MAC was launched to the community on 20th December 2020 as we collaborated with GOPIO to deliver a workshop on mental health awareness. This event was held on 20th December 2020 and included a meet and greet, address by the president of MAC Nishi Puri and Counsellor of High Commission of India Mr. Rana. MLA Nicole Lawder joined in later as she had another appointment. It was the first event of MAC in collaboration with GOPIO post-Covid and it was overwhelming to see such a huge attendance. It was a great opportunity for the community to interact with each other and also participate in the mental Health workshop conducted by Dr. Deepa Shingal. People shared their stories of how they survived the Covid lockdown days.MAC invites all communities in Canberra to join in their events and fundraising projects

On 15th Jan 2021, MAC organized a seniors workshop in collaboration with GOPIO.  This event was held in Palmerston community center and the speakers were Jen and Katrina from MCCI. Seniors were informed about social groups, discounted domestic help, taxi vouchers, and meals on wheels(catered for their needs) by MCCI. It was a very informative session, and very soon the social group will be formed for our seniors to interact and meet at least once a week.

Multicultural Association of Canberra was launched at the Legislative Assembly on Feb 8th 2021. Truly humbled to get support from local community and the legislators. Our multicultural committee has representatives from not only a Indian but Bangladesh, Nepal, Africa, and Srilankan Association. Many thanks to CMCF Advisor Sam Wong and Zakia Patel, President multicultural hub for extending your support to MAC. Collaboration is the key, thanks Trinny and Jen from MCCI for joining in. Thank you to HE high commissioner of India Mr Gitesh Sarmaji, counsellor Ranaji and Jyotiji for your kind participation. Many many thanks to all the politicians that joined in the inaugural Thank you opposition leader Ms Lee, Multicultural minister Ms Tara Cheyne, Speaker Joy Burch Dep, opp leader Giulia Jones MLA Susan Orr, MLA Elizabeth Kikkert, MLA Mark Parton, MLA Andrew Braddock for your participation. Thanks to all community leaders and all dear friends who were able to attend and make it special for us. Due to covid restrictions we were not able to invite everyone Our heartfelt thanks to MLA Nicole Lawder for helping us organize this event at the assembly. Truly appreciate your help as always Thank you Bharat Int for sponsoring all the food today. All MAC committees members and GOPIO members thanks for extending your help #MAC collaboration with CALD community #Together we can do it!

Here is what the media has to say about us:

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7125617/grassroots-group-takes-on-racism-and-loneliness/