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An evening of Golden Oldies of Bollywood with

 

Saleem Zamaan

Keeps Mohd Rafi Alive

 

Venue:           Serbian Cultural Club 5 Heard Street, Mawson

Date:              Saturday 5th July 09

Time:             6.30pm for 7pm start

Door Entry:  $15 single; $25 couple

Children below 12 years restricted please.

 

On great demand and urge from our Desi friends who have heard Saleem sing last year in Canberra or elsewhere are still anxious to hear him again, and also for those who have not listened to his melodious voice - We have arranged this program for you all so that we all can enjoy together.

 

Serbian Club is a perfect setting as it has enough place to sit and a bar to quench your thirst.

 

Please have your dinner and come, however you can buy some light snacks during the break. Tea and Coffee will be available on payment.

 

If you want to know more about Saleem Zamaan please visit: www.youtube.com/saleemzamaan

 

You can hear him sing some of those numbers.

 

So come and enjoy!

 

For more information contact HASIB KHAN on 62941871 or Mob:  0404372818; E Mail: hasibkhan74@hotmail.com

 

Message from Vishnu Shiva Mandir

 

Vishnu Shiva Mandir Canberra announces its Post 2009 Maha Kumbhabhishekam Ceremonies due to the popular demand from the Canberra community.

 

Post  Mandalabhishekam  Ceremonies

Wednesday, 15 July – Wednesday, 29 July 2009

 

Please contact the Mandir Priest Shri Pradeep Bhat for bookings and further details.

 

T: 02 6286 6404; E: Vishnushivamandir@hotmail.com

 

Please visit Vishnu Shiva Mandir website: www.vishnushivamandir.org for up to date 2009 Mahakumbhabhishekam - News articles, Photo album, E-souvenir, Mandalabhishekam details and heaps of other religious information.

 

DO NOT MISS this opportunity to book and participate with your family in the 2009 Post Mandalabhishekam ceremonies!!!

 

Press Release

 

Indian High Commissioner Mrs Sujatha Singh’s

Message to Indian students and the larger Indian community

on Radio : 10 June 2009 : 12 noon

 

Friends,

 

I want to tell you that the well-being and safety of Indian students in Australia is of the utmost priority for Government of India, especially since the tragic events of 23rd May.

 

As you will be aware, the matter has been taken up at the highest level. Our Prime Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd; our External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna has spoken to FM Stephen Smith. They have stressed on the need to provide adequate security to our students. The Australian Government has assured us of its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Indian students studying in Australia.

 

I and the Consuls General in Sydney and Melbourne have also been in constant touch with Australian authorities – Ministers, both at the Federal and State level, the police authorities and the Australian Foreign Office and impressed upon them that the safety and security of our students needs to be assured.

 

For the past several days, we have been in touch with the authorities on a daily basis on this issue. They are as concerned about the situation as we are and are doing what they can and what needs to be done to reassure our students.

 

I know that you are concerned that the attacks seem to be still continuing. We share your concern and are all working to ensure that these attacks stop.

 

A clear message has been conveyed that urgent action is needed to ensure that attacks against our students studying in Australia stop and that strong measures are put into place to prevent these attacks from taking place.

 

I have visited Melbourne from 28-30 May and accompanied by CG Melbourne, I talked to the authorities, including Premier Brumby and Police Commissioner Simon Overland and also met our students in Footscray. More recently I visited Sydney on 8 June, where I went to Harris Park and met members of the Indian community, accompanied by the Consul General, Sydney. We are following events very closely.

 

I have received reports of the incident which took place at Harris Park on 8th June, 2009 evening and the demonstrations by members of the Indian community since then.

 

I would urge all the members of the Indian community to remain calm and refrain from taking the law in their hands.

 

It is important to work closely with the Australian authorities and especially the police, to ensure that the attacks are stopped.

 

Please do not do anything that makes the situation worse.

 

Do not take matters into your own hands.

 

Work within the framework of the law.

 

Any incident of attack/harassment should be promptly brought to the notice of police for taking appropriate action in the matter.

 

You should also bring any incident of attack or harrassment to the attention of the High Commission of India or the Consulates. Our contact details are on the web.

