June 2023 Updates

FINACT Women's Network - Sakhi
Sun 23 July 2023

On behalf of the team, I am delighted to announce the inaugural “Sakhi” event.

Sakhi is a social initiative within FINACT to create a safe space for Indian women to connect, build friendships and share stories. We hope these connections will help reduce isolation amongst women, and build trust and lasting friendships.

The inaugural event will be held at Hughes Community Hall on 23rd from 3-5 pm.

Thank you for your support.

Regards,

Dr Dipti Talaulikar
Women’s Representative

FINACT Cricket Competition assisted by IAMSA 

Commences on Sat 22 July 2023 

Following popular demand, IAMSA with support from three other FINACT teams, is organising FINACT Cricket Competition from 22 July. This is a short form competition scheduled to be completed in 3 weekends.

Thanks to India Australia Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA), Canberra Telugu League (CTL), Canberra Malayalees Association (CMA) and Australian Tamil Cultural Society of ACT (ATCS) delegates for making it happen. Have a great day weekend all. 

In line with this vision, the ACT Multicultural Awards Program (the Awards) has been established to acknowledge and honour individuals and groups who exemplify this commitment. These Awards recognise the valuable contributions and efforts of Canberrans who actively support and promote an inclusive and harmonious community, while also striving to enhance public awareness of the benefits of multiculturalism in the ACT.

 

There are four Awards categories:

CMA Cultural Night

It was a pleasure attending the Canberra Malayalees Association’s annual cultural night on 17 June showcasing the very best of talented Malayalees of Canberra. CMA is known for high quality performance and this year is no different. It was a colourful festival with amazing performances. Well done Team CMA!

International Yoga Day
Sat 17 June 2023

The Saturday 17 June was a delightful day for #Yoga enthusiasts! Thanks to the High Commission Of India, Canberra for celebrating the #InternationalDayofYoga2023 today in Canberra.

Yoga experts from Yoga Australia & The Art of Living Canberra conducted sessions of Asanas, breathing & meditation exercises.The event attracted many yoga lovers from the local community. Yoga experts & demonstrators were felicitated by the High Commissioner after the yoga session. It was nice to meet Josh Pryor, CEO of Yoga Australia, peak body representing Yoga teachers in Australia.

Rath Yatra in Canberra
Sat 24 June 2023

Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre (HTCC), Florey organised a vibrant Canberra Ratha Yatra on Saturday the 24 June 2023.

Refugee Week - 21 June

FINACT participated in the #RefugeeWeek at the Parliament House on 21 June hosted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA). It was an excellent event, we thank the DHA and Minister Andrew Giles MP for bringing communities together to recognise, inform and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to the Australian society.

Thirteen people were conferred Australian citizenship at this event. The event showcased the excellent work by the Adult Migration English Program (AMEP) and the Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia in helping migrants and humanitarian entrants to improve their English language skills and settle into Australia.

World Tour on a push bike!

Somen Debnath is an incredible person and adventurer from India who is touring the world on his push bike. His mission is “Around the World on Bicycle Tour for HIV / AIDS Awareness and Seminars on Indian Culture".

Somen has been riding around the world since May 27, 2004, shortly after acquiring his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at the University of Kolkata, India. So far he has completed 188,500 km on his push bike, visiting 180 countries.

His Australian journey started in late April 2023, from Brisbane, all the way to Canberra. From here he went to  Melbourne on 15 June. He is currently in Tasmania. He intends to circumvent Australia, all the way through Perth, then to Darwin, covering roughly 10,000 km on his push bike. What an inspiring person and an amazing story!

We thank Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP for receiving Somen at the Parliament House on 14 June 2023, despite his busy schedule.

Please visit Somen web page - https://www.somen2020world.com/ for more information.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Brainobrain Kids Academy Pty Ltd

Thanks to Ram Kavuri, Managing Director, Brainobrain Kids Academy Pty Ltd for supporting FINACT as a silver sponsor. For more information on their services please visit their web site http://www.brainobrainaustralia.com/.  You can contact them on +61 450 033 556 / +61 424 560 580, email [email protected]