote inclusiveness and multiculturalism.
FINACT wishes a very Happy Diwali - Festival of Lights to lighten up the present and brighten up the future for everyone.
Dr Krishna Nadimpalli
President FINACT
Westpac T-20 Cricket Tournament Grand Final on Sun 5 November
 FINACT has been organising a very successful community Cricket T-20 Tournament for last seven years.
T20 Cricket Tournament has become too big and has to be completed in a short time frame this year. The Cricket Coordination Committee (CCC) is leading despite many difficulties. FINACT and the CCC appreciates the support from all team captains and players. So far 34 league matches have been played. One outstanding match is scheduled for 15 October 2017.
The two Semi-Finals will be held on 22 October at the Bonner Oval. The Grand Final will be held on 5 November 2017 at the Bonner Oval.
It is also to be our community day, so please join to cheer up the Indian Cricket Champions.
ACT Cricket has privileged us by accepting eight teams referred by FINACT for Thunder Nation Cup.
This year's tournament started on 10th of September and will go till 5th of November. We are pleased to advise you that we are organising the tournament in partnership with Cricket ACT. WESTPAC Bank is the Title sponsor for the tournament.
14 teams in total registered and played in the tournament. Tournament is structured with 2 groups of 7 teams each i.e. Group A and Group B. Each team will be playing 5 league matches which means there would be 35 league matches, 2 semi-finals and 1 final match.
FINACT is pursuing with Commonwealth Government to review the list of community languages accreditation through NAATI.
We are preparing a submission in this regard. If you have any idea, comments, plan or suggestions please share with us.
Your input/event for FINACT newsletter is appreciated and welcome
As you know FINACT newsletter is generally published once a month. If our member associations like to publish their organisation's event in the FINACT newsletter, please provide the following information:
- Event name, date, time and venue followed by text
- Text in word format (not PDF)
- Text within 150 words
- One image/picture if needed.
If you have a flyer ready for the event then FINACT can also publish the flyer in the newsletter.
You can submit this information at [email protected] by the last week of month - marked as For FINACT Newsletter.
What else FINACT can do for you?
We acknowlege that not all associations can afford to have mailing lists or tools to regularly interact/communicate with their members. FINACT has tools and capacity to be of your assistance. You may subscribe your members on our subscription page.
In this newsletter:
Upcoming events
Supporting Community
Please update your details - Stay informed and engaged
 We understand that Annual General Meetings are being held by our member associations. We appreciate all past and present executive committee members for their time, efforts and initiatives.
A kind request and reminder to update details.
For member associations
- names of your delegates
- delegates' contact details and emails
- your website url
- your social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+
- a brief paragraph on your activities
Remember - people are looking for you at our website http://finact.net.au/home/members/
For individuals
If you are a member of community and interested in socio-cultural activities, you are also welcome and invited to register with us as a volunteer or simply subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed.
Westpac T-20 Cricket Tournament 2017 Sponsors
FINACT - Connecting with Elected Representatives
FINACT Executives met Senator Zed Seselja, Minister for Multicultural Affairs. Many FINACT new initiatives and community issues such as India Centre and Community Language Acreditation review were discussed, and how to align Australian Government priorities and FINACT's role as part of FINACT Vision 2020. FINACT expresses gratitude to the minister for his support.
FINACT representatives met Senator Katy Gallagher, Shadow Minister for Small Business and Finance Services. It was an opportunity to brief the communiy issues to the Senator and seek her advice for the India Centre planning. She is a good advocate and willing to resolve the issues of small businesses community
FINACT Executives met Prof Andrew Leigh, Member Parliament, Shadow Assistant Treasurer to seek his advice for vision and planning for India Centre, promote community inclusiveness, issues such as citizenship rules amendments.
FINACT Executives met Mr Shane Rattenbury, Minister for Corrections, Justice, Climate Change and sustainability. The meeting was highly useful to prepare FINACT Vision, India Centre options and providing spiritual education in ACT Correction Centres. Minister is supportive to the direct sale of land for Hindu Mandir in Gungahlin.
UPCOMING EVENTS
100th Birth Anniversary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay - Mon 9 Oct
 To commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary (25 September 2017) of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, the High Commission of India will be holding an exhibition of some quotes, and a background of him on Monday 9 October 2017 from 4.30 – 6.00pm at the Chancery premises (3, Moonah Pl, Yarralumla).
All friends of India, members of Indian diaspora, non-resident Indians are welcome to attend. Please circulate the information amongst members of your association and other community members.
Session on Vision 2020 & India Centre - Sun 14 October
FINACT is inviting all community leaders for a brain storming session on 14 October 2017 to set a path for Vision 2020 and India Centre. This will be the opportunity for community leaders to provide their input to help FINACT prepare an options paper. This meeting is a brain storming session and is open to everyone.
In addition, we are also seeking your input about strategic path for FINACT and opportunities for representing the Indian diaspora in a better and focused manner.
Event: FINACT Public Consultation Forum
Topic: India Centre in Canberra – An Initiative Our Community - Our Vision – Our Facility
Venue: Theo Notaras Multicultural Function Hall, London Circuit, Canberra
Date: Saturday: 14 October 2017
Time: Arrival 2:30pm to start at 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Please forward this invitation to all interested parties.
For further information please contact Dr Krishna Nadimpalli (President FINACT, email president.finact@gmail.com, mobile 0499 199 910) or Dr Sunita Dhindsa (Secretary FINACT, email secretary.finact@gmail.com, mobile 0403 113 007).
RSVP: Please let us know, if you are interested to attend by 10 October. This is to know the number and understand the representation of diversity.
