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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 addressContinue reading “Empowering Our Senior Community: A Workshop on Elder Abuse and Law – 19/03/2023”

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 benefitsContinue reading “Promoting Mental Well-Being through Yoga: A Workshop by the Multicultural Association of Canberra- 11/02/2023”

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,Continue reading “Australia Day celebrations by MAC and GOPIO 22/1/23”

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 aContinue reading “A Great start of the Year 2023 by MAC- Networking and meet & greet hosted on – 2/01/2023”

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.

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 organisedContinue reading “MAC and GOPIO proud to partner with Legal Aid ACT on the launch of OPALS diary -14th December 2022”

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 serviceContinue reading “MAC serving the homeless community–blue door homeless men’s shelter in Ainslie village 29/11/22.”

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 supportContinue reading “Diwali celebrations by MAC and GOPIO – 13/11/22”

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 publicContinue reading “Mental Health Month Session ACT – 16/10/22”