September 2022 Updates

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Dear Visitor ji,

Dr Shanti Reddy

Namaste!!

Welcome to the Spring newsletter! Canberra is lit up with bright and beautiful spring flowers all over. Floriade is certainly an icing on the cake! Don’t miss the night fest this long weekend.

In this newsletter we highlight upcoming events FINACT and its members are organising in the next few weeks. We thank you all for your support by attending these events.

Also, I introduce you to five new members of FINACT Executive Committee who have been co-opted following the annual general meeting. We have a great team in place and look forward to working with you all to advance our objectives.

Wish you all a happy festival season with the upcoming Dussehra and Diwali, which are two big events celebrated by many in Canberra. Please join the events and enjoy festivities organised by the Indian community.

Please bookmark our Events Calendar. It is updated regularly, so you can see all events in one place.

Enjoy Floriade, show it off to interstate and overseas visitors!

Dr Shanti Reddy

FINACT President

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Unpacking Australia-India Free Trade Agreement - What does it mean for businesses

Thursday 29 September from 5 PM to 7 PM

FINACT has teamed up with the Canberra Business Chamber (CBC), supported by the ACT Government, DFAT and Austrade in organising a networking event on 29 September 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 224 Bunda Street, Canberra City. See this link for more details. Please book your tickets using this link.

Canberra Business Centre FTA Talk

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FINACT General Council Meeting

We are looking forward to catching up with FINACT leaders on 10 October 2022, from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm at Theo Notaras Building, Canberra City.

As advised earlier, FINACT Executive Committee (EC) has co-opted the following new members to be part of the EC 2022-23.

Community Coordinator - Ammu Suresh, Canberra Malayalee Association
Cultural Coordinator - Manasi Ahuja, Canberra Hindu Mandir
Women's Representative - Dr Dipti Talaulikar, Gujarati Samaj of ACT
Youth Representatives - Sona Jerry and Joshua Singla, ANU

Following members were elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 24 July 2022.

President - Shanti Reddy
Vice President - Divya Ravikumar
Secretary - Praneeth Galla
Treasurer - Vaibhav Mathur
Public Officer - Ravi Krishnamurty

We are very excited to welcome new members to the group. The team is gender balanced (50:50). The team is looking forward to engaging and working with the community.

Updates: Canberra Malayalees Association elected new Executive Committee

Canberra Malayalees Association (CMA) conducted its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 20 August at Melrose High School, Pearce. During the AGM a new Executive Committee comprising of 18 members was elected unanimously for the year 2022-23 with Mr. Joby George as the President and Mr. Anoop Kumar Muringodil as the Secretary of the Association.

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Upcoming Events

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High Commission of India XI vs FINACT XI Cricket Match - 1 October

Join us for a fun event on Saturday 1 October 2022, at Bonner Oval, Burnum Burnum Close, Bonner, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. See this link for more information.

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Official Launch of National Mental Health Month - ACT

On 1 October 2022, Mental Health Foundation of Australia (MHFA) is launching their mental health month by engaging the community and community leaders, exploring the importance of promoting better mental health for all. For more information and registration go to this link.

National Mental Health Month (ACT) Launch

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Paying Homage to Mahatma Gandhi

The High Commission of India is inviting Canberrans to this event at Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Glebe Park on 2 October 2022 from 10 am.

Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Glebe Park

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Watch Bollywood Movies with Friends & Family for FREE

Indian Students Association (INSA) - ANU, is screening four Bollywood Movies on 2 and 3 October 2022, at Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebrations. This event is supported by the High Commission of India and FINACT. Free entry. Come and enjoy movies with your family and friends. Click here for more information.

INSA (ANU) Movies Event

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Navaratri Event by Gujarati Samaj of ACT

23 September to 4 October

Navaratri by GSA

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Events by Canberra Hindu Mandir

5 October & 5 November

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Festival of India - a medley of cultural performance

Saturday 8 October 2022 at Llewellyn Hall, ANU from 7pm.

The FestivalOf India presents the vibrant colours of India and its art through a medley of dance performances including classical, semi-classical and folk dances to be performed by two visiting cultural troupes from India, Margam & Pavitra Art.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be booked through https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=FESTIND22.

For more information, please visit FINACT or High Commission of India Facebook.