Turban Awareness Day supported by CSA - Sat 14 October
 Canberra Turban Day is being supported by the Canberra Sikh Association and will be held on 14 October 2017 at 15 Hickey Cct Weston. It is a good opportunity to learn how to tie a turban and get your picture taken with turban. For more details see the attached flyer.
Date: 14 October 2017
Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm
Where: The Canberra Sikh Gurudwara 15 Hickey Cct Weston
For more information go to: www.facebook.com/canberraturbanators or contact Mr Paramdeep Nrain: 0401 774 644, Mr Sukhpal Singh: 0435 595 003.
Deepavali Celebration at the Parliament House - Mon 16 October
 The Hindu Council of Australia is delighted to announce Deepavali celebration at the Great Hall of the Federal Parliament, Canberra, Australia, on Monday 16 October 2017. This marks the significance of the Indian Diaspora and Deepavali festival in Australia.
All Members of the Parliament including the Prime Minister of Australia and the Leaders of the Opposition have been invited to join the celebration. Last year over 55 members of Parliament attended Deepavali function.
The Hindu Council invites you to join in the festivities and celebrate Deepavali at the Federal Parliament. Please contact Mr Prakash Mehta (0418 800 753) or Mr Kanti Jinna (0421 117 430).
CHM - Red Cross Blood Donation Drive - Thurs 26 October
Canberra Hindu Mandir (CHM) is building a spiritual facility in the Gungahlin Region and is driving to make 108 blood donation registrations during October. Red Cross will schedule the date and time for the donations. Not everyone can donate blood on that day, due to personal conditions and the capacity of the centre. Please join the Canberra Hindu Mandir in serving the humans to serve the almighty.
Please contact us for more details and registration against the CHM group.
Event: 108 Blood Donations Event
Date: Saturday, 28 October 2017
Time: 11.00am to 12:30pm
Where: Red Cross Blood Donation Centre,1 Dann Close, Garran ACT 2607
Cost: Free (Registration Forms can be obtained by sending an email)
More Info: Dr Krishna Nadimpalli, Chairman, CHM, Mobile: 0499 199 910, email:
[email protected]
Namaskar
Sarve Janaa Sukhino Bhavanthu
CHM Fraternity
Committed towards "Service Through Eternal Spiritual Unity"
The Grand Anglo-Indian Ball - Sat 4 November 2017
The Australian Anglo-Indian Association of Canberra (Inc) is holding The Grand Anglo-Indian Ball on 4 November 2017 to dance the night away with awesome music. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Mahatma Ke Mahatma - 'Yugpurush' show on 27 November
We would appreciate your and your organisation's interest in our upcoming event – YUGPURUSH an award-winning Indian theatrical masterpiece of historic and dramatic significance dedicated to the lives of two great men Mahatma Gandhi and his Spiritual Mentor Shrimad Rajchandra. (Flyer)
In order to raise funds for this project a unique play “YugPurush” was launched in Nov 2016. The play has done 800 + shows so far, travelling across India, UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Middle East and Kenya. It is scheduled to travel in Aus & NZ during Nov 2017, will perform 8 shows across Australia including Canberra show in English on Monday 27th November 2017, 7.30pm at Gungahlin College Theatre, 23 Gozard Street, Gungahlin, ACT 2912.
Buy tickets for Australia Tour at www.DryTickets.com.au or call Ticket Sale Hotline on 0452 337 387 to book over the phone.
For more information on Yugpurush Sponsorship proposal document and advertisement specification document, please contact Chhaya Bhojani, on behalf of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Canberra on 0414 314 942 or Nitin Jhaveri on 02 6218 4215 or email on [email protected]
Past Events
Indian High Commission at your door
A team from the High Commission of India was at the Sikh Gurudwara (15 Hickey Cct Weston) on Sunday 8 October 2017 from 10.00am to 1.00pm to facilitate and answer queries pertaining to conversion of PIO (Person of Indian Origin) to OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status, passports or other consular services.
Please Support Our Sponsors
One custom-made bat for batsman of the tournament
Bat Mate is an experienced one man shop in Canberra for customised cricket bats! The bats are made using English willow grown in Healesville, Victoria. The timber has natural rebound quality and great ping be it grade 1 or 3.
The bats are custom made to individual choice, be it a heavy 3 pounds, medium or light weight bats. Each bat is individually hand crafted based on players’ preference on shape weight and profile. The driving spot can be designed to suit your needs, whether it is the upper, middle or lower portion of the bat.
 
Sponsorship Appreciated for FINACT Events
We understand that one of the main reasons to sponsor a tournament could be to promote one’s business and generate goodwill in the community. Sponsoring the FINACT T-20 Cricket Tournament will give you brand recognition among the fastest-growing community group of Indians in the ACT and increase sales or traffic to sponsor’s website through their banner on our website (www.finact.net.au ).
Indians are the fastest growing population in Australia. This has resulted in increased air traffic between India and Australia; increased telecommunication; and enhanced trade and cultural ties. Players and their supporters make playing cricket a fiercely competitive and memorable event. They will promote the game and use your services to show their appreciation.
In addition to providing an excellent opportunity to connect with the Indian sub-continent communities, the FINACT T-20 Cricket Tournament sponsorship will:
- enable them to reach out to wider community groups in ACT and surrounds
- fulfil their business objectives and attract sizeable potential customers
- provide a lasting impression of their business
- promote sports and physical activities in the community
- motivate and assist young players participating in the tournament
- attract favourable feedback from organisers and media partners
- generate great feel-good stories in Indian community and back to India and neighbouring countries and
- fulfil sponsor’s corporate and social responsibilities
If you are willing to or interested in sponsoring our events, please contact us soon.
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