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P AKISTANIS IN A USTRALIA PAWA NEWS

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22ND JANUARY 2012

NEWSLETTER OF THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BY THE COMMUNITY

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 02

Dr. Zarrin S Siddiqui, 46 Kanangra Crs. Greenwood, WA 6024, Australia Ph: 0434841705, Email: pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

AUSTRALIA DAY 2012 IN PAKISTAN


This year we are visiting Child Aid Foundation, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi but I am still waiting for a confirmation from them. If you would like to join us please send us an email.

PAKISTAN IN MOURNING
Arfa Karim had become a house hold name during last few weeks as she went into coma in December and the whole nation in Pakistan and overseas has prayed for her life. Yet she breathed last on 16th January. Arfa passed the Microsoft exam in 2004 and Bill Gates was so impressed by her that he invited her to the company's US headquarters. A postage stamp will be soon released to acknowledge her contribution to IT while the information minister of Sindh has announced that IT media city will be called Arfa Karim IT Media City Project. Another sad news was the passing away of Irfan Majeed in Melbourne who died in his sleep and has left a widow with four kids in city of Gujrat. The deceased was laid to rest in Melbourne and donations are requested to support his family in crisis. For account details visit our facebook page.

We offer our condolences to the family and request all readers to recite Fateha for the departed souls.

We are also in receipt of a letter from the Chief of the Army Staff, through our defence advisor in Canberra. The COAS has expressed his thanks to all who have sent their messages to the families of Shaheeds and those who were injured in NATO attack on Pakistan soil.
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ECCWA Fitness on Run Project:


Fitness outdoor by River Moore
The next event in the series of the project is an outdoor picnic cum games for the whole family on 11th February 2011. The event is free but registration is essential. Barbecue will be provided by the Ethnic Communities Council of WA as part of the grant received to promote exercise and healthy nutrition among migrant communities in WA. We are also arranging competitions in Kayaking and building sand castles etc. so hurry up if you want to spend some time by Moore River. All you need is send us an email and if you are interested in any competition. CONGRATULATIONS

Our heartiest congratulations to WAQAR and the family on receiving certificate of excellence from his organisation Congratulations also go to the family of MUHAMMAD DANYAL RASHEED of Guildford Grammar School, who has been awarded Certificate of Excellence. This certificate is awarded to the high achievers in WACE subjects.
PAKISTAN CULTURE INFORMATION BOOKLET We are working on a joint project with Australian Asian Association on developing an information booklet. If you would like to contribute in the booklet let us know. The timeline is about two months. TEMPORARY ACCOMODATION REQUESTED We are in receipt of two requests for temporary accommodation both planning to come to Perth in Feb. One is PhD student who has received a scholarship from UWA and is coming with his wife and two young kids. The other is a skilled migrant who needs a shared accommodation. Drop us an email if you can assist in any way. TAILORING SERVICE IN PERTH A Pakistani lady has started cloth alteration tailoring work from home. She can alter wedding dress as well. You are welcome to bring any type of dress. She can also make Pakistani ladies dresses and babies frocks. For details contact: 042 3408803 tusifahmad@yahoo.com
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NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH REFORM The Australian Government is seeking public opinion on the draft Ten Year Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform (the Roadmap) via an online survey. The draft has been developed with States and Territories, with input from various mental health experts including mental health consumers and carers. The Roadmap is intended to provide a single set of directions for long-term national mental health reform to guide future action and investment by governments, the community sector, workplaces and communities themselves. Your input, collected through this survey, will complement feedback from targeted consultations undertaken nationally and in all jurisdictions that have helped to inform this draft. The survey will be available until 7pm AEDST, 1 February 2012. If you have any difficulties with the survey process, please contact roadmap@health.gov.au. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PARENT EDUCATOR/FACILITATOR Applications close on Monday, 6 February 2012. Relationships Australia (WA) Inc is an enthusiastic, people-oriented and flexible organisation currently offering a part-time role within our Community Education Team. The PARENT EDUCATOR / FACILITATOR role would suit someone with a background in childhood development who has knowledge of parenting and skills in group facilitation. Hours are flexible and include evening work and some travel. Support to build further capacity is provided through training. For Position Description and submit your CV and covering application letter info@wa.relationships.com.au

ACT AGAINST VIOLENCE

PROJECT OFFICER
The City of Stirling received federal funding recently to implement a community education project that strengthens communities ability to prevent, respond to and speak out against violence. We are currently looking for a part-time project officer to coordinate this project. If you know of anyone who may be interested in the position please forward the below job information on ( PD and information on how to apply can be found on the City website http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/Home/About/Jobs/

This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep community informed of whats happening in Australia with a special focus on Western Australia at this time. We also acknowledge that this newsletter is disseminated from Noongar land. Feel free to contribute any news that may be of interest to community or to disseminate it among your networks. The earlier issues can be accessed through our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia

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