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MAC (Multicultural Association of Canberra) and GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin) teamed up once again to organised a workshop aimed at empowering seniors to become iPhone savvy. The workshop proved to be highly engaging, allowing seniors to acquire a wealth of knowledge such as messaging, document sharing, folder organization, email reading,
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The event was attended by women from different backgrounds, including business owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and professionals. The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from the representatives of MAC and GOPIO, who emphasised the importance of gender equality and the need to embrace diversity in all aspects of life. The event featured several activities,
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MAC (Multicultural Association Canberra) President Nishi Puri had the pleasure of being invited to the ACT Legislative Assembly to discuss cost of living pressures and general issues facing the multicultural community. It was an incredibly enlightening experience and one that we are grateful for. During the discussion, we talked about a range of issues that
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The Multicultural Australia Community (MAC) and GOPIO organised a Holi, Harmony Day, and Meditation event at Cowra Japanese Garden to celebrate multiculturalism, inclusiveness, and harmony. The event started in Canberra, and the attendees traveled together to Cowra to participate in the festivities. Holi, Harmony Day, and Meditation event organised by MAC & GOPIO was a
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Dated:10/01/2022
Australia Day celebrations by MAC and GOPIO 22/1/23
MAC (Multicultural Association of Canberra) and GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin) celebrated Australia Day by organising an event at Jewel of India. The event was a way to bring together people from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism of Australia. The event featured traditional Australian and Indian food, music,
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We are deeply honoured to announce that our organisation has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the University of Canberra for our continued support of the UCX Food Pantry. This recognition is a testament to the impactful work we’ve been able to do together, ensuring that students and community members have access to healthy food
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Dated:10/01/2022
“Stop It at the Start” Workshop – 8/12/24
The Indian Sun: – Read More It was an absolute pleasure to host the Stop It at the Start workshop on December 8th, 2024. We were fortunate to have the talented Keshavi from Cultural Perspectives lead the session, offering us invaluable insights into fostering respectful conversations with our children and the importance of parents serving
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Nishi Puri, President of MAC and GOPIO, was pleasantly surprised and honoured to receive the COTA Positive Ageing Award today. Nishi extend a special thank you to Ruby Community Care and its Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Thompson, for the thoughtful nomination. The event was a delightful occasion, made even more memorable by a lovely lunch
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MAC and GOPIO hosted another engaging session on Artificial Intelligence, (AI) with facilitator Vijay Koul offering valuable insights, especially for the Senior group in attendance. Vijay explained that AI is a blend of technologies enabling computers to perform tasks typically carried out by humans. He stressed the need for caution and responsibility in AI’s use,
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It was a distinct honour for members of MAC and GOPIO to be invited to Government House today for a meeting with Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, Ms. Mostyn. The occasion was a wonderful opportunity to share insights into the work of our associations and the positive impact we have within the community. Her
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Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO on 29/09/24 celebrated an early Diwali at the Canberra Clubhouse in Narrabundah. It was an honour to welcome our esteemed chief guest, Chief Minister Andrew Barr, along with other distinguished attendees including Mr. Yoginder Singh Ji from the High Commission of India, MLA Rebecca Vassaroti (Greens), MLA Dr.
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As the President of the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO, I am deeply honored to be featured in the latest advertisement for OwnIt.org, an incredible initiative dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer in women. It’s a great privilege to be part of this important cause, which aims to empower women with vital
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Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) organized a heart health workshop aimed at the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) and multicultural communities. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Davinder Singh, a cardiologist from the Canberra Heart Clinic, and was fully booked with a highly engaged audience. Workshop
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Multicultural Association of Canberra, in collaboration with GOPIO, hosted two workshops dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing within our community. The event featured an early celebration of Women’s Health Week with the CALD community, supported by materials from the Jean Hailes Foundation. Key highlights included a talk by Fouzia, a bilingual health educator, who emphasized
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Dated:10/01/2022
Workshop on Cybersecurity and Palliative Care (27/7/24)
On July 27, 2024, MAC & GOPIO hosted an engaging and informative workshop on cybersecurity, expertly facilitated by Kumar Vineet and Dibya. Participants acquired invaluable knowledge on critical topics such as, creating strong passwords, exercising caution before clicking links, regularly updating software, managing social media privacy settings, and ensuring data protection through automatic backups. The
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