Festival of India on 8 Oct

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FINACT Member Events Calendar

Live calendar showing key events

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Durga Puja by Bengali Cultural Association

Sat 8 & Sun 9 October 2022 at Flynn Community Hall

The BCA are orgnising their signature event - Durga Puja 2022, on 8 and 9 of October 2022, at Flynn Community Hall. Please visit BCA Facebook page for further information.

Durga Puja by BCA

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Canberra Khed Mela by Canberra Punjabi Sports & Cultural Association

Sun 16 October 2022 at Hall Showgrounds

Canberra Punjabi Sports and Cultural Association (CPSCA) are hosting Canberra Khed Mela on Sunday 16 October 2022, at Hall Showgrounds from 10 am to 4 pm. Entry is free.

Includes entertainment by Waris Brothers Khulla Akhaada. For further details, please visit their Facebook page.

Canberra Khed Mela by CPSCA

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Walk for Mental Health -16 October

Join us at the Annual National Walk for Mental Health 2022 on Sunday 16 October 2022, from 10:30 am.

Organised by the Mental Health Foundation Australia. Let’s all take steps towards better mental health, whether that is physically or virtually, or both, and let’s make each step count! For more details please visit this page.

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The Annual ACT Government Diwali Reception - 21 October

The Chief Minister Mr Andrew Barr MLA will be hosting Diwali reception on Friday 21 October from 5:30 pm to 6:30pm in the foyer of the ACT Government offices at 220 London Circuit, Canberra City.

Attendance at this event is by invitation only.

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The Grand Anglo-Indian Ball - 29 October

The Australian Anglo-Indian Association of Canberra is hosting their annual ball this year on Sunday 29 October 2022, at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book a place.

AAA AI Dance

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Past Events

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FINACT Apna Tiranga Drawing Competition Winners Announced

We thank all the kids for taking part in the competition. We appreciate everGujyone putting so much effort into preparing the art works.

A judging panel consisting of following members assessed all the submissions:

1. Ruchika Jain, First Secretary, High Commission of India

2. Gabrielle Rumble, Content Director, ABC Canberra

3. Shanti Reddy, FINACT President

All submissions are of high quality and very impressive. The panel had a difficult task of selecting winners. The panel selected three winners as advertised and two consolation prizes on top of that, since we were so impressed and wanted to reward as many participants as possible. All participants will receive a participation certificate.

The winners are -

First prize - Sanvi Prasad, Maya Girish, Nisha Khadabadi from Karnataka Association of Canberra
Second prize - Janil Patel
Third prize - Canberra Hindi School

Two consolation prizes

Lakshmi Alagappan
Savya and Sahay Mysore, Ayush and Avish Anantharam, Kian and Kaira Embar, Anay Gururaj, Alianth Syed

Apna Tiranga Winners

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Networking Dinner with Senator Pocock

Networking dinner with Senator David Pocock was a huge success. Nearly all of the FINACT member association presidents made it to the event. We appreciate community leaders for their presence at the dinner, at Canberra Club, Narrabundah. We also thank FINACT past Presidents for gracing the occasion.

Networking with Senator Pocock

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ACT Jobs and Skills Forum

Thanks to Andrew Leigh MP and David Smith MP for inviting FINACT to the ACT Jobs and Skills Forum at the Parliament House on 26 August 2022. Lots of excellent ideas came out of the discussion covering three topics - Sustainable productivity and maximising opportunities, participation, skills, training and migration, and boosting job security and lifting wages. These ideas were subsequently tabled at the National Jobs and Skills Summit 1-2 September 2022.

FINACT made a strong case to the Commonwealth government, on behalf of Indian students, to provide a pathway for permanent residence after completing their studies. We would like temporary visa residents who have completed studies in Australia to be given priority in granting permanent visas over offshore candidates.

We are pleased to see one of the outcomes of the Summit is a commitment to increase the permanent migration program ceiling to 195,000 in 2022-23 to help ease critical workforce shortages.

Job summit

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Bathukamma (Floral) Festival at the Grand Hall of Australian Parliament House

What a memorable day for Telangana people in Australia for celebrating Bathukamma (floral) festival at the Grand Hall, Parliament House. Thanks to the ACT Telangana Association, FINACT member, for organising this grand show which was streamed live to audience in India. Great show, well done all!