 

Our EAM has given some very useful advice to our students here – “I would like to urge the Indian students to be patient and show restraint. They have gone there (Australia) for higher studies. They should concentrate on that rather than retaliate.”

 

Please rest assured that the High Commission and the Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne remain in close and constant touch with all the concerned Australian authorities on these incidents and that we are all doing our best to do whatever we can to ensure the safety and security of our students in Australia.

 

Mrs Sujatha singh

Indian High Commissioner

 

For GUIDELINES FOR INDIAN STUDENTS WISHING TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

please visit Indian High Commission’s website: http://www.hcindia-au.org/GFIS.html

 

HTCC Florey invites you to

 

VEGETARIAN Food Fair

 

On Saturday, 18 July 2009

from 11am - 2pm

@HTCC, 81 Ratcliffe Cres, FLOREY

 

The HTCC invites you to a VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR to sample

A variety of Indian vegetarian dishes consisting of Samosas, Vadas, Pakoras, Puries

and accompaniments at very reasonable prices. Regular meals also available.

(Vegan meals will be available)

 

All WELCOME

 

The food-fair offers healthy and tasty food at a reasonable price.

Come, enjoy the food, and provide encouragement to our wonderful team of volunteers.

 Also, bring in your local friends and entertain them on quality vegetarian food at a competitive price.

 

If you wish to volunteer your services please come to the temple

a bit early and join a dedicated team of volunteers

 

For more information contact HTCC on 6259 3057 or visit: www.htcc.org.au

 

UNITED INDIAN ASSOCIATION Inc.

Presents

 

INDIA

AUSTRALIA

FRIENDSHIP FAIR 2009

 

Celebrate India’s Independence Day

Come & Meet Celebrities,

Bollywood Stars & Singers

Famous Cricketers

TV & Radio Personalities

 

SUNDAY 9th AUGUST 2009

10am till sunset (gates open 9.30am)

 

Athletic Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

 

Plus

Fun Rides, Food Stalls, Camel Rides,

Cultural Programs, Other Variety Stalls

Fireworks & much much more !!

 

Entry Fee $5.00

Full Day Parking for $8.00 at designated venues

 

For more information contact:

Aruna Chandrala 0410 338 900

Vijaykumar 0403 172 722

 

THE

FREEDOM

CONCERT

 

USTAD AMJAD ALI KHAN

Master of the SAROD

www.sarod.com

 

LIVE in SYDNEY

 

15th August 09

State Theatre, Sydney

 

Enquiries:

Raj 0400 915151

Sanjay 0433 842363

 

Blood Donations Urgently Needed All Day This Month

 

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service urgently needs blood

donations this month. Our stock levels are falling due to

Winter colds and flu and increased hospital demand.

 

No matter what your blood type, we need you now!

 

Please call 13 14 95 if you can help us

save lives during July and August.

 

THANK YOU!!

 

http://www.donateblood.com.au/

 

HINDI Speaking VOLUNTEERS Needed URGENTLY !!

 

Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) urgently needs volunteers to assist with translating and interpreting services. Some of the recently arrived migrants from India speak Hindi and need assistance as they have a limited understanding of English.  

 

If you are willing to spare a few hours to help these migrants MARSS would love to hear from you. Please contact MARSS by e-mail comwork@tpg.com.au or ring 6248 8577.

 

Australia India Business Council (AIBC) AGM 2009

 

AIBC Canberra Chapter held its AGM on 13 May 2009. After the President’s report, the Management Committee elected Mr. Deepak–Raj Gupta as the President for FY 2009/2010.  Mr. Gupta thanked the outgoing President Mr. Warwick Ryan for all his efforts and achievement for AIBC Canberra Chapter and the Management Committee for their support. Mr. Gupta held the similar position in 2007/08.

 

The AIBC was set up in 1986 following recognition of the enormous trade potential between the two countries by the Prime Ministers of the day, Bob Hawke of Australia and Rajiv Gandhi of India.

 

Premier/Chief Minister-led trade delegations from each state and increasing numbers of bilateral delegations and business groups demonstrate stronger and deeper commercial ties between the two countries. AIBC is playing key role in managing links between the two business communities.

