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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”

The Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) and GOPIO (4th Sep 2022) are proud to partner with cultural perspectives to deliver an interactive workshop on respectful conversations with children, and develop a deeper understanding of respect in relationships at home, school and in the community. This workshop provided participants with a safe and supportive environment in which toContinue reading “An interactive workshop – Respect for All 4/09/22”

The ACT government has presented Nishi Puri president (MAC & GOPIO) and Mainul Haque ( MAC Patron) with an Honorary Ambassador Award for their work in Australian multicultural communities.Award was presented by international engagement commissioner Brendon Smyth and Minister Chris Steele. Both Nishi Puri and Haque have made significant contributions to the lives of many people from a diverse range ofContinue reading “The ACT Government Presents 2022 Multicultural Honorary Ambassadors Award to Nishi Puri & Mainul Haque…..19/07/2022”

MAC & GOPIO – Supporting Community Health and Well Being–16/06/2022 Connecting with local community to foster their Mental health and Well Being. MAC & GOPIO together organised YOGA for Health , Date: 16th June 2022

“Nishi Puri” (President MAC) The Multicultural Association of Canberra says there is a dire lack of culturally appropriate aged care facilities in the ACT, with many culturally and linguistically diverse Canberrans dreading the prospect of entering a facility.For many, English is not their first language, religion is important and they are used to eating traditionalContinue reading “President MAC Nishi Puri– Raising Concerns about Aging Communities”

MAC and Gopio in collaboration with Feros care and Wellways Australia organised a very informative session on suicide prevention and aftercare. It was followed by a book launch of HOPE which contains very important and useful information on who to contact when seeking mental health support.Many thanks to Shravan from Wellways and Richa from FerosContinue reading “MAC & Gopio in collaboration with Feros care and Wellways Australia – Supporting Communities – Well-Being & Mental Health… Date: 15/05/ 2022”