May 2023 Updates

Canberra Punjabi Sports & Cultural Association (CPSCA)
Sun 2 July 2023

CPSCA invites you to join the book launch - Deep Singh Shaheed: The Man in the Legend by Harisimran Singh at the High Commission of India on 2 July 2023 from 10.30 to 11.30. See below for further details.

Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA) 

IAMSA is offering a free physiotherapy program for elders, focused on improving balance and preventing falls. This program is specifically designed to address the unique needs of seniors and help you lead a healthy, active, and independent lifestyle.  Spaces for this exclusive program are limited to 25 participants, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Click on this link to fill out the Google Form and secure your spot.

https://forms.gle/fZniQKEWeJreM5CJ7

Please note that the registration form will close once we reach the maximum capacity of 25 participants. Date and venue to be confirmed soon. 

Scriptural Study Family Program
Sun 18 & 25 June and 2 July 

Chinmaya Mission is starting a Scriptural Study Family Program in Canberra .

It is a Program where trained sevaks (teachers) will run the classes using age appropriate teaching tools for the following groups, simultaneously:  

* Primary school children
* Secondary school children
* Adults  

(Separate classes for Youth , age group 18-35 are also run in Canberra).

Value education is imparted to youngsters using standard curriculum developed based on Hindu Scriptures, for the purpose. The first class commences on Sunday, 18 June 2023, 3:30 pm @ Florey Temple.

Please see brochure for details.

This is a very successful model currently running in many States in Australia, and across the world.

Come and avail the opportunity! If you need further information contact Nirmala Narayan 0432332099.

We look forward to seeing you all.

Love, In Your Service
Swami Shrikarananda
At His Feet

Rath Yatra in Canberra
Sat 24 June 2023

Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre (HTCC), Florey is organising Canberra Ratha Yatra on Saturday the 24 June 2023 from 9 am to 2.30 pm. All are welcome.

Voice to the Parliament

FINACT has been actively gathering and sharing information with the community informing them about the upcoming historic referendum - Voice to Parliament. FINACT has been actively engaging with various forums to understand the debate. For example, the session organised by the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) Inc on ‘what is a Voice to Parliament’ was very useful in hearing from the experts such as Prof Tom Calma AO.

Thanks to the panel - Prof Tom Calma AO, Katrina Fanning AO PSM, Dr Paul Collis for clarifying the issue and next steps.

Here are some more useful links to inform and prepare the community for participating in the referendum.  

• https://voice.gov.au
• ABC Resources on Voice to the Parliament - https://www.abc.net.au/news/voice-to-parliament-referendum

• Rear Vision 2 April 2023 – Giving a voice to Indigenous Australians – why has it always failed?

• Interview with Justice Kenneth Hayne on the Law Report 28 March 2023
• Interview with Ken Wyatt on RN Breakfast on 5 April 2023
  
  

Rajdhani Marathi Mandal Cultural Night
Sat 20 May 2023

The Rajdhani Marathi Mandal Canberra (RMMC), a member of FINACT, organised a grand annual cultural celebration at the Gungahlin college on 20 May 2023.

It was a spectacular show by many talented Marathis. Congratulations to the RMMC Committee and volunteers for organising such a great event. It takes a lot of effort and commitment to run events like this, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their talent and share rich Indian culture with community members. Well done all.

Rajasthani Samaj of Canberra

The Rajasthan Sabha organized a picnic get together at Lake Ginninderra. It was quite well attended with everyone chipping in and bringing in delicious homemade food to eat for the picnic lunch. The Rajasthani community is growing in Canberra and some new members also joined the picnic. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a great time catching up and getting to know each other better.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Brainobrain Kids Academy Pty Ltd

Thanks to Ram Kavuri, Managing Director, Brainobrain Kids Academy Pty Ltd for supporting FINACT as a silver sponsor. For more information on their services please visit their web site http://www.brainobrainaustralia.com/.  You can contact them on +61 450 033 556 / +61 424 560 580, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.