 

For more information please visit: www.aibc.org.au or email: E: act@aibc.org.au contact Deepak-Raj Gupta on 0403 456 660

 

AIBC:  Building stronger business links between Australia and India for the benefit of members

 

Know India Programme (KIP)

 

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has been organising the “Know India Programme” (KIP) for the younger generation of the Indian Diaspora.  The programme provides a forum for students and young professionals of Indian origin to familiarize themselves with India and interact with Government functionaries, business persons, academics, etc., as well as among themselves.  A brief note on the programme is attached, including support to be offered by the Government of India to selected participants.  The next 3 Know India Programmes are being organised as follows:

 

           

 

Period

Partner States

Last date for receipt of nominations in the High Commission

13th KIP

Dec. 2009 – Jan. 2010

Kerala, Haryana

10 September 2009

14th KIP

March 2010

Rajasthan, Goa

10 December 2009

 

2. Interested persons in the age group of 18-26 years may send their applications ( Click Here for the Form ) along with their two passport size photographs, bio-data, achievements in any particular field, and interest in India, to the Mission by the due dates mentioned above.  It may also be indicated if the persons applying for the programme have visited India earlier. 

 

3. For any clarification, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs may be contacted at the following e-mail – usds2@moia.nic.in

 

For Guidelines on Know-India Programme Please Click Here

 

With regards,

 

V.K. Sharma

Deputy High Commissioner

High Commission of India

3-5 Moonah Place, Yarralumla ACT 2600

Tel.: +61-2-62731106; Fax: +61-2-62734917

 

Message from Office for Children, Youth and Family Support, Department of Disability, Housing and  Community Services

 

ACT Young People’s Plan 2009-2014

 

Young Canberrans urged to have their say on their future.

 

Young Canberrans and those that work with young people are urged to comment on the discussion paper on the new ACT Young Peoples’ Plan 2009-2014.

The new plan will set clear benchmarks to make sure we are meeting our goals, in the areas of education, health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Issues you may want to comment on may include living sustainably and the environment, individual and community wellbeing, moving from education

to further training and work, representation of young people in the media and cyber-bullying.  You might also want to comment on sporting facilities or getting involved in advisory groups, boards and committees.

 

The discussion paper on the ACT Young Peoples’ Plan 2009-2014 can be found at www.dhcs.act.gov.au  or  www.youth.act.gov.au

 

For further information phone Christina Towns on 6205 4369. Comments close at 5.00pm Thursday 23 July 2009.

 

Authorised by Michael Reid, Director, Youth Directorate, Office for Children, Youth and Family Support, Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services

 

LIVE SMART: MULTILINGUAL LIVING SKILLS WEBSITE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

 

Live Smart is a new multilingual living skills website for young people and their workers. The website provides living skills info in 6 languages (Arabic, Amharic, Dinka, Swahili, Karen and English) and features an interactive ‘make your own budget’ tool. The website is a resource you can use in your work with young people as they learn about housing, managing mobile phone bills, getting legal advice and staying happy and healthy. Look out for recorded interviews with young people – they’ll be added to the site by the end of June.

 

For more info, visit Live Smart at: http://www.livesmart.net.au/

 

Message from Department of Immigration and Citizenship

 

Changes to the Citizenship Test

 

Why is the citizenship test changing?

 

A review of the Australian citizenship test was undertaken to help the government examine the content and operation of the citizenship test to make sure that it is achieving its purpose of providing an effective pathway for residents to become Australian citizens.

 

See:  www.citizenshiptestreview.gov.au 

 

Also, SEE ATTACHMENT here for questions and answers regarding changes to the citizenship test.

 

More information is available on the citizenship website:  www.citizenship.gov.au

 

Message from Department of Immigration and Citizenship

 

Changes to the Migration Program
The Australian Government will revise the migration program for the second half of 2008-09 so that skilled migrants who have a confirmed job, or have skills in critical need will be given priority for a permanent visa to come to Australia. The changes, effective from 1 January, will ensure that the Skilled Migration program is driven by the requirements of industry and targets skills in critical need across a number of sectors.
More information can be found at:  
http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/media-releases/2008/ce08123.htm

 

