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MAC celebrated Diwali on 31st November 2021 at jewel of India in Manuka.It was a very multicultural event whereby many community leaders from various associations like Bangla desh, Srilanka and Africa participated along with Indian community leaders and members of the Canberra community. The event started with lighting of lamps, speeches by the politicians andContinue reading “Diwali Celebration by MAC”

Canberra Times and WIN Network are talking about the efforts of various members, they did during the COVID-19 times and continue to do so. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7422032/multicultural-community-leaders-can-only-do-so-much/

With recent award for the organisation, the MAC continues to organise many efforts for people during COVID-19 times. Here are few links to the videos

Every year ACT Government gives awards to individuals or organisations and recognize their work and contributions in the community. This year Mrs Nishi Puri received for her many initiatives in Canberra. She took responsibilities for many events along with her team at MAC: Helping Covid 19 affected Conducting many multicultural events amongst senior citizens ArrangingContinue reading “ACT Government Award for promoting diversity and inclusion”

The Multicultural Association of Canberra helped the community by providing hampers and cooked meals for the University of Canberra International students pantry, people in quarantine across Canberra and OzHarvest. We will continue to extend our efforts during this unfortunate lock-down period. We are also conducting various sessions of exercises, bhangra, zumba classes virtually over Zoom forContinue reading “COVID 19 Relief help 2021”

MAC makes a point to build and network with larger communities in Canberra and one of such efforts was with CALD. It helps understand and reach out to different challenges and discuss with politicians and community members.

GOPIO and MAC organised a fund raiser event on June 6th with help of Shonan Rozario, the owner of jewel of India. The event raised $2230 and sent to PM’s fund of India. We are grateful for all guests who attended for this initiative.

MAC and GOPIO today had a fabulous workshop on health and fitness work. We extend a great gratitude to of all of them who made this event a huge success inlcuding all community members, Counsellor of High Commision of India Narendra Rana ji Jyotiji, MP David Smith MLA, Nicole Lawder, Mr Jasvinder Singh Virk fromContinue reading “Health and fitness workshop”

MAC initiated another seniors group at Chifley on 71, Maclauren crescent every Friday. This is for seniors over 65 and we had a huge response. It is conducted every Friday at 11am for activities like Zumba and other informative sessions.

MAC facilitated the screening of a movie on April 18th to educate the community on impact of climate change.