IndianCare

📅 Mark your calendars! Victoria Police will deliver an expert talk on information about domestic violence and sexual offences in Victoria.

🗓️ Date: 15th May
🕖 Time: 7 PM to 8 PM
🌐 Online

Don't miss this crucial discussion! Spread the word and join us online.

Are you an international student and require some help with food relief ?

Visit VicWISE and Study Melbourne website to find out when they will be serving up free meals.

It's more than just food relief; it's community care, genuine support, and a warm meal to welcome those in need with open arms.

🎉 Join us in celebrating the volunteering spirit of our Indian community! 🙌 IndianCare invites all current and potential volunteers to join us for a lunch and find out ways to give back to the community.
This is a great opportunity to know where our Indian community needs most help. See you there! 🍲

🌟 Do you look after a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or who is frail due to age? 🌟

Do your caring responsibilities affect
your wellbeing or your ability to work,
study or socialise? 🤝

If you answered yes to any of these
questions, Carer Gateway can help you. 💙

🎉 Exciting News for Indian Students in Victoria! 🎉

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 1st!
📍 Where: Investment Centre Victoria, Level 46, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
🕒 Time: Arrival at 3:45pm for a 4:00pm start until 5:30pm

Join Dr. Sushil Kumar, Consul General of India in Melbourne, and Caroline Hartnett, Acting Director of Study Melbourne, for an unforgettable experience!

🌟 Meet vibrant Indian student leaders, Divya Sharma and Sarbjeet Singh, Victorian International Students of the Year 2022 and 2023 respectively. 🏆

Discover essential information, enjoy entertainment, indulge in delicious food, and seize the opportunity to network with fellow students.

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to build new connections and feel at home in Victoria. 🎓🌏

Join a Research Project! 🌟

Are you an elderly Indian immigrant living in Melbourne's outer regional suburbs?

The Department of Social Work at the University of Melbourne is conducting a study on the wellbeing of elderly Indian immigrants in outer regional suburbs. They invite senior gentlemen and ladies aged 65-75 from Geelong, Brimbank, Wyndham, Casey, Greater Dandenong, and Monash to participate.

👥Eligibility Criteria :
• The participants should be an Indian immigrant in Melbourne for the last 2 years at least
• Age category 65-75
• Should have access to valid email id, a smart phone /laptop with internet access with the ability to respond verbally to the questions.
• Understand, read and speak English with the researcher who is from India as well.
• Willing to attend a Zoom meeting for 60 minutes with the researcher to answer the questions about their access to social support.
• No personal identity of the participants or their family members will be revealed at any stage of the study.

📧 Interested? Drop an email at [email protected] before April 30, 2024.

Further details about the project and interview will be provided to interested participants.

Let's make a difference together! 🌟

We want to thank Minister Ingrid Stitt for meeting IndianCare team. We were grateful to discuss matters pertaining to cultural appropriate services to aged Indian population, mental health and other related matters with Indian community.

Join us to celebrate Vaisakhi at Indian Street festival, Monash Public Library tomorrow. Let’s have a chat over a garma garm chai cup.

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

From all of us at IndianCare, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Eid! May this special occasion bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into your lives. Let's cherish the moments of togetherness, love, and gratitude.

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Racism is unacceptable. If you or someone you know has faced discrimination and racism, there are organisations to support you. Here are important contacts to report racism:

🇦🇺 Australian Human Rights Commission:
☎️ Call: 1300 656 419
📧 Email: [email protected]

🔹 Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission:
☎️ Call: 1300 292 153
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 IndianCare:
☎️ Call: 1300 005 040

Don't hesitate to reach out for assistance and guidance. Your voice matters and you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Together, let's stand against racism and promote equality for all.

📸 Calling all South Asians in Casey! 🌏✨ Join our photography competition on the theme "Safety through Lenses." 📷 Capture moments that showcase the places where you feel safe and secure.

🌟 Eligibility:
Open to all South Asian individuals in the City of Casey, aged 18 and above. We invite participants from diverse backgrounds, including India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.

🏆 Prizes and Recognition:
- Winner: $150 voucher + Certificate of Appreciation
- Shortlisted photos featured in Casey’s newsletter and IndianCare's annual report.

📅 Important Dates:
- Submissions Open Now
- Submission Deadline: 30 April 2024

👉 Hurry, unleash your creativity, and share your safe spaces through your lens! 🌈✨

IndianCare commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Thursday, 28 March, with an inspiring online event!

