HCA press release in resonse to recent ABC report on Four Corners

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International Yoga Day in Victoria

          Register for Yoga Day at Epping        Register for the Yoga Day at Notting Hill Events are free, however, registration is mandatory. Related […]

Hindu Community meets NSW Premier

The Hindu Council of Australia has set up our first one-on-one meeting of some Hindu leaders with the Premier of New South Wales, Hon Chris Minns. It was an opportunity […]

Felicitation of Director Shri Ravi Chand

Felicitation of writer and director of Namaste Yoga short film Shri Ravi Chand by HCA national president Shri Sai Paravastu    Related Images:

HCA Victoria team first meeting

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Mother Nature, Mother Godess, Mother India, the importance of the mother in Hindu culture

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Hindus in Parramatta need these religious spaces

By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia has prepared a list of city infra-structure that is needed by Hindus to perform their rituals and to celebrate their festivals. This list […]

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Berwick, Victoria on 22d & 23rd September

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1st Paada Yatra for 2023 is on 7th April

Join Paada Yatra on 7th April 2023.  Celebrate our age-old traditions and take them forward to the younger generation to practice Sanatana Dharma. HCA started this walk in 2012 t […]

Gargi Awards nominations 2023

The nominations close date extended to 8th March. Click here to nominate an Australian woman who excelling in her field and inspiring the community Related Images:

HCA Volunteer Recognition Day

Hindu Council of Australia cordially invites you all to join us in recognising the achievements of our volunteers and learn who we are and what we do. This is your […]

Indian short film Namaste Yoga has been selected to screen at Maoriland Film Festival

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Religious vilification incident against Hindu Community

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Police launch probe after Hindu temple in Melbourne defaced with anti-India graffiti

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in Melbourne’s Mill Park, was defaced with anti-India graffiti. The incident has been widely condemned, with the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha calling for peace and […]

Melbourne Hindu temple defaced by anti-Indian graffiti

Community leaders have condemned the defacement of a Hindu temple in Melbourne’s northeast with anti-Indian graffiti. BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in Mill Park, issued a statement on Thursday […]

Appeal for peace by BAPS

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MP Julian Leeser condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Gurudwara Sri Nanak condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Minister for Immigration and Home affairs Andrew Giles condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Sri Durga Temple Condemns attack on Hindu Temple

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A Hindu temple in Melbourne vandalized – STATEMENT BY BISHOP PHILIP HUGGINS

STATEMENT BY BISHOP PHILIP HUGGINS    SUNDAY 15 JANUARY 2023.   The Hindu Temple in Mill Park,Victoria has had hateful graffiti placed at its entrance by persons unknown.    When […]

Hindus Thanks Australian Parliaments and the Governer General

Hindu Council of Australia would like to thank Australian Federal Parliament and the Governer General for celebrating Hindu Festival of Deepavali. Hindus feel very proud that Hindu festivals have been […]

Australia Alludu organises spectacular Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Melbourne

Australia Alludu, an Indian students association, organised a spectacular Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne. Related Images:

Graduation Ceremony of Counselor of Hindu Traditions – Batch 1

Congratulations to the first batch for completing the Graduate Certificate Course in Counselor of Hindu Traditions (CHT) successfully Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) in collaboration and partnership with Hindu Community […]

Book Review & developing an agenda

India that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution.     A physical & online event resented by Friends of India Austra & Hindu Council of Australia Book review by Shri Bala […]

Janmashtami Celebrations in Darwin

Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating Janmashtami for the first time in Darwin, along with Darwin Yoga & Meditation Australian School of Meditation and Yoga (ASMY) Let your family & […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion

Join the discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana. Drawing on the book: Science of Happiness – According to Yoga Vedanta by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana: a compilation of her talks given to students at […]

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#𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 A celebration of India, its people, culture and achievements are incomplete without the Indian Flag. So, as India is fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Azadi Ka […]

Swastika: All you need to know about the new Bill passed by the Victorian Government

Nazi Symbol Public Display Prohibition Bill Victoria – All You Need to Know Background The Victorian Government has just passed Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022. This amendment […]

Victoria Nazi Symbols Media Statement

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Spiritual Care Australia UPDATE | Conference & AGM

By: Makarand Bhagwat. Please register and attend this conference if you have received the invittion. SCA Conference – Site Opens Soon! Monday 20 June – Wednesday 22 June – with […]

Progress on teaching Religious Education in Victoria

A meeting was held today between representatives of VCAA of the education department and GRE Education Multi-faith collaboration team. The meeting was attended by Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Jews and some […]

Welcome to the Victorian Government Bill prohibiting public display of Nazi symbols

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HCA Victoria Media Statement on Swastika

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Victoria Govt response on Inquiry into Anti-Vilification Protection and its impact on Hindu Swastika

