PIA NEWS VOL.

Issue 07

PIA News
Vol.5

15th March 2015

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ALL EYES ON 20

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MARCH 2015

PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

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#ICC2015 PAKISTAN FACES AUSTRALIA ON 20 MARCH

After the thrilling win today, Friday seems to be a busy day for us. One of the most difficult moments is ahead so
get both flags out and wave them as two teams face each other for knock out match. The good thing is this match
will be telecast live through Free to Air TV so everyone can enjoy.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

The annual report is in progress as both Fatima and Maria complete their sections. During last two weeks we
have also held discussions with individual members to identify issues that need action and will help us to develop
a roadmap for 2015.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

April is an important day for both Australia and Pakistan as the last week marks Remembrance day. As ANZAC
centenary is marked by events across Australia, 30th April is the day when Pakistani nation remembers those who
have sacrificed their lives for us. This will be special as we are still mourning the lives of 152 lives lost in the
massacre on 16th December 2014. Please save the date. The other proposed events this year are

May: Australias biggest morning tea

01st June is the Kite festival in collaboration with Desi WA marking celebrate WA day. Venue TBC.
19th July is Eid event titled: Pakistan seen, felt and heard. Venue to be confirmed.
September Telethon event
November Seniors Week event

Finally few tickets are available for 21st March so please get them urgently today. Remember kids under 12 are
free but we need to know the number beforehand.

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ENGAGEMENTS
Last two weeks have been busy as we celebrated International Womens
Day and then on Saturday Harmony week celebrations were launched.
International Womens Day started with the flower sent by Hon. Andrea
Mitchell, Member for Kingsley.
Hon. Liza Harvey launched the new State Government scholarship
program to encourage women into trade and industry areas with low
female participation. This program targets women over 18 who have left
school and are thinking about training in a non-traditional trade or
industry, you may qualify for a State Government scholarship. One
hundred scholarships will be available in the first year of the program.
These scholarships will provide new opportunities for women to carry
out training in a range of trade and industry areas including
agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, food, electrical,
engineering, maritime and telecommunications.
Either women or employers can apply for the scholarships.
There are around 180 approved qualifications linked to non-traditional
occupations, across many industries, to choose from. View the eligible
qualifications at
http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/dtwcorporateinfo/policiesandguidelines/Documents/Qualifications%20list%20%20final%203%20March%202015.pdf
Further guidelines, including eligibility criteria, approved providers and application information will be
available today.
This event was followed by attendance at Hall of Fame event hosted at the Governors House.
UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
Focus group on the impact of terrorism related language: 16 th March 2015 in Perth followed by Red Cross and
DIBP meeting this week.
BARBECUE ON 29TH MARCH 2015

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BASANT IN MELBOURNE

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SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF UNSW

https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au/scholarship/sc_al_search_detail.display_scholarship_details?p_schedule_id=
2611&p_scholarship_specific_id=1022