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Multicultural Association of Canberra and Gopio celebrated Harmony day and Int women’s day on 21 March 2021A houseful eventIt was a pleasure to welcome such  diverse community representation from Africa,Bangladesh, Salvador, Srilankan,Middle Eastern and our local Indian communityIt was as honor to celebrate this event with Minister of Multicultural Affairs Tara Cheyne, Opposition Leader ElizabethContinue reading “International women’s day and Harmony Day – 21 March 2021”

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 informationContinue reading “Workshop on COVID 19 vaccination efficacy and mental health for Snr Citizens”

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 andContinue reading “Social meet and greet at Forde 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. FirstContinue reading “Donations”

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. MLAContinue reading “Launch of MAC”

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, andContinue reading “Workshop for Senior Citizens”

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 hubContinue reading “MAC Inaugural at Legislative Assembly”