Report on Anti-Vilification Inquiry in Victoria and its consequences on Hindu Swastika On 2nd September 2021, Premier of Victoria Hon Daniel Andrews made an announcement related to Inquiry into Anti-Vilification […]

The Hon Ros Spence, Minister of Multicultarism, Victoria

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COVID-19 Overseas Student Assistance

By: Makarand Bhagwat. Victoria Chapter of Hindu Council of Australia is assisting stranded overseas students in Metropolitan Melbourne by supplying groceries kits following the current Stage 4 restrictions.    So […]

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Melbourne

MISSION Shree Swaminarayan Temple Melbourne is a Spiritual, Volunteer-Driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by nurturing the Hindu Culture ideals of faith, unity, humanity, and selfless service. […]

Victoria’s help to International students

International students will receive a relief payment of up to $1,100 as part of a Victorian Government emergency support package that will help tens of thousands of people across our […]

A Short Course on Hinduism in Jan 2020

Namaste, Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) is pleased to announce “A short course on Hinduism” on 18th and 19th January 2020 and I invite you to please register to attend. […]

Celebrate Deepavali in Melbourne

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Hindu Council of Australia spiritual carers reflect on end of life care

By: Makarand Bhagwat. On July 20, 2019, 18 members of the spiritual care team of Hindu Council of Australia (Victoria) met at a community centre in Mount Waverley to discuss […]

Eleven new Hindu Spiritual Carers (Chaplains) certified in Victoria

By: Makarand Bhagwat, Victoria Chapter of Hindu Council of Australia. Hindu Council of Australia in Victoria today proudly certified 11 Volunteer Spiritual Carers (Chaplains). This team of 11 volunteers went […]

Yoga Day celebration in Victoria

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Hindu Council Joins Hands with Palliative Care Victoria

By: Makarand Bhagwat, Hindu Council Victoria. HCA Vic has joined hands with Palliative Care Victoria and will soon be providing voluntary spiritual care to the Hindus who are in palliative […]

India Run Festival in Melbourne

By: Makrand Bhagwat. Hindu Council of Australia Victoria chapter alongwith other parivar organisations is supporting this India run festival. The tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link below […]

HCA (Vic) participates in the Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra)

By: Makarand Bhagwat, Victoria Chapter of Hindu Council. A team of devoted volunteers from Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) participated in the Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra) organised by its […]

Hindu Council supports UN World Harmony Week 2019 in Melbourne

By: Hindu Council Melbourne Chapter. The Melbourne chapter of Hindu Council participated in and supported 2019 UN World Harmony Week. The event was attended by Mr Makarand Bhagwat. World Interfaith […]

Hindu Council support Uluru Statement from the Heart

By: Makarand Bhagwat. Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) joined faith leaders at the celebration of the 2019 UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, to stop and listen to the voice of […]

Victorian chapter distributes Hindu Chaplaincy Kit

By: Makarand Bhagwat, Melbourne. Hindu Council of Australia’s Victoria chapter has completed distribution of kits to 11 accredited Hindu Spiritual Care Providers (Chaplains). The kit contains a lanyard and ID, […]

Hindu Council activities report for 2018

Annual General Meeting of Hindu Council was held in Blacktown on 15th December 2018 and was attended by about 40 members. A report of activities for the year 2018 was […]

Hindus in Victoria advise Premier on Multicultural issues

By: Makrand Bhagwat. Hindu Council of Australia Victoria is a member of the Multifaith Advisory Group under the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) , which advises the Premier and […]

Maharishi Sushruta, a surgeon famous in Melbourne

By:Surinder Jain. The Royal Australia College of Surgeons (RACS), trains surgeons and is responsible for maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand.  It aims to foster and promote the pursuit […]

Hindu Chaplaincy course in Melbourne

Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter is conducting a refresher course for Hindu Chaplaincy on 23 and 30 June in Melbourne. This course is a part of an ongoing commitment […]

International Yoga Day celebrations by Hindu Council

Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating International Yoga day in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Details of the events are given in the brochures below.       Related Images:

Quarterly update from Victoria Chapter

A quick update from Victoria chapter on activities during the first quarter of 2018   1 Quarterly participation at Multifaith Advisory Group within the Premier’s Cabinet Office 2. Feb 18 […]

Hindu Council chapter in Victoria hosts Sri M’s discourse

By : Makarand Bhagwat Hindu Council of Australia’s  Victoria chapter organised a spiritual discourse by Sri M on 18th March, which also happened to be the Hindu new year. The […]

Vedanta for the modern world – Victoria lecture

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Vic Govt funds $160,000 for Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple

      Australia’s Victorian State Government announced that it will provide more than $160,000 to the Hindu Society of Victoria to upgrade its Cultural and Heritage Centre, also known […]

VIC 2017 Report

HINDU COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) REPORT CARD 2017   HCA continues to actively participate in the Multifaith Advisory Group to the Premier of Victoria which meets on a quarterly basis. […]