The response was overwhelming, with nearly 40 people joining us for an online discussion. Our esteemed panel members - Ash Dixit from Victoria Police, Malavika Kadvadkar, Strategic Lead for Gender Equality at the City of Casey's Diversity, Equity, and Wellbeing team, and Judgebir Singh, a renowned lawyer and social activist- contributed valuable insights.

To conclude on a positive note, Maureen Chen, a senior rajyoga teacher at The Brahma Kumaris, led a deeply soothing inner well-being session, leaving everyone feeling uplifted.

Thank you to all who participated!

Let's continue our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟

The Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Victoria is hosting an incredible event just for you!

AAG Victoria 2024 Ageing Well: Self-care – mind and body is a one-day conference scheduled on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm AEST. 🗓️

🧠 Explore the meaning of ageing well and discover the diverse factors that shape our individual experiences.
🎓 Listen to leading researchers discuss ageing, mindfulness, compassion, and physical activity.
🗣️ Engage with a panel of individuals sharing their lived experiences.
🌐 Network with fellow AAG members from Victoria and beyond.

Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to delve into the fascinating intersections of mindfulness, ageing, and self-care!

Secure your spot!🌟

🎉 Exciting news!

IndianCare is pleased to share that we've been granted funding by Wyndham Council to conduct "Stronger families" workshops for new parents in Wyndham.

We are grateful to have been selected as one of the 21 community groups supported by the annual Large Community Grants program for 2023-2024!

Our team had the honor of accepting the grant on Thursday, March 27th, and we are eager to collaborate with the South Asian community in Wyndham.

New parents, keep an eye out for updates on our upcoming workshops! 🌟

🌟 Join us to fight against racial discrimination! 🌟

Did you know that more than three-in-five (63 per cent) people have a negative attitude towards one or more of the migrant groups from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa or one of the non-Christian religions. More than one-third (35 per cent) of people expressed a negative attitude towards two or more of the Asian, Middle East, and African migrant groups in 2023 but expressed only positive attitudes towards each of the groups from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and the United States. This striking discrepancy in the attitudes expressed towards European (and US) and non-European migrants is a worrying indicator of the potential racial prejudice held within Australia.(Source: Mapping Social Cohesion 2023 Report, page 72)

At IndianCare, we stand firmly against all forms of racial discrimination. That's why we're organizing an event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 28th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring engaging speakers who will share insights and participate in a Q&A session with the audience.

Let's come together to combat racism and promote inclusivity in our community.

🕯️ Join us for a solemn "CANDLELIGHT VIGIL" organized by the Telugu Community of Melbourne in memory of Chaitanya "Swetha" Madhagani. 🙏

Let's stand together in solidarity on 22nd March from 6 PM @ Amphitheatre at Saltwater Reserve.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post with your network. 🕯️

Melbourne Telangana Forum
Telugu Association of Australia Inc. (TAAI)
Point Cook Indian Community - Melbourne
Australia Telangana Association Incorporation

Happy Cultural Diversity Week. As part of this year's theme 'Sharing our stories - celebrating together', please share your story with us to recognise the strength of diversity. Stories are such a powerful medium for learning.

'I have many stories, but the one that comes to my mind quickly is the moment as a child when I saw a kangaroo up close for the first time in country Victoria. I still have that photo in my bedroom, alongside pictures of my grandparents and children, reminding me of my connection to the past, the future and to nature'.

Jaya Manchikanti, President of IndianCare

Commission,

🎗️ Exciting news 🎗️

QB is hosting BreastScreen Victoria to hold the information sessions.

Curious about your breast health and self-care practices? 🌸 Don't miss out on this upcoming information session where you'll learn about:

🔍 Signs & symptoms of breast cancer
🩺 How and why to access breast screening
📅 Booking into a clinic
❓ Q&A with BreastScreen Victoria professionals

Mark your calendars and bring your questions! Let's prioritize our well-being. 💖

Quantin Binnah Community Centre Inc.

BreastScreen Victoria

🌙 Indiancare extends warm wishes for Ramadan Kareem to all observing this blessed month! 🕌 May this holy time be filled with peace, joy, and spiritual growth for you and your loved ones. 🌟

IndianCare expresses heartfelt condolences and deep sympathy to the Indian and wider community for the senseless murder of Ms Chaitanya 'Swetha' Madhagani. We hope that justice will soon be served.

Violence against women cuts across all communities and is unacceptable.

Rest in peace, Swetha. Om Shanti.

Telugu Association of Australia Inc. (TAAI)
Australia Telangana Association Incorporation
Point Cook Indian Community - Melbourne
Melbourne Telangana Forum

What a remarkable event it was!

