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Hindu Council of Australia
Representing Hindus in Australia
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Disappointment of Hindu community and the Indian diaspora in Australia
Disappointment of the Hindu community and the Indian diaspora in Australia, on the recent ABC program in Four Corners. Member organisations have endorsed the letters sent by HCA to the Prime Minister’s office and the Opposition leader’s office. The Hindu …
HCA participates in Spiritual Care Australia Conference
Spiritual Care Australia organised a three-day conference in Sydney this year, covering a wide range of topics and workshops. These included spiritual care for the elderly, aged care, dementia and palliative care patients, spiritual safety, and training healthcare professionals in …
HCA meets Parramatta Council Mayor to discuss important Hindu ritualistic projects
We are progressing on important Hindu ritualistic projects in Parramatta. Bhogi, Holi, Bhaisaki, Naraka Chathurdasi as Bon/Campfires 🔥. Dispersing of Ashes in Parramatta River Holy dips and access to rivers during special festivals/occasions …
Screening of ‘Eternal civilisation’ 30 min documenary made by Prachyam
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88994320500?pwd=l6lmMRmxaYtPsZkeis5swzesCpB4MR.1 Meeting ID: 88994320500 Passcode: 868375 …
Looking for Indian/Srilankan origin actors
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Ravi Chand’s latest project ‘Loosing My Best Project’ needs new Indian/Srilankan origin actors. Please check the flyer for more details …
Furthering Clinical Research, Gargi Awards winner interviewed by Harvard Medical School
She was running a national clinical trial and working to meet all its myriad requirements when she began Global Clinical Scholars Research Training. There, she finally found a space where she could ask questions of the experts. “I got really …
Condemnation – Desecration of War Memorial
Press Release Condemnation – Desecration of War Memorial Hindu council of Australia expresses its pain on learning that a war memorial in Canberra has been desecrated with grafiti. We condemn this act and express our full support with soldiers, war …
Ratha Yatra at Gokula Farm, Millfield, NSW
Bring your family and friends to the farm on SUNDAY 7th JULY for the much anticipated RATHAYATRA FESTIVAL! This will be an action packed day starting at 10.30 am for the inauguration and ending at 1.30 pm with the prasadam …
ISKCON Ratha Yatra in Liverpool on 13th July
Open invitation to everyone to come and participate in the Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots Bigge Park, Liverpool Saturday, 13th July 2024, 10:00 am Lord Jaganatha has again agreed to personally come and give darshan to everyone in the famous …
Petition for balanced media coverage in Australia.
The Hindu Council of Australia wants to understand what Australians/Hindus think about the Four Corners program ‘Infiltrating Australia’ aired on 17th June 2024. Based on the responses, the HCA would take it up to the concerned authorities to register our …
HCA invites community to participate in Hindu Pulse
The Hindu Council of Australia welcomes the community to send us articles, stories, success stories, events etc., related to Hindus. You can also send us news about current affairs that might affect Hindus in Australia and local Hindu events. Articles …
Our State Chapters
NT Chapter (Darwin)
On 20th March 2018, Hindu council has established a new chapter in Northern Territory. Dr Rajeev Sharma – Coordinator Brijesh Dagar Manoj Bhati Sumesh Dhir Rama Jayaraj Dr Rajeev Sharma is long time resident of Darwin. He is working at Charles Darwin University since 1989 and is currently Course Coordinator for MBA DBA
WA Chapter (Perth)
A WA chapter of Hindu Council of Australia has been established on 12th March 2018. First program will be to welcome HH Mahant Swami of BAPS by all Hindu Organisations. HCA WA chapter will lead this program to establish relation with other Hindu Organisations in WA. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Perth
ACT Chapter (Canberra)
Australia Capital Territory (Canberra) Team Prakash Mehta Kanti Jinna Santosh Gupta. Hindu Council of Australia invited about 15 Hindu organizations together on 16th June to discuss how can we preserve Hindu culture in Australia. Each organization spoke about what they are doing and their idea of how we can preserve
SA Chapter (Adelaide)
South Australia, Adelaide has a vibrant chapter with various activities. Saraswati Puja Interfaith with speakers from various faiths including Hinduism, Christianity, Jewish, Islam, Buddhism and Sikh. International Yoga Day - The morning event and an evening event with different Schools of Yoga and experienced teachers sharing their philosophy and
VIC Chapter (Melbourne)
Hindu Concil of Australia (HCA) started actively working in Victoria since April 2014 although it was represented through some other Hindu organisations here since about 2010. HCA actively partners with core Hindu organisations such as Hindu Swaymsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Seva International. Other Engagement Activities: Engaged with Multifaith Advisory
NSW Chapter (Sydney)
Hindu Council has been very active in NSW from its inceptions. Its featured activity is celebration of Diwali event every year which is attended by over 20,000 people every year. Here is a list of some of the main activities of the NSW Chapter of Hindu Council of Australia. Deepavali
Our Projects
General Religious Education in Secondary Schools
[tab name="NSW"] Hindu Council has been involved with the NSW Department of School Education since 2003 in drafting the original syllabus which was introduced in 2005. Cambridge University Press published the textbook for the course covering all the five religions. In 2015 we were again consulted by the publishers when the updated version of the textbook was published. [/tab] [tab
Aboriginals and Hinduism
There is a lot of commonality between aboriginal spirituality and Hinduism. Australian aborigines claim to have lived here for over 50,000 years. Some estimates put it even to 65,000 years. Also, a study in 2013 at the Max Planck Institute by researchers, led by Irina Pugach suggested that Aboriginal genomes consist of up to 11% Indian DNA which is uniformly
