Volume 2

Issue 26

Pakistanis in Australia Inc.

A newsletter of the community, for the community and by the community

23rd December 2012

Contents:
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays and welcome 2013

This is the last issue of the year and time to thank all of you for your continued support and messages of best wishes. It is also time when most of us are visiting friends and relatives in Pakistan. May you all have a safe journey back home. For those who are in Australia three things to remember

Group update Research opportunities HESTA Awards

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Young Leaders Program Australia Day 2013

a. Drive safely and do not work hard. In WA fatigue zones have been created by WA Police. b. Many of us will be going to beaches to enjoy the summer. Beware of water and sharks especially when you do not know swimming. Take precautions rather than being adventurous. c. Do not forget to apply sunscreen when outdoors. Take care of your health.

Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is an incorporated group to support students and migrants from Pakistan in their settlement and to initiate projects in Australia and Pakistan that promote mutual collaboration between two countries and promote a positive image of Pakistan and Australia 46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

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GROUP UPDATES
QUAIDS DAY
25th December is Quaids Day to honour our father of nation. Across Pakistan and overseas special programs are organized to celebrate and acknowledge his contribution.

WA MULTICULTURAL AWARDS
It is a pleasure to support Ananda Barton, a volunteer of Ethnic Communities Council of WA who has been nominated in the category of Individual Excellence Award. Ananda has always promoted our group and its activities through weekly Community Communications which he produces as his role of Literacy coordinator. Many of you would have already met him at our bowling Olympiad or ECCWA book fair which is his brainchild. His level of support is not just limited to organisational level but he also extends it at individual level. One of our key members Mr. Iqbal Khan is running a project to support education in Pakistan by transforming his home into a free school in a very remote area. Ananda has played a very important role in providing books to establish a library for an underserved area in Pakistan. Best Wishes to Ananda Barton.

FUNDING APPLICATIONS
We have been involved in a grant proposal submitted through ECCWA which has not been successful at the moment however we have been encouraged to resubmit the same proposal incorporating the feedback for the second round. This is work in progress. The second project for bowling night is also submitted and outcome is awaited.

ANNUAL DAY ON 23rd FEBRUARY, 2013 at 5.30 pm

Please save the date for 23rd February 2013 to receive our first annual report. The invitations will be sent in 2nd week of January 2013. MORNING TEA WITH MINISTER CASTRILLI Thanks to Umair Chaudhry for attending the morning tea on behalf of this group. The event was attended by a number of delegates from different organisations to discuss issues with the Hon. Minister. 2

RESEARCH
Muslim Minorities and Dynamics of Inclusion/Exclusion: Australia and India as Case studies. A research project is currently underway at University of Western Australia funded through a grant of Australia-India Institute, University of Melbourne, Australia and Centre for Muslim States and Societies at the UWA. The research involves face to face interviews so if you want to participate please contact Mrs. Mehwish Bangash at mehwish.iftikhar@gmail.com Domestic Violence A research project is also underway to participate in the National Conference on Domestic Violence. There is a possibility of joining the team as a researcher. This will involve about 10 hours of work during first week of January followed by another 25 hours till March. Drop us a line by 31st December 2013 if you are interested to participate.

HESTA COMMUNITY SECTOR AWARDS

The HESTA Community Sector Awards is presented by HESTA the leading industry super fund for health and community services and the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS). The total prize pool of $30,000 is generously provided by ME Bank, proud supporter of the awards. The next awards will be held on Monday 25 March 2013 in conjunction with the ACOSS National Conference in Adelaide. The awards recognise outstanding service provision, advocacy and leadership in improving the lives of people who rely on access to the services of this sector. It is an opportunity to publicly recognise the inspirational work individuals and organisations provide to the broader community, supporting those who need it most. The awards are also intended to raise community awareness of the need for all members of our community to share the responsibility of working towards a more inclusive, compassionate and effective society. There are three award categories, designed to cover the wide range of professions and skills within Australias community sector. If you know a remarkable individual or organisation in the community sector, recognise their initiative and leadership by nominating them in any of the three categories. Social Impact Award Organisation Award Unsung Hero Award

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YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2013

Applications are now open for the Young Leaders Program to be held in 2013. Applications will be open from the 1st - 31st December, 2012. Program Details: You can read more about the program, selection criteria and application process at http://youngleadersinagedcare.ning.com Selection Panel and Process: The selection panel will decide on the participants of the program. This includes the CEO/senior executive's from each of the host organisations, Southcare, Baptistcare and MercyCare plus the program facilitator, Alicia Curtis. The selection made by this panel is final. All applicants will be told of the result by the 23rd January 2013. When you are satisfied that you can participate fully in the program by attending all workshops, please head over to our online application form below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/youngleadersprogram

AUSTRALIA DAY 2013

It seems that this year Australia Day will coincide with 12th Rabiul Awwal which means that it will be a public holiday in Pakistan so a final decision will be made once moon is sighted and more information will be available in next newsletter.

This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep community informed of whats happening in Pakistan and in Australia with a special focus on Western Australia at this time. We acknowledge that this newsletter is disseminated from Noongar land. The earlier issues can be accessed through web by accessing http://www.scribd.com/PIAInc or through the group Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia. Our Youtube channel can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1 . You can also follow our twitter account @PIAInc