As the President of the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO, I am deeply honored to be featured in the latest advertisement for OwnIt.org, an incredible initiative dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer in women. It’s a great privilege to be part of this important cause, which aims to empower women with vitalContinue reading “Nishi Puri Featured in OwnIt.org Campaign for Cervical Cancer Awareness (16/09/24)”
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Heart Health Workshop for CALD and Multicultural Communities: (15/09/24)-A Successful Event
Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) organized a heart health workshop aimed at the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) and multicultural communities. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Davinder Singh, a cardiologist from the Canberra Heart Clinic, and was fully booked with a highly engaged audience. WorkshopContinue reading “Heart Health Workshop for CALD and Multicultural Communities: (15/09/24)-A Successful Event”
Empowering Community Health: Women’s Wellness and Dental Care Workshops: (11/08/24)
Multicultural Association of Canberra, in collaboration with GOPIO, hosted two workshops dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing within our community. The event featured an early celebration of Women’s Health Week with the CALD community, supported by materials from the Jean Hailes Foundation. Key highlights included a talk by Fouzia, a bilingual health educator, who emphasizedContinue reading “Empowering Community Health: Women’s Wellness and Dental Care Workshops: (11/08/24)”
Workshop on Cybersecurity and Palliative Care (27/7/24)
On July 27, 2024, MAC & GOPIO hosted an engaging and informative workshop on cybersecurity, expertly facilitated by Kumar Vineet and Dibya. Participants acquired invaluable knowledge on critical topics such as, creating strong passwords, exercising caution before clicking links, regularly updating software, managing social media privacy settings, and ensuring data protection through automatic backups. TheContinue reading “Workshop on Cybersecurity and Palliative Care (27/7/24)”
Workshop on Elder Abuse Law Hosted by MAC and GOPiO (2/6/2024)
On June 2nd, MAC and GOPiO organized a vital workshop focused on Elder Abuse Law. The event was facilitated by esteemed Legal Aid ACT lawyers Fiona and Karan, who provided in-depth insights into the legal protections available for elders. We would like to express our gratitude to a long list of individuals and organizations whoContinue reading “Workshop on Elder Abuse Law Hosted by MAC and GOPiO (2/6/2024)”
Interactive Workshop on Lowering Cholesterol by MAC and GOPIO Canberra – 26/04/24
In the realm of health and wellness, knowledge is power. Recently, the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) teamed up with the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Canberra to host an enlightening workshop focused on lowering cholesterol. We express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Nalini Pati for orchestrating a remarkable interactive workshop canteredContinue reading “Interactive Workshop on Lowering Cholesterol by MAC and GOPIO Canberra – 26/04/24”
An Exclusive Invitation: Lunch with Their Excellencies, Hon. David Hurley and Madam Linda Hurley – 26/03/24
Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO were privileged to receive an invitation for lunch on 26th March 2024, from Their Excellencies, Honourable David Hurley and Madam Linda Hurley, to commemorate Harmony Day at Government House. The day was marked by a warm welcome speech from His Excellency, setting the tone for a memorable event.Continue reading “An Exclusive Invitation: Lunch with Their Excellencies, Hon. David Hurley and Madam Linda Hurley – 26/03/24”
Diabetes Workshop by MAC and GOPIO on March 3rd: An Opportunity to Learn and Empower
MAC, in collaboration with GOPIO, organised an exceptionally informative session on diabetes for community health and well-being. The session was skilfully facilitated by the principal practitioner, Dr. Paresh Dawna, Nurse Liz, a credentialed Diabetes Educator, and Afnan Parast, an Exercise Physiologist from Next Practice Deakin. The workshop provided valuable insights into optimizing health and well-beingContinue reading “Diabetes Workshop by MAC and GOPIO on March 3rd: An Opportunity to Learn and Empower”
WIN News Canberra – President (MAC) Nishi Puri’s Insights on the Multicultural Festival (19/02/24)
Crews are cleaning up the city centre after another successful year of the National Multicultural Festival.
Harmonious Festivities: MAC and GOPIO Unite for a Belated Celebration of Australia Day and Indian Republic Day – 4/02/24
Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO on (04/02/24), came together for a belated celebration of Australia Day and Indian Republic Day, coincidentally falling on the same date, January 26th. The event was graciously supported and sponsored by MP David Smith, adding to its significance. The gathering was honoured by the presence of theContinue reading “Harmonious Festivities: MAC and GOPIO Unite for a Belated Celebration of Australia Day and Indian Republic Day – 4/02/24”
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