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The Queensland Multicultural Council (QMC) is a not – for profit organisation that promotes cooperation and understanding between diverse communities in Queensland. Established in 2007, QMC has worked hard to promote multiculturalism and has worked in collaboration with a number of organisations to enhance full participation of our diverse communities to Queensland. The Management Committee consists of: • President: Umesh Chandra • Vice President: Janeth Deen • Treasurer: Rodica Kennedy • Secretary: Akashika Mohla • Events Coordinator: Rodica Kennedy

Energy-Healing to improve health and well-being ZZDZ Association Inc. is a not for profit charity foundation based in Brisbane. Focusing on energy healing named Qi Gong through meditation It provides free energy healing sessions and guidance Practicing Qi Gong will encourage you to achieve a positive outlook on life, by helping to reduce stress and calm your mind It also increases vitality, enhances your immune system and helps to eliminate negative attitudes and behaviours Session times & locations Monday- Thursday & Saturday: 9am-12pm at 10 Cognac Court, Calamvale Qld Thursday afternoon (1st & 3rd week) 3:30 pm – 6pm at Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Library. 67 Level 2, Cnr Calam & Compton Road. Friday afternoon: 2pm-5pm at Logan West Library – 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Brown Plains. For more information email zzdz.aus@gmail.com or visit www.zzdz.org.au

THE Bengali Society of Queensland (BSQ), a non-profit organisation, is one of the major Indian communities, committed to promoting Bengali tradition and culture among the Bengalis in Brisbane and the community at large. We embrace new comers and endeavour to facilitate their integration within the wider community. Throughout the year, we organise several cultural, sporting events and social get together where members from other communities, government dignitaries also participate. Our committee for 2016-17 contact details are below along with event dates for the year. Name Designation Email id Ph no Ranajit Das President d.ranajit@gmail.com 0451996805 Dr Mantu Sarkar Vice President mantu.sarkar@gmail.com 0452127648 Anjan Kundu Vice President anjankundu2003@yahoo.co.in 0432352025 Krishnendu Bhattacharya General Secretary krishnendub71@gmail.com 0403958981 Sudipta Dutta Joint Secretary sudiptadutta29@hotmail.com 0478733880 Dr Atanu Ghosh Treasurer atanuopt@gmail.com 0450847200 Swapna De Cultural Secretary Swapnade@hotmail.com 0448176942 Pamela Sarkar Jt Cultural Secretary pamela.sarkar1@gmail.com 0452127648 Tapas K Mandal Publication Editor Tapasmandal3@yahoo.com 0424710570 Jaydeep Mukhopadhyay EC Member jaymukherjee99@gmail.com 0401364390 Abhijeet Choudhury EC Member Choudhury.abhijeet@outlook.com 0452345513 Dr Minalli Vasandani EC Member drminalli.dentist@gmail.com 0474787076 Prasad Karmakar EC Member prasad.karmakar@gmail.com 0401086560 Ranjan Saha EC Member ranjan1100@yahoo.com 0427483506 Soumitra Rao EC Member soumitra.rao@gmail.com 0401354587 Tatahgata Sarker EC Member tathagata.sarker@gmail.com 0401236147 Major event dates for the year below: Event Date Venue Durga Puja 7-9th Oct 2016 Aspley State School Lakhi Puja 15th Oct 2016 Sherwood State School Diwali 12th Nov 2016 TBA Saraswati Puja 4th Feb 2017 Aspley State School Rabindra Jayanti 13th May 2017 TBA Annual Picnic 17th June 2017 TBA    

KERALA – Gods own country – Where our roots are – reminds us of the endless stretches of backwaters, exotic beaches, swaying coconut trees, verdant hill stations, traditional houseboats, ayurveda and much more.The culture of Malayalees has a flavour of its own, which has resulted in the distinctiveness of their language, dress, and culture. “LETS US ALL STRIVE TOWARDS UPHOLDING OUR ROOTS BY SUPPORTING MAQ AND ITS ACTIVITIES”. MAQ, formed in 1998, is one of the most active community organisations in Brisbane with more than 10 events being organised every year. With over 500 members, MAQ events include cultural events like Onam, Christmas & Easter/Vishu; sports events like Cricket, Badminton & Soccer; kids events like Arts workshop etc. To be a member of MAQ or to participate or sponsor in any of the MAQ activities, please e-mail your interest to maq@brisbanemalayalee.org

Varnam Cultural Society (QLD) Inc. is a registered Non-Profit Organization that was started in April 2012 in order to promote the Tamil language, and its culture & significance and identify, support, encourage and provide opportunities to new and hidden talents within the Tamil community in Queensland, We also assist our community people with education, training, employment, counselling and sports and other fitness related activities and when ever possible we do show our support to various causes by organizing events and raising funds.

Vaishnav Sangh of Queensland is a Not-for- Profit Organisation. It was formed so that all the followers of Vaishnav Sampraday (Pushti-marg) can come under the one roof and perform seva to Thakorji. Pushtimarg is spontaneous, selfless and motiveless love for Shri Krishna. No caste, creed, color, sex or age prevents one from attaining Shri Krishna’s Grace. It does not know any boundaries, be it time, place or anything else. It does not require a devotee to give up a householder’s life. In fact, one can serve Him better, by being a householder. This is different from other philosophies that require a life of contemplation as a monk. All the worldly desires are diverted towards Shri Krishna, they are then not required to be suppressed.

OHM Queensland ( Organization of Hindu Malayalees Queensland) was formed in 2012 from the far sighted motivation and vision  from Kerala Hindu culture. OHM Queensland is registered with Multicultural Queensland as a non profitable incorporated Organization (Registration Number IA 40973). The organization provides a platform for all Hindus in Queensland to get together every month without any cast, political or social divisions. We started with few families and is growing rapidly. The members are dedicated to educate our Hindu culture to the younger generation. Point of contact : Krishnan K – 0418 727 570 Email – ohmqueensland@gmail.com Web. www.ohm-qld.org Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OHMQueensland

Damini Women’s Association of Qld Inc was inaugurated in August 2006 with an aim to Empower Women and Children.  The committee consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and five committee members.  The members are provided the opportunity to take the role of assistant secretary, assistant treasurer and program coordinators, while the president take the role of Public Relation Officer and oversee the activities of the association. Membership fee is $20.00 and we encourage a diverse community women to join the Association.  We organise a number of activities for children and women to achieve our aims and objectives.  Each year Damini Women’s celebrate International Women’s Day.  This year we celebrated International Women’s Day on 7 March 2015.  More information is provided on our Website: www.daminiwomens.com.au. Founder / President: Lila Pratap: 07 3390 8110 or 0431 648 802 / president.damini@gmail.com Vice President: Kanthi Wijesoma: 0435 811 901 / daminiwomensassoc@gmail.com Website: www.daminiwomens.com.au

Sunday morning English Church Service 9:30am Hindi Outreach Church Service: Second Saturday of every month Wynnum Outreach Church Service: Last Saturday of each month Pastors: Ps Joseph Dass & Ps Pratima Dass Contact: 0424 180 240 – josephdass@optusnet.com.au

Religious and Cultural organisation. Promote Vedic Culture and teachings for all humans. Promotes Hindi Language, Music and drama.​ President: Jitendra Deo – 07 3263 1914 / president@aryasamajqueensland.com Secretary: Hari Chand – 073345 4716   Performs Havan Yaj every Sunday from 2pm at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre, 198 Learoyd Road, Willawong Qld 4110​ To view Samaj Events Click here ​