ANZAC JAWAN remembrance
By: Bhagwat Chauhan. We were working on some time to create a history, a small team of Ashwani Jain, Sanjeev Bhakri, Ashwani Sharma and Parveen Gupta were working tirelessly to build a cenotaph to recognise servicemen of Indian origin, who made ultimate sacrifice during WW I. We had special contribution of Mr Rajeev Maini (Architect) and Mr Vijay Badhwar (Engineer). It
Governmental
Hindu Council of Australia advocates issues affecting Hindu community in Australia at various levels of Government including local councils, state governments and Federal Government. It has raised issues : Visas for priests Violence against students Hindu cremation facilities Advising Governments on interpretation of Hinduism Lobbying with education departments to correct bias in teaching Hinduism Obtaining permissions and Facilitating Hindu rituals
Paada Yatra to Temple
It is a HINDU tradition to “walk to a pilgrim” on special events/occasions and during some festive seasons. it is known as “PAADA YATRA” and this is a general practice in HINDUISM and this is done across Bharath i.e. INDIA. Paada Yatra is not merely a walking event but it is a religious event that inculcates devotion, spirituality and a
Festival Celebrations
Hindu Council celebrates following Festivals with the community : Deepavali Holi Janamashtami Sri Sitarama Kalyanam Deepawali and Annakut Celebrations are held in the Australian Parliament House, Canberra every year. Deepavali festival is celebrated in many major cities of Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Holi-The Festival of Colours is celebrated by Hindu Council of Australia and is Proudly Supported
Gargi Award to Outstanding Women
On the International day of women 2018, Hindu Council of Australia has decided to institute an award for outstanding women in Australia who make a good role model for growing up Hindu girls and women. The award will consist of a commendation letter and will be awarded in multiple categories like Sports, Journalism, Performers, Defense, Community Carers, Home Carers, Seniors
SRE – Teaching Hinduism in schools
The Hindu Council of Australia is a registered provider of Hindu religious instruction as part of the Special Religious Education (SRE) classes in NSW State Secondary Schools. Students from any religious and cultural background are welcome to attend with the permission of their parents. Our classes provides the opportunity for students to connect with their rich spiritual and cultural heritage
Karma Kitchen
"KARMA KITCHEN" is an initiative of HCA to distribute free food to homeless and needy people in our society. Joining hands with interagency and network of community services such as Mission Australia and Parramatta mission. Supported by local community organisations such as Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh, Friends of India, Sewa Australia and many more. We serve freshly cooked vegetarian (Saatvik)
Community Services
Hindu Council serves Australian community through its targeted activities. Karma Kitchen serving free food to needy and homeless in Parramatta, NSW Hindu Chaplaincy programs in Sydney and Melbourne Conducts First Aid training course for community volunteers Helps needy in emergency through Hindu Benevolent Fund Sponsors Pada Yatra (walkathon) visiting various Hindu temples between Westmead and Helensburgh in NSW
Hindu Education
Hindu council promotes education of Hinduism among Hindu children in schools and about Hinduism to general Australian public. Hindu Council Provides educational courses and certificates on courses on Hinduism. You can join the free courses by clicking here and Study an online course on Introduction to Hinduism (FREE). Represents Hinduism at the NSW department of Education's Consultative Committee on Special
Yoga Day
Hindu Council celebrates UN International Yoga Day On the occasion of the first World Yoga Day, Hindu Council of Australia in collaboration with Hindu Swayamsevak Snagh and OFBJP Australia teamed up with a number of Yoga schools and community organizations to celebrate the historic event on June 21st 2015. Since then, Hindu Council has been helping organize and celebrate International
Hindu Chaplaincy
Hindu Council proides Hindu chaplaincy services in hospitals, Jails and Universities to provide emotional spiritual counseling to University students. NSW - Hospital chaplaincy in Sydney (Contact : Jayanthi Jayramanan jayanthi@hinducouncil.com.au ) NSW Jails Chaplaincy (Contact : Jayanthi Jayramanan jayanthi@hinducouncil.com.au) VIC - Hospital Chaplaincy in Melbourne (Contact : Makarand Bhagwat melbourne@hinducouncil.com.au) NSW - University Chaplaincy in WSU and UTS (Contact :
Hindu Benevolent Fund
Hindu Council of Australia has taken an initiative to open a Hindu Benevolent Fund and has launched Hindu Benevolent Fund (HBF) in the Deepavali festival in Oct 2017. HBF is a Hindu Council's community initiative to have a benevolent fund to provide financial support to individuals and families in dire need of financial help to meet their day to day
Vegetarianism
Please click one of the following links What is Vegetarianism There are many types of Vegetarians Hindu Council defines Pure Vegetarian Suspect foods which may not be vegetarian despite their name Exempt Foods, Foods which are considered Pure Vegetarian Information resources for Vegetarians on the Internet Read blogs written on Vegetarianism
Volunteer Registration
We are a volunteer organization and always looking for people to help in various activities such as event planning, outreach programs, website management, marketing and similar activities. We will be happy to hear from you if you are interested in joining us, please do let us know how you can contribute The Hindu Council of Australia 17 The
Interfaith
It is one of the most important functions of the Hindu Council to represent the Hindu faith in the inter-faith meetings and to take part in the multicultural activities in Australia and the Australasia region.We have been increasingly involved in this activity. Give below are the interfaith activities we have been involved with : The peace symposium 2017 : organized by
About Us
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.
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