Swagatam to Hindu Council of Australia
Hindu at the core, Universal in outlook
Swagatam to Hindu Council of Australia Hindu at the core, Universal in outlook
Voice of over 250,000
The Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) has been working tirelessly for over 25 years, representing Hindus in Australia and taking their issues to various levels of government.
Promoting harmony
Guided by 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) is dedicated to promoting peace and harmony among cultures, religions and ethnicities.
Giving back to society
HCA has launched over 300 initiatives and projects aimed at helping society in times of natural crisis as well as to address civil issues.
Custodian of culture
HCA is committed to protect the truth and fight vilification of the Hindu religion and community around the world.
Over 25 years of working for peace and harmony
Hindu Council of Australia is a peak body organisation founded in 1998 with an aim to create a strong and unified Hindu community in Australia. Since HCA was founded, it has been acting as a representative of the Hindu community in Australia in dealing with the federal, state and local governments, apart from reaching out to other Hindu organisations and institutions.
Mission
Hindu Council of Australia’s mission is to work for a strong, cohesive and active Hindu community in Australia, aiming to live in harmony with other religious and cultural communities while also devoted to preserving, promoting and sharing Hindu faith, culture and traditions with others in the society.
Gargi Awards 2024
The Gargi Awards Event for 2024 was held recently in Sydney. The event was graced by several well-known dignitaries including Julia Finn MP, Donna Davis MP, Charishma Kaliyanda, Niyati Mehta founder of ICCR in Australia, Deputy Mayor of Strathfield - Sandhya Redy, Reena Jethi, Sameer Pandey, Suman Saha, Usha Dommaraju and many other prominent Community leaders.
Objectives
Preserve, promote and share Hindu religious values and culture in Australia
Advocate for the religious, cultural, social and educational needs of Hindus in Australia
Educate and support Hindu youth in all aspects of their growth and empowerment
Unite Hindu faith, cultural organisations and groups in Australia
Celebrate religious and cultural festivals, exhibitions and programs
Promote harmony and understanding between Hindu and other faiths in Australia through inter-faith dialogue
Expand and strengthen links between Hindu organisations throughout Australia by creating effective communication and collaborative networking
Educate and support Hindu youth in all aspects of their growth and empowerment
Provide information for understanding of Hindu traditions, culture, philosophy and theology in Australia.
HCA Latest News
Every 28 minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukaemia.....
HCA Wa chapter conducted a wellness and mental health workshop for seniors supported by FECCA.
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The Saraswati River, a significant feature in ancient Indian texts such as the Vedas, was.....
Deepavali Message – A Call for World Peace and Unity 9 October 2024, Australian Parliament.....
Events
HCA exclusively brings the Deepavali event to your doorstep to celebrate with you all at.....
“To be happy, peaceful, blissful now and always is the essence of spirituality” – Pujya.....
Your Final Chance! Don’t miss your chance to join Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for.....
HCA’s biggest Deepavali has got bigger and better this year with 2 days of celebrations......
Upcoming Hindu Festivals
Our Hindu culture is marked with hundreds of auspicious days and festivals every year. We have a create this section to give you an overview of festivals and events coming up over the next month.
