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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
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Office bearers
President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui
Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud
Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq
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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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