Tax Bonus Payment
If your 2007-08 taxable income was $100 000 or less and you paid tax, you could be eligible to receive a tax bonus payment of up to $900.
Payments start from 6 April 2009 and are tax free.
http://ato.gov.au/corporate/content.asp?doc=/content/00178930.htm

Education Tax Refund
If you’re eligible for the Education Tax Refund you could get 50 per cent back on a range of primary and secondary school education expenses.
This site will help you determine if you are eligible, what you can claim, how much you can claim and how you can claim.
http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/home/

Economic Stimulus Plan
This website provides extensive information on the Australian
Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan.
http://www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au/

 

Centrelink ‘Supporting Multicultural Australians’
Centrelink has released a new brochure called ‘Supporting Multicultural Australians’. This brochure, translated into 35 languages, is designed to provide an easy-to-read overview of Centrelink’s payments and  services.
More information is available at:
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/multifilestores/mcah1806_0810

Buying on the Internet
Australia has strict laws which control the import and export of goods including purchases made over the Internet. Many items available on the Internet are prohibited or restricted under customs legislation.  Check with customs before buying.

More information can be found at: http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/FS_BuyingOnTheInternet070503.pdf

Grocery Choice
Grocery Choice is an Australian Government initiative. It helps  consumers find the cheapest supermarket chain in their area without having to compare hundreds of prices.
More information is available at:
http://www.grocerychoice.gov.au/

Culture and Heritage - government community grants
This website helps you find funding available under a variety of grant  programs for individuals, businesses and communities to help you develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or  provide assistance in times of hardship.

Government community grants site:
http://www.grantslink.gov.au

Australian Government information
A portal for Australian Government services:
http://www.Australia.gov.au

Community information and services
Information and services for Australians:
http://www.community.gov.au

Kind Regards,

Sarah Rose
Community Liaison Officer, Multicultural Affairs Section
Community Engagement and Multicultural Affairs Branch, ACT and Regions Office
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ph: (02) 6195 6186 ; Fax: (02) 6248 0479 ; Email:
sarah.rose@immi.gov.au

 

Important: Stimulus Package – Tax Bonus Payment

 

Overview:

If you earned less than $100,000 in the 2007-08 financial year and paid tax you could be eligible to receive a bonus payment of up to $900. Payments start from early April 2009 and are tax free.

 

What do you need to do?

If you have already lodged your 2007-08 tax return the Tax Office will automatically calculate your eligibility and entitlements and send your payment to you.

Your payment will be deposited into the bank account you nominated in your 2007-08 tax return or sent as a cheque to the address on that return.

Unless you have been granted a deferred lodgment date by the Tax Office prior to 18 February 2009, you must lodge your 2007-08 tax return by 30 June 2009 to be eligible. E-tax  is available to lodge your return online.

 

Change your bank account or address details by 15 March 2009:

You need to contact the Tax Office to change your details if you have already lodged your 2007-08 tax return and:

 

- your bank account or postal address has changed since you lodged, or

- you want this one-off payment to be deposited into a bank account not nominated in your return.

 

Please note, if your tax agent manages payments and correspondence for you, we may not have your personal bank account or postal address details.

 

Special arrangements have been put in place for people affected by bushfires and floods. For more information call our automated phone service on 1300 686 636.

 

Outstanding debts:

If you have an outstanding tax debt, and you are entitled to a tax bonus, the Tax Office will not offset your tax bonus against this debt. You will receive the tax bonus as a cheque or a payment into your bank account.

 

To assist you in determining your eligibility and estimated payment, the Tax Office has created an online Tax Bonus Calculator.

 

For all the above and more information please visit: Australian Taxation Office or www.australia.gov.au or ring ATO on 13 28 61

 

 

Education Tax Refund

 

The Education Tax Refund (ETR) is a new government initiative to help with the cost of educating primary and secondary school children. It means eligible parents, carers, legal guardians and independent students could get 50% back on some education expenses. This includes items like computers, educational software, textbooks and stationery.

 

Most people are eligible for the ETR because they receive Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A. However, there are some payments that prevent you from receiving FTB Part A, but which still entitle you to receive the refund. You can also claim the refund if you are an independent student.

 

For more information, see Am I eligible?

