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FROM THE DESK

The Pakistan hockey team has left for Japan to participate in

Asian Champions Trophy and thanks to all who attended the

matches to support the Australian and Pakistani teams. The

free tickets provided by the Hockey Australia were all

distributed among the community members.

Thanks also to the members who attended the Vincent

Celebrates Eid Festival on 20th October and were entertained

by a range of performances including Pakistani band Talbees

and variety of halal food.

This is first time that the management committee members

were participating in more than one event at a time and did a

wonderful job. Please now wait for our next event is on 16th

November which will also officially mark the first anniversary of

the group being incorporated in 2012.

Today is the last day for voting your favourite nominee in the

Pride of Australia medal so do take a couple of minutes to

acknowledge the role models and a very happy Deepawali to all

our Indian friends and supporters.

14th October 2013

Contents:

Page 1: From the Desk

Page 2: Pakistan Hockey Team in Perth

Page 3: Vincent Celebrates Eid

Page 4: Group Updates

Page 5: Pride of Australia

Matters of Heart

Page 6: Creative Expressions

Page 7: UWA Plant Sale

Adelaide University Alumni Council

46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, [email protected]

Office bearers

President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui

Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud

[email protected]

Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq

[email protected]

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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. For membership, please

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COMMUNITY UPDATES

PAKISTAN HOCKEY TEAM VISITS PERTH

Since CHOGM 2011 our group has been actively supporting the Pakistani National Team. Following

successful service last year, Rida Ahmed was again the liaison officer for the team this year. As the

planning went smoothly one day before arrival there was major hiccup in the visa processing and at one

stage there were doubts if the team will be able to arrive in time but Australian High Commission, Hockey

Australia and Liaison Officer all worked throughout the night to ensure the team arrives at the scheduled

time.

Similarly just one night away from departure the Captain of the team Muhammed Imran was injured and

had to be taken to the hospital. From our group we arranged an outing for the team on their last day in Perth.

After offering Friday prayers team went to Matilda Bay for an Aussie barbecue and the most interesting

aspect of this barbecue was that the senior management of the team prepared the burgers for the players and

let them enjoy one day stress free.

After the barbecue the team went to Cottesloe beach to spend the rest of the day which ended with a private

dinner. While Rida was officially presented by a signed shirt from the players and PHF flag as a token of

appreciation, the group received the official shield from the Secretary General, Pakistan Hockey Federation.

IT is also a pleasure to announce that Imran Shah, the Pakistani goal keeper has been offered a contract to

join Busselton hockey club next year which he has accepted.


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VINCENT CELEBRATES EID

The group was actively involved since July in planning the event with representatives from the City of

Vincent, Office of Multicultural Interest and other groups. This was the inaugural event and the first

one in WA where a city Council has taken the initiative to organise a Muslim celebration to showcase

the religious and cultural diversity of WA.

The initiative was taken by Hon. Alannah McTiernan, then Mayor of the city of Vincent who was later

elected as the member of the Federal Parliament. Hence the responsibility lied on the Acting mayor A

day before the event the elections for local councils were held in WA and Cr. John Carry was elected a

the new Mayor for the City of Vincent. This was his first official engagement and he acknowledged all

the hard work that was put into place for such an exciting event by everyone involved.

Hon. Sam Dastyari the senate member from New South Wales was also present at the event and spen

quite a bit of time at our stall interacting with PIA members and Dana the President of UWA Muslim

Students Association.

The group served traditional Channa Chaat at the stall to raise funds for our Australia day Project in

Sialkot. This initiative is led by Fatima who was well supported by Maria throughout the day without

any break. They have raised about 250 AUS dollars for the school.


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GROUP UPDATES

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 athttp://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainc or through the

group Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia. Our Youtube channel can be

accessed athttps://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1. You can also follow our twitter account @PIAInc

Meeting with Hon. Senator Sam Dastyari

Hon. Senator Sam Dastyari was kind enough to spare sometime on 21st

October to meet us at the

University of Western Australia. The meeting was attended by Dana as well and it was nice to have a

conversation with a young leader in Australian Politics. Hon. Senator spoke very highly of the Pakistan

community in Sydney and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney. We look forward for the

senator to visit us again.

Pakistan Cultural Day on 23rd

March 2014

Just a reminder once again Save the date 23rd

March 2014 for Pakistan celebration day within the City

of Joondalup. If you have any ideas to make the celebration more successful let us know.

ETHNIC COMMUNITIES COUNCIL OF WA

The AGM has been called for 30th October with elections for the new Management Committee.
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http://prideofaustralia.com.au/Time is running out so vote now. Today is the last day.

MATTERS OF HEART

16th November 2013 7 10 pm

Bentley Community Centre

We will be celebrating Seniors week by arranging an event on 16th

November so mark the diary. The

event will be presided by Sir Yaar M Khan. Mr. Nazar Khan has been requested by the group for Nizamat

and from tomorrow invitations will be circulated to the poets. We want this event to be representative o

Indo Pak subcontinent so if there are any potential literary figures who we should be requesting to

present, please let us know.

PIA BANNER

We have now our own banner which many of you would have seen at Hockey stadium. This will be

delivered to us soon.
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Vol. 3: Issue 22

FRIENDS OF THE GROUNDS COMMUNITY PLANT SALE: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN

AUSTRALIA

On Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November from 12 to 2pm at the Taxonomic Garden -

Greenhouse 5

Most plants will be under $5 with plenty of herbs ,exotics and some natives. Also plants are suitable for

indoor pot plants. Cash only. Please support the Friends of the Ground. Funds are going towards

renovating the Taxonomic Garden.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

The University of Adelaide Council is establishing an Alumni Council for the purpose of advising and

furthering the interests and objectives of the University on matters relevant to Alumni.

The Alumni Council will consist of six elected Alumni, representing each of the six Faculty Groups and up

to 10 Alumni and two representatives of the University appointed by the Council of the University. The

Alumni Council will work with the University Engagement Branch to:

Assist with the hosting program and other activities that promote and enrich the studentexperience

Enable Alumni-led career mentorships and placements for students and Alumni Work with the University to provide advice in the development of policy in relation to Alumni and

their role in the University community

Assist with the promotion of the University Encourage amongst Alumni a culture of giving to the University Advise on any other matter as agreed between the Council of the University and the Alumni

Council

Nominations are hereby called for from each of the following Faculty Groups:

Faculty of Engineering, Mathematical and Computer Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of the Professions Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Schools at Roseworthy and Waite Campuses

Who is eligible to be nominated?A graduate from the University of Adelaide who has been awarded a degree from one of the above

Faculties and Schools:

Candidates in respect to a specific Faculty must be nominated by another Alumni member of thatspecific Faculty group

Candidates can be nominated for only one of the above Faculty groupsWhen and how do I nominate?

www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au
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