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MAC had the pleasure of organising a community barbecue at the Ainslie Village Blue Door Pantry, with the invaluable support of our dedicated volunteers — Harsh, Kranti, Shashi, Kanwal, and Nishi. It was a truly rewarding and heart-warming experience. Together, we prepared and served over 200 sausages, along with hash browns, grilled onions, fresh bread,Continue reading “Barbecue at Blue Door – 25 April 2025”

MAC and GOPiO hosted an informative session on accessing more affordable medications through Medicare’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This initiative allows patients to receive a 60-day supply of medications, provided that the medication is included in Medicare’s list for conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, cholesterol management, and numerous other health concerns. This workshop wasContinue reading “MAC & GOPiO Info Session: Cheaper Medicines & 60-Day Prescriptions Explained – 9/3/25”

On15th, February, 2025, Multicultural  Association of Canberra (MAC) and (GOPIO) Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) celebrated a belated Australia Day at the Canberra Club House. The event, which was attended by a full house, was proudly supported by David Smith, the Labor Member for Bean, as well as Akhilesh and Meenu Arora.Continue reading “A Celebratory Australia Day Event Hosted by MAC and GOPIO (15/2/2025)”

MAC and GOPIO, organised a their first gathering of 2025 picnic and a meet-and-greet session. We had the pleasure of spending a delightful afternoon at Weston Park, Yarralumla, with friends and members of the community. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with both young and older members of our community, and to hear theirContinue reading “Picnic by the Lake – 19/01/25”

We are deeply honoured to announce that our organisation has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the University of Canberra for our continued support of the UCX Food Pantry. This recognition is a testament to the impactful work we’ve been able to do together, ensuring that students and community members have access to healthy foodContinue reading ““Honoured to Receive Recognition from UC for Our Ongoing Support to UCX” 24/12/2024″

The Indian Sun: –  Read More It was an absolute pleasure to host the Stop It at the Start workshop on December 8th, 2024. We were fortunate to have the talented Keshavi from Cultural Perspectives lead the session, offering us invaluable insights into fostering respectful conversations with our children and the importance of parents servingContinue reading ““Stop It at the Start” Workshop – 8/12/24″

MAC and GOPIO hosted another engaging session on Artificial Intelligence, (AI) with facilitator Vijay Koul offering valuable insights, especially for the Senior group in attendance. Vijay explained that AI is a blend of technologies enabling computers to perform tasks typically carried out by humans. He stressed the need for caution and responsibility in AI’s use,Continue reading ” AI Session by MAC and GOPIO: A Thought-Provoking Discussion – (17/11/24)”

It was a distinct honour for members of MAC and GOPIO to be invited to Government House today for a meeting with Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, Ms. Mostyn. The occasion was a wonderful opportunity to share insights into the work of our associations and the positive impact we have within the community. HerContinue reading “A Memorable Visit to Government House: MAC and GOPIO Meet Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia-25/10/24”

Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO on 29/09/24 celebrated an early Diwali at the Canberra Clubhouse in Narrabundah. It was an honour to welcome our esteemed chief guest, Chief Minister Andrew Barr, along with other distinguished attendees including Mr. Yoginder Singh Ji from the High Commission of India, MLA Rebecca Vassaroti (Greens), MLA Dr.Continue reading “MAC and GOPIO Celebrate Early Diwali with Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Distinguished Guests- (29/09/24)”