 

You can claim the ETR each financial year for children in primary and/or secondary school, or if you are an independent student. You will be able to claim the refund from 1 July 2009 for the 2008/09 financial year. This means you can claim for items purchased from 1 July 2008. Remember to keep your receipts as they will help you calculate your entitlement and you may be required to produce them as proof of purchase.

 

You can claim the ETR even if you are not required to lodge a tax return. For more information, see How do I claim? or visit: http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/about-the-ETR/

 

ARE YOU READY FOR DIGITAL TV??

 

Between 2010 and 2013 analog free-to-air TV signals are being switched off and replaced with digital-only signals. How will this affect you? Find out here.

 

To keep receiving free-to-air TV after the digital switchover in your area you will need a television that is capable of receiving digital signals (if you don’t have one already).

 

There are two options for you:

Option 1 - Get a digital set top box to convert your existing analog TV

Option 2 - Upgrade to a television with an in-built digital tuner

 

What this means is you do not have to get a new TV if you do not want to. But, if you have an analog TV, you will need to get a set top box.

 

For more information visit: http://www.digitalready.gov.au/ or email: switchover@dbcde.gov.au or Call our information line: 1800 20 10 13

 

 

freeview

more for free

 

freeview will give viewers

more moments,

more channels,

for free

 

freeview is

free-to-view

no monthly fees or

ongoing costs

 

what is freeview?

Australia is switching to digital television.

freeview is the brand name for the collection of

digital tv channels from Australia’s free-to-view networks.

It isn’t any one channel or service – rather it is a suite of channels.

 

For more information visit: www.freeview.com.au

 

Home Energy Action Kits available from ACT Libraries

 

If you are interested in reducing energy costs and taking action against climate change, the Home Energy Action Kit can help you. The Kit can be borrowed from ACT Libraries and will enable you to perform an energy audit of your home and develop your own Home Energy Action Plan.

 

The Kit contains equipment, instructions and worksheets that will assist you to find practical ways to save energy around your home and to reduce your energy bills.

 

After using the Kit, if you would like more assistance, call the Home Energy Advice Team on 6260 6165 to discuss the option of having a professional ACT Energy wise audit.

 

 

 

Message from Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

 

Interpreting Services Available at Pharmacies

 

Did you know that free telephone interpreting services are available at pharmacies? The service is provided through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). 

 

TIS National provides telephone interpreting services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has interpreters speaking more than 160 languages and dialects. 

 

More information about the service is available at: http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/help_with_translating/

 

If your pharmacy is not registered for this service, please ask them to call 131 450.  It will only take a few minutes for the pharmacy to get registered. 

 

The registration form for pharmacies is also available at: http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/help_with_translating/_pdf/pharmacy-application.pdf

 

Doctor's priority line: General practitioners and specialists in private practice also have access to free interpreting through TIS National on 131 450

 

Immigration Bridge in Canberra

 

A magnificent pedestrian bridge is to be built across Lake Burley Griffin in the nation’s capital to commemorate the contributions of the more than 10 million migrants who have permanently settled here in Australia since 1788.

 

The building of the Immigration Bridge will serve as a focus for a national quest to gather stories of migration for publication in a Migration Book which will be on display on the Bridge, as well as published online.

 

In a milestone campaign for the gathering of Australian history, we will engrave the names of over 200,000 of those 10 million on the sculpted stainless steel of the Bridge handrail.

 

The building of the Immigration Bridge across Lake Burley Griffin in the Nation's Capital is a NATIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT. For future generations, the surfaces of this iconic Australian Bridge will be engraved with the names, dates and stories of migrants who have come here over the last 200 or so years - our ancestors – ourselves.

 

What better CHRISTMAS GIFT than to reserve a place for your wife or husband, parents, grandparents or ancestors on the HISTORY HANDRAIL. It is a gift that will last for future generations - a gift that can be organised online - just follow the prompts! Need a hand? - call 1300 300 046.

 

Timetable: The complex design will be finalised in 2009, the History Handrail Subscription should be filled during 2008, and construction is anticipated to take place to take place 2010-2011, ready for an opening in 2012 - in time for the Centenary of Canberra in 2013.

