June 2022 Updates

Dear Visitor ji, 

Upcoming Events 

AIBX India Market Update

Austrade and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DAFT) are hosting a breakfast briefing to the business community, in all Australian capital cities, informing how the new trade agreement can benefit your business; learn about commercial opportunities and government support for your entry into India; Network with government representatives and other businesses. In Canberra this event is on 22 June at QT Hotel. Interested members can register here. 

Check out the latest DFAT report - An Update to the India Economic Strategy to 2035: Navigating from Potential to Delivery which highlights new commercial opportunities for Australian businesses in key industries including education, agrifood, technology, infrastructure, resources and energy. 

FINACT will be attending the event in Canberra and encourages its members to take advantage of this briefing.

Cyber Safety Seminar for Parents
Helping children to thrive in the digital world

Fair Canberra, in partnership with the Research Cluster of Digital Inequality and Social Change (RC-disc) of University of Canberra, is hosting a free seminar to support parents from multicultural and indigenous background, on Sunday 26 June 2022 from 10 to 1 pm at Lake Ginninderra College, 2 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT. Free registration. Lunch provided. 

Only 120 places available. RSVP to [email protected] 

ACT Multicultural Recognition Bill 2022 

FINACT welcomes the ACT Government’s Exposure Draft Multicultural Recognition Bill 2022 for public consultation. 

This is a second round of community consultation on the draft Bill, open until 26 July. Please provide any comments and inputs to [email protected] on this matter, we want to hear from you. 

The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that the ACT continues to grow as a welcoming, diverse, unified and inclusive community. The Bill is set to be presented to the Legislative Assembly later this year and demonstrates a strong commitment to the vision of Canberra as a diverse and inclusive community. The Bill replaces the ACT Multicultural Framework and legislates the ACT Multicultural Advisory Council. A Multicultural Charter (Schedule 1) included in Bill describes eight principles declaring the Legislative Assembly’s support to each and every individual in the ACT. 

FINACT Ten-Year Celebratins & Special Souvenir

As discussed at the FINACT General Council Meeting, we are preparing a souvenir documenting the FINACT achievements in providing excellent services to the community over the last decade.

We acknowledge the excellent leadership of the last six presidents who have steered the organisation to become such a successful and well respected community group in the ACT.

Community Consultation - Inquiry into Racial Vilification

The Education and Community Inclusion Committee is conducting an inquiry into racial vilification in the ACT. FINACT has been invited to make a submission.

FINACT hosted a community consultation session on 14 June 2022. The group discussed - social and work context in which discrimination occurs, effectiveness of existing reporting mechanisms, adequacy of existing processes and practices, value of establishing Anti-racism strategy for the ACT and raise the awareness through education.

Someone who has faced racial discrimination in Canberra has created the Hard Project, which is a platform for people to come forward and share their stories. It is dedicated to creating awareness and bringing about a social change in our multicultural society. This is a really good initiative to not only raise awareness but also do something about it. We encourage readers to look at the Hard Project and promote it.

FINACT will make a submission to the Standing Committee following our public consultation. This is an important function for FINACT as a peak body to capture and provide community feedback informing policy development.

Royal Punjabi Gala Dinner - Sat 23 July

Past Events

ACT Telangana Association Cultural Night

International Day of Yoga - 18 June 2022 

CMA Cultural Night 

Canberra Malayalees Association you have done it again. CMA Cultural Night was a fantastic, top class entertainment that rocked the town! Hearty congratulations to CMA EC, volunteers and performers for bringing such a fabulous, inclusive event.

Events like this not only bring out personal best in individuals and community, but also foster integration with the broader community.

Red Cross Lifeblood

Let's band together to save lives! 

Invitation to register on the Global Pravasi Rishta Portyal of Ministry of External Affairs  

  

 

 

  

 

Our Sincere thanks to High Commission of India, Canberra, ACT Government and businesses for sponsoring the Arvensys AusIndia Fair 2022.