Thanks to Katy Gallagher Shane Rattenbury MLA Suzanne Orr Elizabeth Lee MLA Actta Canberra

Katy at ACTTA Event

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Invitation to register on the Global Pravasi Rishta Portyal of Ministry of External Affairs

HCI new As you would be aware, the Ministry of External Affairs has been maintaining the 'Global Pravasi Rishta Portal' for data on the Diaspora with which it regularly interacts for updating them on various endeavours of Government of India at large. The diversity and colours of India are its strength, which astonish to attract the world and connect the Indian diaspora to avail the new opportunities being generated in India.

The 4 C's— Care for their safety and security Connect with India, Celebrate their cultural heritage and Contribute to the development of the homeland. Over 30 million pravasis, now scattered across the globe are endeavoured to be connected through this Portal. The response for registration on the portal, hitherto, had not been encouraging and hence, your personal involvement to make it a success is solicited.

The portal can be accessed at https://pravasirishta.gov.in/ and the members of your esteemed organisation/association as well as the Diaspora at large may be requested to take some time out to register. The procedure for the registration may be seen in the attached manual. The portal may also be shared widely on your whatsapp groups and social media as well, details of which may please be shared with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Looking forward to your kind cooperation in making this a success.

Warm Regards,

Narendra Kumar Rana

नरेंद्र कुमार राणा
Counsellor

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Our Sincere thanks to High Commission of India, Canberra, ACT Government and businesses for sponsoring the Arvensys AusIndia Fair 2022.

AusIndia All Logos Final

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Sponsorship Appreciated for FINACT Events

We understand that one of the main reasons to sponsor a tournament and any event could be to promote one’s business and generate goodwill in the community. Sponsoring the FINACT events will give you brand recognition among the fastest-growing community group of Indians in the ACT and increase sales or traffic to sponsor’s website through their banner on our website (www.finact.net.au ).

Indians are the fastest growing population in Australia. This has resulted in increased air traffic between India and Australia; increased telecommunication; and enhanced trade and cultural ties. For sporting events - players and their supporters make playing cricket a fiercely competitive and memorable event. They will promote the game and use your services to show their appreciation.

In addition to providing an excellent opportunity to connect with the Indian sub-continent communities, the FINACT events' sponsorship will:

enable sponsors to reach out to wider community groups in ACT and surrounds
fulfil sponsors business objectives and attract sizeable potential customers
provide a lasting impression of their business
promote sports and physical activities in the community
motivate and assist young players participating in the tournament and community activities
attract favourable feedback from organisers and media partners
generate great feel-good stories in Indian community and back to India and neighbouring countries and
fulfil sponsor’s corporate and social responsibilities

If you are willing to or interested in sponsoring our events, please contact us soon.


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September 2022 Updates

Dear Visitor ji,

Unpacking Australia-India Free Trade Agreement - What does it mean for businesses

Thursday 29 September from 5 PM to 7 PM

FINACT General Council Meeting

Upcoming Events

High Commission of India XI vs FINACT XI Cricket Match - 1 October

Official Launch of National Mental Health Month - ACT

Paying Homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Watch Bollywood Movies with Friends & Family for FREE

Navaratri Event by Gujarati Samaj of ACT

23 September to 4 October

Events by Canberra Hindu Mandir

5 October & 5 November

Festival of India - a medley of cultural performance

Saturday 8 October 2022 at Llewellyn Hall, ANU from 7pm.

FINACT Member Events Calendar

Live calendar showing key events

Durga Puja by Bengali Cultural Association

Sat 8 & Sun 9 October 2022 at Flynn Community Hall

Canberra Khed Mela by Canberra Punjabi Sports & Cultural Association

Sun 16 October 2022 at Hall Showgrounds

Walk for Mental Health -16 October

The Annual ACT Government Diwali Reception - 21 October

The Grand Anglo-Indian Ball - 29 October

Past Events

FINACT Apna Tiranga Drawing Competition Winners Announced

Networking Dinner with Senator Pocock

ACT Jobs and Skills Forum

Bathukamma (Floral) Festival at the Grand Hall of Australian Parliament House

Invitation to register on the Global Pravasi Rishta Portyal of Ministry of External Affairs

Our Sincere thanks to High Commission of India, Canberra, ACT Government and businesses for sponsoring the Arvensys AusIndia Fair 2022.

Your input/event for FINACT newsletter is appreciated and welcome

Sponsorship Appreciated for FINACT Events

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