Dear Visitor ji,

While we were deservedly enjoying much awaited rains, breaking of drought and relief from bushfires, another catastrophe knocked on our doors. Coronavirus COVID-19 that was detected in Wuhan China on 12 December 2019 has spread to 127 countries, including Australia.

World Health Organisation has declared coronavirus COVID-19 a pandemic. It is causing significant economic impact and widespread cancellations and postponements globally.

Subsequent to the Council of Australian Governments meeting on 13 March 2020 directives have been issued regarding public gathering.

Considering the health and well-being of public and the directives issued by authorities to combat spread of COVID-19, the AusIndia Fair to be held on 28 March 2020 has been postponed until further notice. Several other events organised by FINACT members have also been cancelled or postponed.

Once again Australians are being challenged. We are dealing with a ‘constantly evolving situation’.

Viruses do not discriminate. Coronavirus has reinforced the need for personal hygiene and cough/sneezing etiquettes.

Please stay safe, well and hydrated. It is particularly important to keep our frame of mind positive to give our immunity best chance to protect us. Let us look out for each other and work together so that this pandemic can be contained before it causes further damage.

Good luck to our country.

Sunita S Dhindsa

President

It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.
      ― Germany Kent

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-13/coronavirus-faq-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions/12042318

Postponed - AusIndia Fair 2020 on Sat 28 March

The AusIndia Fair and Harmony Day celebrations to be held on Saturday 28 March 2020 have been postponed until further notice.

Decision to postpone the AusIndia Fair was taken in the interest of public health safety and directives issued by authorities for public gatherings due to COVID-19 outbreak.

If you have any concerns please contact the President of FINACT or the AusIndia Fair Coordinator, Mr Rattesh Gumber (0433 029 389).

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. 

Cancelled - Holi Mela on Sat 14 March

The safety and well-being of our communities is of the highest importance to us.

Due to the growing concerns over COVID-19 and now that we have a case in Canberra too, the HTCC EC and the Gujarati Samaj of ACT have made the difficult decision to cancel the Holi Mela that was to be held on Saturday 14 March 2020.

Please stay safe, clean and healthy.

Cancelled - An Evening of Folk, Tagore and Modern Songs on Sat 28 March

Due to Coronavirus related travel restrictions, safety and uncertainty, we've decided to cancel the show for the time being.

Please bear with us for the inconvenience and contribute to the national safety initiatives against the now-declared pandemic.

It's one of such unfortunate time. Thank you for your help. 

Postponed - BJSM Holi Milan 2020 on Sun 29 March

The safety and well-being of our members and other communities are of the highest importance to us. 

As the governments as well as health organisations have grave concerns over COVID-19, we must comply with all advisory and directives to protect ourself. Our contribution towards preventative measures are of utmost importance.

Please stay clean and follow all hygenic practices to protect yourself and people around you.

After consulting with community members and some health practitioners, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Holi Milan until further notice.