IndianCare joined hands with India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne) to mark the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024 (this year’s theme by the United Nations is ‘Invest in women: accelerate progress’).

We are thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of three remarkable women who are accelerating progress: Molina Asthana GAICD, Harsiddhi Mody, and Kuldeep Kaur.

Their dedication and efforts are truly inspiring!

The felicitation of migrant women and the insightful presentation on welfare issues faced by Indian women in Victoria sparked engaging discussions. The Q&A session with the community was particularly enlightening, with some truly thought- provoking questions being raised.

A heartfelt thank you to the Consulate General of India for their invaluable support.

🌸 Happy International Women's Day! 🌸 Today, we recognise the women behind our organisation.

A big thank you to our female board members- Jaya Manchikanti, Monia Choudhary, Durga Warrior and Saleha Singh.

Most of our staff are women, as follows:

🌟 Vasundhara Kandpal: Manager extraordinaire
🌟 Manjinder Hundal: Primary Prevention Officer, making a difference
🌟 Shruti Modi: Leading our Project Kutumb with passion and purpose
🌟 Priyanka Sharma: Driving community development initiatives forward with dedication

We also extend our gratitude to our amazing women students and volunteers for their unwavering support and commitment.

Happy Women's Day! 💐

🌟 Join us for a special celebration of ! 🌟

🎉 This event will be a fantastic opportunity to:

Network with like-minded individuals
Hear inspiring success stories of women in Victoria

Acknowledge the invaluable contributions of grassroots women
Engage in a discussion on the issues faced by migrant women, led by IndianCare

Enjoy a screening of "Maa Sadke," a poignant Punjabi film highlighting our responsibility towards elderly parents.

This event is completely FREE and open to the community. Bring along your family and friends to join in the celebration of women's achievements and empowerment!

🔗 Register now for free: [https://forms.gle/CZnFi9GyrexpR8Kb6] 📝

Let's come together to honor, empower, and celebrate women everywhere! 💪🚺

Dil ki Baat: Join Our Women's Support Group

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Are you feeling isolated or struggling with challenges in your life? You're not alone. Join our Dil ki Baat Women's Support Group, where sisterhood and support flourish. Whether you're navigating relationships, parenting, or just seeking connection, our culturally sensitive and welcoming environment is here for you.

📍 Locations & Times:
- Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, Cranbourne North|Last Wednesday of the month, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

- Galada Community Centre, Epping| Last Tuesday of the month, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

- Penrose Promenade Community Centre, Tarneit| Second Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for open dialogue, shared experiences, and a network of resilience. Let's navigate life's challenges together.

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we stand united with communities around the world in our commitment to equality, fairness, and inclusion. At IndianCare, we strive to create a world where every individual has access to their basic human rights and opportunities. Together, let's continue our journey towards a more just and equitable society.

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟

👟 Move Your Way is back for 2024 in Knox City Council! Bookings are now open! 👟

🗓️ Mark your calendars: March 12th - March 24th, 2024

Join Knox Council in the fun and discover your new way to move! With 60 sessions on offer, there's something for everyone! 🎉

🌳 Move Your Way involves external providers offering free physical activities for the community. These activities emphasize the use of outdoor spaces and aim to improve participation in physical activities and social connectedness, benefiting both physical and mental health.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all abilities, ages, and families, choose from a range of free activities at various locations across Knox!

📢 Don't miss out! Book your free classes now at: https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events-activities-and-festivals/events-calendar?category=55

👉 Find your new way to move and be part of the fun and free activities across Knox! See you there! 👟

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Family Carers! 🌟

Are you a family carer of someone living with dementia, aged 18 or over, who speaks Hindi or is of Hindi background? The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) invites you to participate in the Draw-Care study!

🔍 What is Draw-Care?
Draw-Care is a national study funded by a Medical Research Futures Fund grant (MRFF) and has ethical approval. They are enrolling family carers like you into the trial until the end of June 2024.

💼 What's Involved?
Participants will review online resources in Hindi or English (your choice) and answer online surveys three times over 12 weeks (30 minutes each time). The total time required is no more than 3 hours. As a token of appreciation, we reimburse participants up to $60 in total.

📧 How to Get Involved:
If you have internet access, a device (computer, laptop, smartphone, or iPad), and an email address, you're eligible to participate! For more information or to sign up, please contact at [email protected].

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to contribute to research and make a difference! Share with family and friends who might be interested. 🧡