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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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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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Dated:10/01/2022
An interactive workshop – Respect for All 4/09/22
The Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO (4th Sep 2022) are proud to partner with cultural perspectives to deliver an interactive workshop on respectful conversations with children, and develop a deeper understanding of respect in relationships at home, school and in the community. This workshop provided participants with a safe and supportive environment in which to…
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The ACT government has presented Nishi Puri president (MAC & GOPIO) and Mainul Haque ( MAC Patron) with an Honorary Ambassador Award for their work in Australian multicultural communities.Award was presented by international engagement commissioner Brendon Smyth and Minister Chris Steele. Both Nishi Puri and Haque have made significant contributions to the lives of many people from a diverse range of…
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Dated:10/01/2022
MAC & GOPIO – Supporting Community Health and Well Being-16/06/2022
MAC & GOPIO – Supporting Community Health and Well Being–16/06/2022 Connecting with local community to foster their Mental health and Well Being. MAC & GOPIO together organised YOGA for Health , Date: 16th June 2022
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Dated:10/01/2022
President MAC Nishi Puri– Raising Concerns about Aging Communities
“Nishi Puri” (President MAC) The Multicultural Association of Canberra says there is a dire lack of culturally appropriate aged care facilities in the ACT, with many culturally and linguistically diverse Canberrans dreading the prospect of entering a facility.For many, English is not their first language, religion is important and they are used to eating traditional…
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MAC and Gopio in collaboration with Feros care and Wellways Australia organised a very informative session on suicide prevention and aftercare. It was followed by a book launch of HOPE which contains very important and useful information on who to contact when seeking mental health support.Many thanks to Shravan from Wellways and Richa from Feros…
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Dated:10/01/2022
Holi & Harmony Celebrations By Mac & Gopio 20/03/22
Mac & Gopio Celebrated Holi and Harmony Day on Sunday the 20th March 2022, at Jewel of India.. The objective of the event is to spread the message of Harmony and celebrate through the vibrant colours of the Holi festival. It was a great experience to mash up Eastern Tradition with Western Culture together and get a different but…
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Dated:10/01/2022
MAC and GOPIO screened the film “Kashmir Files” March 2022
We had a very successful Movie day on 15th March 2022 at the Hoyts cinema Woden. MAC and GOPIO screened the film “Kashmir Files” exclusively for its community members. Over 80 people participated in this eye-opener movie which is based on the plight of Kashmiri pandits in 1990. We express our gratitude to the event sponsor Rakesh Bhutani Ji for his generous help and support. Thank you…
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The University of Canberra has formally thanked the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and the Global Organisation for People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for helping to support the University’s international students. Click to Continue Reading …… (22/02/2022). On 22/2/22 the University of Canberra presented a plaque to President Nishi Puri who is president of both organisations. This plaque was presented for…
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