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 palliative care. What matters most to you? In response to the question “What matters most to you?”, it was not surprising that one’s faith, family […]
Eleven new Hindu Spiritual Carers (Chaplains) certified in Victoria
July 8, 2019 by ·
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 through a 20 hour training based on the guidelines of Spiritual Health Victoria ( now called as Spiritual Health Association Ltd from 1 July 2019) […]
Yoga Day celebration in Victoria
June 18, 2019 by ·
By: Makrand Bhagwat. Yoga Day celebration in Victoria.
India Run Festival in Melbourne
March 26, 2019 by ·
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 – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/india-run-festival-tickets-55755093987 Please use code ‘HCAIRF’ for a 10 AUD discount on the tickets. Every runner will receive a free T-shirt for the […]
HCA (Vic) participates in the Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra)
February 23, 2019 by ·
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 partner organisation, ISKCON, Melbourne at Catani Gardens during the recent St Kilda Festival on Sunday 10th February in Melbourne. The group presented half an […]
Hindu Council supports UN World Harmony Week 2019 in Melbourne
February 18, 2019 by ·
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 Harmony Week is a UN resolution for a worldwide week of interfaith harmony proposed in 2010 by King Abdullah II and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad […]
Hindu Council support Uluru Statement from the Heart
February 18, 2019 by ·
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 aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people in hope of reconciliation and healing our nation’s broken heart. The event was held on Sunday 17th February […]
Victorian chapter distributes Hindu Chaplaincy Kit
February 7, 2019 by ·
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, a copy of Bhagvad Geeta, Rudraksh Mala, and a neck scarf. HCA Victoria is currently looking for volunteers who can be trained as Spiritual Care […]
Hindu Council activities report for 2018
December 15, 2018 by ·
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 presented and can be downloaded below : Download the report (15MB)
