25th November 2013 FROM THE DESK Contents:

Page 1: From the Desk Page 2: Bendigo Seniors Week Report Page 3: Enrol in Teaching Assistant Course Page 4: Event at UWA Page 5: Pakistan participates in AFL international event Community Consultations Page 6: APMA Victoria Event

Vol.3 Issue 24

Many thanks for all those who attended the seniors week event on 16th November at Bentley Community Centre. Our personal thanks go to all contributors who took time to come and present their work. The photographs are uploaded on our facebook page and will be uploaded on the website by tomorrow. With two more issues to go this year the plans are now made for our first Annual General Meeting on 29th January 2014 at the University Club. A separate notice through email will also be send to all paid members. As part of Happy Communities program run by Bankwest our group is now in running for a 1000 dollar grant for which voting will open soon. Thanks to Maria Farooq, our treasurer who nominated the group for this award and we now look forward for your votes. The funds will be used for increasing participation in sports. As the year ends we will be taking turns to take time off so the President will be on leave from 25th Nov till 30th Dec and the Secretary will be on leave from 28th December onwards for two weeks. Please expect delays during this period in communication.

Office bearers
President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud piasecretary@hotmail.com Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq piatreasurer@hotmail.com

Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is an incorporated group to support students and migrants 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 submit your details at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YM66H9Q

1 46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

COMMUNITY UPDATES
Matters of the Heart: An evening to celebrate Bendigo Seniors Week
An evening was arranged by the group during the Seniors Week which was celebrated from 10 17th November in Western Australia. This participants of the evening included members from Pakistani, Indian and Sikh community. We requested Sir Muhammad Yaar Khan Azhar to preside the evening. Mr. Nazar Khan facilitated the evening with his eloquence. Muhammad Rizwan presented a Naat after recitation from Saad Saleem to start the evening in the name of Allah and our Prophet (Peace be Upon Him). Hassan Gillani seemed to be the star of the evening with Saad Saleem. Nazar Khan spoke about the PIA as a group followed by Zarrin Siddiqui thanking the funding organisations. The ladies Ashraf Khatoon and Savitri Govasami jee were worth listening and one wonders where these gems are hidden. Savitri Govasami Gee informed the audience that being 84 year old she is the senior most among all that evening. She brought with her a copy of her book Dard Key Rishtey which is published by Mavara publications in Pakistan. Her two literary pieces Meethi Zabaan Urdu and Valentine Day both captivated the audience. Prem Mathur Jee presented verses with Tarannum and informed that Matters of the heart was also the phrase that Hindi Samaaj used when they started their literary evenings. He also suggested for more collaborations. Our friend from PunjabiSaath group Harlal Singh presented Punjabi verses and was much appreciated. Masood Khan spoke briefly about Sir Azhar and Seniors Week. The evening ended with Sir Azhar presenting his poetry and a vote of thanks from M Nazar Khan.

This event is funded through the Bendigo Bank Seniors Week Festival Grants Program 2013, and supported by COTA WA, the Department for Communities and Lotterywest.

FREMANTLE EDUCATION CENTRE

Are you from a CULTURAL & LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUND and looking for employment opportunities?

Enroll to join the following course which is

heavily subsidised - Limited places available

Certificate III in Education Support (Teacher Assistant) CHC30812

Hours: 9:30am 2:30pm 1 day per week Here in Mirrabooka
This program is funded by the Western Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development Cost is only $313 with a concession card Fees can be waived if financial hardship can be proven Enrolment for this course is from now until 20th December 2013 and classes will resume in February 2014
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PAKISTAN PARTICIPATES IN AFL INTERNATIONAL CUP

Every two year AFL organise International cup (equivalent to World cup of Soccer, Hockey or Cricket). In this International Cup, national Footy team of Australia, America, China, Japan, New Zealand, Canada and from last year India participate. Pakistan was missing therefore Kashif Bounce (who works for AFL as a multicultural officer) came up with the idea that we should have Pakistan National team in this competition. Alhumdollilah with the efforts of Kashif the group was given permission to enter Pakistan National team for Footy in the International cup. According to Mr. Aqueel Syed this team is endorsed by Pakistan High Commission as a national team and they are in the process to get endorsed by Pakistan Sports board. You can get some information from http://www.pakshaheens.com/ or facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Pkshaheens for videos and photos.

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 at http://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainc or through the group Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia. Our Youtube channel can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1 . You can also follow our twitter account @PIAInc