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 from Sydney and many community leaders.

Labor club made a kind donation and we thank them all. Our lovely MC Pankhuri and nutritionist and Gym instructor Anil Bhardwaj, yoga expert Vijay Arora and Dr Divya a passionate homeopath for sharing their views on importance of good diet, exercise, positive mindset, proper breathing techniques, and importance of alternative medicine such as homeopathy. It was really good to see a large community participation. We have Jewel of India Restaurant on 6th June, 12 noon for lunch as a fundraiser for India.

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.

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

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-04/multicultural-community-leaders-dispelling-covid-vaccine-myths/100047204

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6913711/when-international-students-went-hungry-canberras-indian-community-dug-deep/

Multicultural Association of Canberra and Gopio celebrated Harmony day and Int women’s day on 21 March 2021
A houseful event
It was a pleasure to welcome such  diverse community representation from Africa,Bangladesh, Salvador, Srilankan,Middle Eastern and our local Indian community
It was as honor to celebrate this event with Minister of Multicultural Affairs Tara Cheyne, Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee, MLA Nicole Lawder community leaders Mainul Haque, Deepak Raj Gupta Krishna Hamal,Yvette Kavee Masila, Lubna Alam Bushra Khanum  Savi  Lasanth Cecelia  Michelle and many more.Thanks Ajoy Kar for media support
Thanks to Desi CrewAnushka and team Brooke and team Belly dancing, Abirami’s dance group,Jade Das Kavee and friends Anushka  Hamal Bushra and team Surin and Faria
Salvodrian children Srilankan fusion dance and inspirational talks on Choose to Challenge by our leaders
I would like to thank MLA Ms Lawder and Nicola for presenting me with a beautiful Photoframe of MAC inaugural at the legislative assembly on  8th Feb.Truly humbled and honoured by your gesture Ms Lawder
Thanks to Brinda who was our wonderful MC
Thanks to all volunteers Rani Abha Mum and Harsh for all their help
Thanks Labor club, Belconnen for your kind donation of room hire
A very Happy Harmony day to all
Together we can make a difference .
We are very thankful to Waqas Rana of Amcal pharmacy for donating a toiletries box for the homeless women which we gave to Mary from share the dignity

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A houseful event by the Multicultural Association of Canberra and a Global Organization for people of Indian origin on Covid Vaccine efficacy and mental health. A very interactive and informative session by Dr. Paresh Dawda. We thank him for his time and for taking up all Q&A.

Thank you Sam Wong for sharing useful information from the TGA perspective. Thank you, Karina Louise and Waisiu from Woden Community services for giving us useful tips on self-care. We also had visitors from unhomogenized milk companies Mr. Shah and Chandan Ji who have launched new milk and shared with us the benefits of it. Thank you Labor Club for the venue and yummy food. Thanking all committee members for coming along with Brinda and being a part of MC. Thanking Mr. Krishna Hamal from Nepalese community, Savi from Srilankan community and Sam from the Chinese community for sharing views of Covid vaccine efficacy from your community perspective. Thanks, Mainul Ji for your participation. Stay tuned for our next event happening soon.

The presentation by Dr. Dawda can be downloaded here.

The evidence of a successful information sharing session can be read here

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7141077/vital-work-of-talking-to-vaccine-sceptics-in-their-own-language-begins/

The senior group met at Forde Community Centre on Feb 11th 2021, for a social meet and greet. This was followed by light exercises and bowling. Thanks Bharat International for preparing yummy lunch. Seniors who could not get to the venue were picked up by MCCI transport. Thanks MCCI for your collaboration with MAC and GOPIO and together we can achieve good outcomes for our community.

Continuing with MAC and GOPIO mission of serving the disadvantaged communities, we are donating non-perishables each fortnight to Blue Door men’s shelter like clothing, toiletries, blankets, etc. If interested to contribute, please email Presidentmac.canberra@gmail.com. Our next project for Blue Door shelter is to cook nutritious curries each fortnight at their commercial kitchen in Ainslie. First cooking day is 28 Feb at 12 pm. Volunteers are welcome to join in to cook with us. Ingredients will be provided by MAC and friends.