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25 SEPTEMBER VOL.7 ISSUE 18

PIA NEWS FORTNIGHTLY

The official newsletter of Pakistanis In Australia Inc.

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Zarrin s Siddiqui IN THIS ISSUE
Thank you to all of you who attended the inaugural cruise last
week and we have been receiving requests for another one. Lets SENIORS WEEK
see how it goes. At this time we are looking at Pakistan Day event
in March as there is already a list of events planned till then.
LUDO STAR
The photographs are now uploaded on our facebook and youtube CRICKET MANIA
channel at; EXHIBITION AT PICA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep9JV1n3EX4&feature=share SBS REVIEW
FUNDRAISER
Thanks to Abdul Qadir of AQ Photography for taking the photographs in kind. For the
Seniors week we are waiting for the confirmation of the venue and will update you in next
issue. The date is set for 5th November, 2017 at 6 pm.

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
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THREE PROPOSED PROJECTS:
One of the benefits of arranging the cruise was to get feedback from everyone about what
are the expectations from this group. As part of the informal discussion there were three
proposed projects.

LUDO CHAMPIONSHIP

If you have not played Ludo for a while, it is time to get into the form as the championship is
around the corner. We will have three categories: one for girls and boys separately and then
a mixed one to decide who the real champion is.

#GUPSHUP

We had started the monthly catch ups. There was a need to book a venue once a month and
have informal catch-ups with each other with one dish party. It will be great to know how
many families are interested and where they reside so we can plan accordingly. Instead of
bringing one dish every month, we can delegate the task to one third of the group to
manage refreshment. This means that we will have a turn every third month and will be
easy to manage.

CONNECTING FAMILIES

This is one of the most difficult projects to embark upon. We do receive a couple of requests
every month to find a match. Under our current resources where all of us work full time, it is
very difficult to run however if we have a volunteer lady who is trustworthy and can
maintain confidentiality, it can be implemented. Please provide your feedback and look
around to find someone who can take this responsibility.

EXHIBITION AT PERTH INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Mark your diaries for the upcoming exhibition that officially opens on 10th November with
exhibits from Pakistani artists along with others depicting trauma and torture.
HELP FOR ROHINGYA MUSLIM CAMPAIGN
It was a successful event in Perth on 16th September and similar events have been held in other
states but the world is still waiting to hear support for the victims who have been inhumanely
treated by the military regime in Myanmar. It was sad to read in the West Australian on Saturday
that the poor souls were not reflected in the weekly search trends. Please keep the pressure on.

Australian Peace Organisation and Australia light Foundation "Help and Support Arakan Rohinga
Muslims" campaign". An event will be on the Saturday 30/09/2017 1pm at Al Muntada Centre 424
Barry rd Coolaroo Victoria Listen to the crisis Directly from Burmese Refugees Residing in
Melbourne.
PLEASE HELP NOW!
Banking Details
Australian Peace Organisation
BSB 013226
ACC. NO: 227811561
Description: "Arakan Rohinga and your name"
Sister Rubina 0422612030

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS