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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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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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MAC, GOPIO, and Legal Aid ACT hosted a crucial workshop on Elder Abuse and Law for the Senior Community on March 19th, 2023, aimed to educate the senior community on their rights and the legal actions they can take in cases of elder abuse. The event was a collaborative effort between these organisations to address
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The Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) recently hosted a mental health workshop in Batemans Bay, aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of mental health issues within the local community. The workshop was well attended by people from different cultural backgrounds, who were interested in learning more about the practice of yoga and its potential benefits
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In a vibrant and fun atmosphere, MAC held a networking and meet-and-greet for the community on 2/1/23. The outing was organised as a way to promote mental well-being through socialising, discussing, and sharing talent exercises and stories of how 2022 went for all of us.For the past 3 years, MAC has been working with a
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Ms Nishi Puri, the President of Multicultural Association Canberra was invited by Director Eoghen O’ Byrne (University of Canberra) on 14/12/2022 , and acknowledged MAC’s ongoing support and generous donation towards Migrant students.
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MAC President Ms. Nishi Puri represented at the launch of OPALS diary(older people ACT legal Services) initiated by the Legal Aid ACT on 14th December 2022 at the ACT Legislative Assembly. MAC & GOPIO bring together people and organisations, providing services and opportunities to learn with one another, and taking action against discrimination and prejudice. MAC and GOPIO have organised
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A rewarding afternoon today where MAC served a delicious BBQ and distributed non-perishable food to Blue door homeless men shelter in Ainslie. MAC provided food for more than 150 ppl and cooked it at the premises and served it to those doing tough during these times of inflation post-Covid. We have been doing this service
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Dated:10/01/2022
Diwali celebrations by MAC and GOPIO – 13/11/22
Diwali celebrations organised by MAC and GOPIO on 13/11/22 showcased Indian culture focusing on the victory of good over evil and honoured community members who made significant contributions to the community through their voluntary work. President Nishi Puri highlighted this year’s events organised by MAC and GOPIO focusing on cultures from around the world and focused on the charities and support
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Dated:10/01/2022
Mental Health Month Session ACT – 16/10/22
The Multicultural Association of Canberra(MAC) and GOPIO had a great mental health session at Jewel Of India on 16/10/22. The event drew over 85 attendees, and the restaurant was completely booked. Nishi Puri president of the Multicultural Association of California (MAC), opened the session by stating that this was the fifth mental health workshop in one year, as a consequence of COVID-19 restrictions on public
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