A football league to teach Indians in Melbourne about Australian Football in a comfortable environment will be held through the Surrey Park Football Club (EFL, Division 4) this year.

This is an opportunity to learn about many Australians' favourite passtime, and to teach Australians about Indian culture.

Two information sessions will be held for those interested.

Date:
-Saturday 20 March 2010 @ 10am
-Wednesday 24 March 2010 @ 7.30pm

Venue:
Club rooms
Surrey Park Football Club
Cnr Canterbury and Elgar Roads
SURREY HILLS Victoria 3127

More info: http://afl-india.com/
 
A detailed explanation appeared in: http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/20100306093939285

Come celebrate this great Indian tradition.

The event is family friendly and alcohol free and includes Holi Color Play, water fights, a live DJ, live Punjabi Dhol, Bollywood performances, and much more.
Free entry. 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm at the Cairnlea Town Centre, 100 Furlong Rd, Cairnlea.

TUE 26 JAN, 9:30AM

Flag Hoisting ceremony for Indian Republic Day at the residence of the Consul General of India @ 214 Kooyong Road, Toorak.  All Indians and Persons of Indian Origin are welcome to attend.  Consulate General of India, Melbourne.  Tele:+61 -03- 93831052, Fax: +61 -03- 93841609.  Email: cgo@cgimelb.org

TUE 26 JAN, 11AM-4PM

Hindi Niketan celebrates Indian Republic Day and Australia Day @Jells Park South (Entry via Ferntree Gully Road only). Free lunch, outdoor games for all ages & Prizes. Enquiries: 0434 146 844
 

SAT 15 AUG, 10AM
Flag Hoisting Ceremony for India's Independence Day at the residence of the Consul General of India, 214, Kooyong Road, Toorak.  All Indians and Persons of Indian Indian Origin are welcome to attend.  Contact: Consulate General of India, Melbourne.  Tele:+61 -03- 93831052, Fax: +61 -03- 93841609.  Email: cgo@cgimelb.org

SUN 16 AUG, 5-9:30PM
Pakistan Australia Association Inc celebrating Pakistan's Independence Day at Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St., Coburg (Mel. Ref: 17 J12).  Contact: 03-9390 2213.

FRI 21 AUG, 8-10PM
Australia India Society of Victoria's Free Monthly Mehfil Night by Dr Shardha Reddy at the Meeting Room at Coburg Library, Corner Victoria & Louisa Streets.  Melway: 29 H1.  Dr. Sarat  03-9366 5444.

SAT 29 AUG, 3:30-8:30PM
The Sankat Mochan Samiti presents – Sankat Mochan Mahauthsava (Mass recitation of Sunderkand, Hanuman Chalisa and Sankat Mochan) at CCTC Auditorium, 44-60 Jacksons Road, Mulgrave (Melway: Ref: 80 K3).  For further details, contact: Yogen Lakshman on 0403 337 142 or Arvind Shrivastava 0427 274 462.
 

SAT 23 MAY, 10AM-5PM
Indian Senior Citizens Forum's picnic at Great Oceon Road.  Auplish 9561 1878,  Patel 9572 4960, auplishsk@yahoo.com.au

THUR 18 JUN, 7PM-8:30
Darebin City Council invites for a Free Community Energy Saving Workshop at Preston Neighbourhood House Hall.

SAT 18 APR, 5:30PM
Bangla New Year 1416 - Musical Evening by SHUROLOK @ BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square.  Cont:: Atiq Rahman 0425 734 342.

SAT 9 MAY, 9:00AM
Aust Cup 2009, hosted by UWC @ Dole Reserve Sporting Complex, Reservoir.  Ad inside.  Details: Kuldip S Bassi - 0425 83 11 17.
 

8-9 March
Ansal API Indian Property Show
Monash University (Clayton Campus)
Campus Centre Banquet Room, Bldg 10 Wellington Rd
Mel Ref: 70
Contact Concept Tree: Ashwin Tyagi: 1300 724 134 l Register: http://www.ctreeconsulting.com/ l Email: invest@ctreeconsulting.com

SAT 14 MAR, 6:00PM
Natya Kala Mandir presents Annual Concert with a programme of Bharatha Natyam at Springvale Town Hall, Springvale Road, Springvale.  Email: natyakalamandir@hotmail.com

SUN 15 MAR, 10AM-6PM
AIII Holi Mela @ Dandown Racecourse.  Contact: Yogen Lakshman 040 333 7142

MON 23 MAR, 8AM-M/N
Maha Shivratri at Sri Durga Temple, 805 Neale Rd., Rockbank. Contact: Himmat Arora 041 990 861Hari Julka 0412 914 548

MON 26 JAN, 10AM-3PM
Government House Open Day on Australia Day @ Government House Drive, Melbourne (Melway Ref: 2G, A11).  Free entrance.  Parking: Birdwood Ave & St. Kilda Rd.  Tour the House and picnic in the grounds; refreshments available for purchase; children's entertainment in the grounds; musical performances in the grounds and inside the House.

MON 26 JAN, 10:00AM
Flag Housing Ceremiony for India's Republic Day at the residence of the Consul General of India at 214 Kooyong Road, Toorak.  All Indians and Persons of Indian Origin are welcomed.  Enquiries:  Consulate General of India, Melbourne Vic 3058.  Tele:+61 -03- 93831052 Fax: +61 -03- 93841609 Email: cgo@cgimelb.org

MON 26 JAN, 11AM-5PM
AIII invites you to celebrate Australia Day at Alexandra Gardens.  Join the march.  Visit AIII marquee.  Enjoy Indian Fashion Show.  Free refreshments for march participants.

MON 26 JAN, 11:30-5:30
Hindi Niketan invites you all to celebrate India's Republic & Australia Day @ Jells Park South (Mel Ref 72 B9, entry from Fertree Gully Rd only). Free entry and Free lunch. Outrdoor sports. Enquiries 0434 146 844 or 9753 3412.

SUN 15 MAR, 10AM-6PM
AIII Holi Mela @ Dandown Racecourse.

Dear Mr Dudeja,

I am writing to advise you of recent changes to service delivery hours at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.  As of 8 October 2008, all public contact areas will operate Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This change has occurred as part of the Department's ongoing commitment to improve and enhance our delivery of service to our clients. 

I would appreciate if you could inform your community members and clients of the extension of our operating hours.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that information is available on the Department's website at www.immi.gov.au and via the General Enquiry Line 131 881.

Citizenship enquiries should be directed to the dedicated Citizenship line on 131 880.  Both lines operate Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (recorded information is available outside these hours).

Yours sincerely

John Williams PSM, State Director

Australian Government, Department of Immigration and Citizenship