Dear Visitor ji,
FINACT had its general council meeting at Parliament House on 1 May 2014. Senator Kate Lundy hosted the meeting and briefed participants about the potential impacts of Commission of Audit report and Australian Government actions on fiscal deficit particularly on the job losses in Canberra. Senator has suggested FINACT and its member associations organise information sessions for communities to be aware of Government support services, community resilience, personal & financial counselling etc. by economists and relevant professionals. We are working on it and will advise you shortly of an event on this matter.
Community involvement for new migrants
FINACT is engaging Indian community leaders to prepare a submission on community involvement for new immigrants. Mostly the Indians are skilled migrants and there is no support available from Australian Governments for their seamless settlement. The local communities are interested to be involved and support new migrants. FINACT takes the lead to make submission to the Minister of Social Services. Senator Zed Seslja office is also supporting this initiative.
Temple in Gungahlin Area
FINACT is coordinating with ts member associations and community leaders to build a Hindu temple in Gungahlin region for future generations. FINACT and its member associations along with Hindu Council of Australia have supported the temple committee to submit an application for land in ACT. For more information or be part of this initiative, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ACT Community Cricket World Cup
 ICC Cricket World Cup is hosted by Australia and New Zealand in Feb-March 2015. FINACT and ICC World Cup Management Committee have met recently to discuss options for holding ACT Multi-cultural Cricket World Cup in Canberra as a part of the ICC World Cup community engagement. FINACT will shortly organise a meeting of Cricket Coordination Committee to update its members, and discuss our plan, preparation and schedule of this tournament.
ACT Grants - closing on 11 July
ACT Multi Cultural Grants are open now and will be closed on 11 July 2014. Guidelines and information on the online application process are available from the following link:
http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/multicultural/
services/grants/participation_multicultural_grants_program
Let us know, if you need any help in preparing the application and/or you want the FINACT to be auspice for its member associations in applying for the grants.
Commonwealth Grants - closing on 23 July
The Federal Government has initiated the new grants program. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is implementing a new way of working for grants. Applications for grant funding under the new arrangements will open on 19 June 2014 and close 23 July 2014. For more information visit http://www.dss.gov.au/grants/grant-programmes
IWN Community Survey - Please Participate
Integrated Women’s Network is a wing of Integrated Cultures ACT Inc. The Network aims to integrate women of South East Asian origin, from diverse cultural backgrounds and interests, with the larger Australian community, to build a stronger Australia through awareness, empowerment and connectivity. The focus of this group is on advocacy, positive affirmative action, and prevention of violence against women, mentorship and dissemination of timely information, thus enabling women’s empowerment with discussion and fun activities.
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Devdas - the Musical on Sat 16 August
 Shine n Rise Events Presents DEVDAS - the Musical (Dialogues in English) at 6.30 PM on Saturday, 16 August 2014 @ Canberra Theatre, London Cct, Canberra.
A LIVE MEGA MUSICAL SHOW with 50 Dazzling Dancers, 15 Musicians and 400 Costumes. Buy Tickets and get EARLY BIRD discounts that is 10% OFF - available now (Use coupon “PD” to get extra 5% Off).
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CMCAA Event on Sat 5 July
 The Canberra Multicultural Artists Association Inc presents A Winter Evening of Multicultural Entertainment on Sat 5 July 2014 at the Macedonian Community Hall, Queanbeyan.
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Women Event - Teej by GOPIO on 27 July
GOPIO Canberra Inc. is planning to host an event 'Women Event - Teej' more common in most of the northern states of India. However, we would like to engage as many NRIs/PIOs community in the event. The event will be first time at the public level.
The event will be on 27 July at Theo Notaras Building at 5-9 pm.
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