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FROM THE DESK
The week is finally starting with lots of activities for you to
attend as Eid ul Azha is celebrated around the world. Already
Muslims from all over the world have started the journey to
Mecca for Hajj (Pilgrimage). In Australia, Eid will be celebrated
Insha Allah on 16th October. The dates and timings of prayers
in Perth are on the last page.
Please do visit Eid ul Azha Festival arranged by City of Vincent in
collaboration with a number of Muslim organisations including
our group and enjoy the performance of Pakistani band.
Pakistan Hockey Team Insha Allah arrives on Wednesday and
we are planning an event on 20th
October with our members.
Following this our next event will be Matters of Heart, a
poetry/prose night on 16th
November at Bentley Community
Centre. Details in the next issue however we are pleased to
announce that Sir Yaar M Khan Azhar has accepted our
invitation to preside the event. If you want to participate in the
event do let us know. And finally we are reproducing a letter
received from the Cancer Council on page 10 & 11.
14th October 2013
Contents:Page 1: From the Desk
Page 2: Seekers Circle
Thank you Mentor Competition
Page 3: Group updates
Page 4: HBF Sports hero nomination
Postgraduate information
Page 5: Survey Aged Care Services
Page 6: Mentors for youthHBF junior sports award
Page 7: City of Vincent Celebrates Eid
Page8: Hockey Series
Page 9: Aged Care Forum
Page 10: Cancer Council
46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, [email protected]
Office bearers
President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui
Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud
Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq
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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
submit your details athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YM66H9Q
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
SEEKERS CIRCLE: PLS. NOTE SESSION IS POSTPONED TILL 20TH OCT
THE#thankamentor YOUTH MENTORING VIDEO COMPETITION 2013
A chance for young people to acknowledge someone who has made a difference in their life; be it a rolemodel, hero or simply someone they admire.
But dont let the kids have all the fun, lead by example, enter the competition in the agency category andthank someone you believe has been a great Mentor for youth in our state.
Simply create, upload and share a short video thanking a Mentor and go in the running to win one of three$500 vouchers from Red Balloon.The winning entrants will have $500 at their disposal to spend on any of Red Balloons thrilling experiencegifts perfect for sharing with a Mentor or Mentee! From high adrenaline experiences like V8 Race CarDriving or skydiving, to hot air ballooning or swimming with dolphins: the options are endless!
Check out the Youth WA Facebook Competition page athttp://bit.ly/15463JHto enter or view the currententries to see how simple it really is!
Anyone in WA can enter and remember, entries now close 5.00pm on 14 October.
The #thankamentor video competition is hosted by the Department of Local Government and Communitiesand the Youth Mentoring Reform Project.
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GROUP UPDATE
The Banner: Our new banner is ready to get printed and if everything goes alright it will be
displayed at Hockey Stadium on 19th
and 20th
October when matches will be telecast liveworldwide. Thanks to all who contributed their photographs and apologies to those who could no
get in because of the quality of their images.
Donations Received: Last week we requested for donations for a Pakistani family in crisis throug
our facebook page. A donation of 900 dollars has been received till date which will be forwarded t
the concerned person on Monday.
A donation of 156 crayon boxes from a staff member at the University of Western Australia was
received which is infact a treat for 150 students studying in the school selected for our Australia
Day 2014 project.
For the Beenai project four pair of glasses have been received this week again through UWA.
Vincent Celeberates Eid:Visit PIA stall for Barfi, Chana Chaat and chicken patties. A number of
performances including dance and Pakistani band will be entertaining from 114.00 pm.
Participate in Global Hand washing: The Children's Global Hygiene Foundation have obtained
permission from the Guinness Book of Records to attempt to break the world record for the numb
of people from different nationalities washing their hands at one time in one location. At the same
time it will be a fundraiser for Telethon (gold coin donation). The attempt will be made through th
foundation's children's hygiene initiative GrimeStoppers. This event will also be a celebration of
our multicultural community in Perth so remember 1.00 pm Northbridge Piazza on 20th October.
Bring your passport/nationality certificates so number of nationalities represented can be
confirmed. Pls. register atwww.grimestoppershq.com
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OUR NOMINEE FOR 2013 -2014
Dabeer Shikrani is studying in year 8 at Mirabooka Senior School. He has shown remarkable talent
in both indoor and outdoor sports. He plays soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and chess. In 2012
he won school champion in year 7 at Boyare Primary school who won in Interschool chess against
26 teams. He has not been beaten in Interschool chess for 2 years i.e. 2011 & 2012. This implies
that he was unbeaten in twenty-eight games in all. At the same time he is an exceptional soccer
player. The soccer team that Dabeer plays in is proud of his achievements. His soccer team:
Maylands won the 2013 Under 14s north division 3 Cup while he was playing as Right Mid
fielder. At this young age he also tries to mentor young kids from different cultural backgrounds so
as to enable them to participate and compete in sports and not to mention still devotes considerable
time to studies.
2013 POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION EVENING
NATIONAL DRUG RESEARCHINSTITUTE Thursday 17 October 2013, 4.30pm-6pm
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
NDRI hosts an annual Postgraduate Student Information Evening to discuss opportunities for
postgraduate research, casual work and scholarships in the alcohol and other drugs field.
The informal event is primarily for Honours, Masters or PhD students interested in researching
drug or alcohol issues or looking for a research topic. The relaxed setting allows students to meet
and talk about possible research projects direct with prospective co-supervisors.
Information on scholarships is also provided, and opportunities for part-time and voluntaryresearch work are discussed. Light refreshments will be served.
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