 

"The Immigration Bridge is an inspired concept, designed to represent and honour Australia's history of immigration since white settlement. Our culture is rich with the stories of people from all over the globe who have chosen to live in Australia. This will be an important monument to those stories. It will create a place where people can gather to experience and reflect upon the makings of our diverse nation." - Hon. Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister.

 

For more information click on www.immigrationbridge.com.au

 

MEASURE UP 

Why Measure Up? 

1 in 2 Australian adults is overweight. And, irrespective of your height or build, if your waistline is getting bigger it could mean you are at increased risk of chronic diseases like some cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 

In 2005, 7.4 million Australian adults or 1 in 2 was overweight or obese, and, irrespective of your height or build, if your waistline is getting bigger it could mean you are at increased risk of developing a chronic disease such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Being overweight causes excess fat around your waist to coat your organs. Even a small deposit of this fat increases the risk that you will have serious health problems. 

For more information why and how you should measure up please visit: www.australia.gov.au/MeasureUp 

 

Need assistance in becoming an Australian Citizen?

 

Help is now available through the Citizenship Support Grants Program (CSGP).

 

Advice on how to apply for citizenship

Tutorial sessions

A practice test

Referrals to other services

 

www.citizenship.org.au   or info@citizenship.org.au

 

Vanessa Giles

Citizenship Coordinator, Citizenship Support Grants Program (CSGP)

SE NSW & ACT Region, QMLC

(02) 6257 2144; vanessa@citizenship.org.au

 

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Canberra Chapter

 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) ( http://www.icai.org/ ) has recently announced that overseas chapter can be opened in any city of a foreign country if there are at least 20 members in that city. I have taken the initiative of forming a Canberra chapter if I can collect sufficient number of interested ICAI members. This will be a very good opportunity for ICAI members living in Canberra for networking and getting our voice heard at an international level. If there are any member(s) of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India who live in Canberra region and is interested in this initiative, please contact Basu Banka. His details are: Email : bdbnj4198@yahoo.com  ; Mobile: 0408 504467 ; Land line: 6266 7758 (work) / 6259 0508 (home)

 

Message from High Commission of India

 

New Visa Fees
 
The Government of India has decided to revise the rates of visa fees for all

categories except Tourist Visa with effect from July 01, 2008.  

For the revised visa fees schedule please CLICK HERE   .
 
For more information contact Manoj Kumar, Attache (Cons),

High Commission of India, Canberra on 6273 3999

 

Scholarship Programme for Indian Diaspora Children (SPDC)-2008

 

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs is offering a Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC)-2008.  Details of the programme is available on the website of Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (www.moia.gov. in) and that of Ed.CIL (www.edcil.co. in). 

 

With regards,

 

Vinod Kumar, Deputy High Commissioner for India

Canberra

Tel: +61-2-62731106; Fax: +61-2-62733328

 

 CHINMAYA CLASSES in CANBERRA

 

The Canberra branch of Chinmaya Mission, Sydney have been conducting classes for teenagers (age 11 thru 15), young adults (age 18 thru 25) and senior adults (21 onwards) in Hindu values, festivals and symbolism and sacred texts since March 2007. All classes are run in a fun atmosphere where discussion is encouraged and attempt is made to apply Hindu religion to our lives and the world around us.

 

For more information, please contact Chandra Rangnath on 62917900/ 0424-466-335 OR Prasanth Ramkumar on 0422-770-541 OR Brahmachari Gopal Chaitanya of Chinmaya Mission Sydney on (02) 8850-7400/ 0416-482-149

 

Countdown to 2013 Centenary Celebrations

CANBERRA 100 (1913 - 2013)

 

It’s now less than four years until Canberra’s biggest birthday party yet, celebrating 100 years since Lady Denman officially named our city “Canberra”. Planning is well under way to make 2013 a year to remember for all Australians.

 

On 12 March 2013 Canberra will celebrate 100 years since its naming as the National Capital of Australia. Planning is underway for a year of memorable celebrations to mark this special anniversary not only for Canberrans but for all Australians.

 

The Centenary of Canberra will create lasting legacies in many forms, to take our city confidently into the next century. At the centre of the centenary program will be the community, local and national. You are encouraged as Canberrans and Australians to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra in your own way. It could be with your family, your school, your community or within...

 

For more information on the Centenary of Canberra visit: www.canberra100.com.au