pakistanis in australia vol 3 issue 15 2013

7/28/2019 Pakistanis in Australia Vol 3 Issue 15 2013

1/6

FROM THE DESK

An important update is that the venue of our event has

changed to North Perth Town Hallwhich is more accessible in

terms of parking and about 5 minutes drive from the city. We

are also waiting for a possible sponsorship from the City of

Vincent. The invitations have been forwarded to different

dignitaries and we are currently in receipt of responses. As of

today we have got confirmations from Hon. Ms. Liz Behjet MLC

and Hon. Margaret Quirk MLA, Shadow Minister for Citizenship

and Multicultural Interests; Emergency Service; Bushfire

Preparedness; Seniors; Ageing and Volunteering; Heritage.

The collaborative Eid-ul-Azha project for Oct.20 is also

progressing well and if you want to get involved let us know.

There are opportunities for performances and having stalls.

Three other grant application shave been submitted and

outcomes will be notified in due course of time.

As the new semester starts, new students are making their way

to Perth and require accommodation urgently. If you can help

in any way let us know. The best option is to check the requests

placed at our facebook page. Thanks to Navin who is currently

working on creating our logo. Remember the open days of

universities start this weekend with ECU.

Volume 3 Issue 15

Pakistanis in Australia

A newsletter of the community, for the

community and by the community

22nd July 2013

Contents:Page 1: From the Desk

Page 2: Upcoming Events

Page 3: Employment

Page 4: Scholarships availableActivities for over 55s in Fremantle

Page 5: National Seniors Convention

Page 6: Biomed Link: A conference

46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, [email protected]

Office bearers

President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui

Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud

[email protected]

Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq

[email protected]

Account Details

WESTPAC

A/C NAME Pakistanis in Australia

BSB: 036054 A/C 321437
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


2/6

Vol. 3: Issue 15

EVENTS

PRESENTATION: Becoming an Engineer with UWA

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:00 - WEATHERBURN LT - The University of Western Australia

'Becoming an Engineer with UWA' info evening: Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend one ofour info sessions to learn more about how to achieve an engineering career with UWA.

RSVP [email protected]

EID DINNER by Australia New Zealand Association of Pakistani Physicians in Perth

10th

August 6.30 9.00 pm at Saffron Curry House. There are limited seats for non-doctor families. Please

contact Dr. Jehangir [email protected] booking.

Australia Pakistan Medical Association in VICTORIA

Meet and Greet Social function is on 25th

August. The time is 1 pm. Venue to be announced soon.

Pakistan Students Association of Australia

Pakistani Australian Association of SAEvent: Community Eid Dinner

Venue: Thebarton Community Centre, 60-78 South Road, Torrensville, SA

Al-Zainab ladies designerLatest and Fabulous Design Ladies Wear / Suits , shalwar and qameez available in Morley, Perth Western Australia which are mostly from

Leading Boutique of Pakistan at very affordable Price. Contact 0404 009 030 or visit

https://www.facebook.com/AlZainabPakistaniLadiesBoutiqueWA
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/AlZainabPakistaniLadiesBoutiqueWAhttps://www.facebook.com/AlZainabPakistaniLadiesBoutiqueWAhttps://www.facebook.com/AlZainabPakistaniLadiesBoutiqueWAmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


3/6

UWAPostgraduate Teaching Internship Scheme

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:00 - Fox Lecture Theatre (Arts) Information Session

The Postgraduate Teaching Internship Scheme allows promising doctoral research students

including professional doctoral students, to develop teaching skills in their fields and to

undertake a program of professional development activities during the course of their PhDcandidature.

UWA Ag or Economics postgrads

There is an opportunity at the WA No-tillage Farmers Association for an economics or ag science graduate to

work in our Carbon Farming Extension and Outreach program. The position is for 4 years and would be base

in our Perth and Northam offices. The candidate would preferably have undergraduate first class honours or b

at masters level. Industry experience would be highly valued. A position description will be developed in

consultation with high quality candidates.

Opportunities within City of Joondalup

The City of Joondalup has advertised a number of vacancies. To apply visit

www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

EMPLOYMENT

This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep community informed of whats happening in Pakistan and in Australia with a special fo

on Western Australia at this time. We acknowledge that this newsletter is disseminated from Noongar land. The earlier is sues c

accessed through web athttp://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainc or through the group Facebook page at

http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia. Our Youtube channel can be accessed at

https://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1. You can also follow our twitter account @PIAInc
http://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/http://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/http://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainchttp://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainchttp://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainchttp://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustraliahttp://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustraliahttps://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1https://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1https://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustraliahttp://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainchttp://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/


4/6

Vol. 3: Issue 15

.

Scholarship available

EvalPartners and Claremont Evaluation Center, with the financial support of Rockefeller Foundation, are

proud to announce the availability of scholarship to financially support evaluators working in, or originally

from, a country located in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, or East and Central Europe (non

EU countries) to attend the on-line 2013 Professional Development Workshop Series on Evaluation and

Applied Research Methods to be held on 25-30 August 2013.

For additional information, please visithttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/scholarship

We hope this scholarship, which complements the freee-learning on Development Evaluationto which

almost 13,000 people from 176 registered, is an additional opportunity to strengthen evaluation

capacities all over the world.

Free activities for over 55s August - SeptemberAll things techno Want to know how to use your new lap top, iPod or mobile phone? Would you like to learn to

Facebook or Skype? Bring along your charged item with chords and instruction booklet.

Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 August, 3.30-4.30 pm Booking required 08 9432 9812 One Stop Shop, Kings Square,

Fremantle

Living Smart courseDuring this course you will learn about the big issues we face as a global community, and how local and individual

actions can help to build supportive communities. Living Smart helps us to think, act and live sustainably.Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August. 5, 12, September, 12.30-2.30 pm Booking required 08 9432 9812 Meet at the One

Stop Shop, Kings Square, Fremantle

Creating art using pastels

Enjoy and learn the skills of using enchanting chalk pastels. This is an easy and workable medium. You will discover

some of the secrets of Edgar Degas and William Turner. Yes its true... a whole new world will open to you.

Beginners and the experienced are welcome. Materials supplied.

Monday 5, 12, 19, 26 August, 10.30 am-12.30 pm Booking required 08 9432 9812 One Stop Shop, Kings Square,

Fremantle

Everything internetCome and try all the different aspects of the internet that you may have heard of and may not understand or thatyou may understand and just wish to know more about. Tweeting, blogging, posting, skyping, googling etc.

Requires very basic computer skills.

Friday 6, 13, 20, 27 September, 9.00-11.00 am Booking required 08 9432 9812 Meet at the One Stop Shop, Kings

Square, Fremantle

Tai chi

Learn the tai chi applications for self defence, dance, and healing. Learn very simple and effective qi gong

techniques along with basic push hands and martial arts application. It will not be covering the solo form, but

complements other tai chi forms. Thursday 1 August-12 September (7 week program), 8.30-9.30 am Booking

required 08 9432 9812 The Meeting Place, 245 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160

OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/scholarshiphttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/scholarshiphttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/scholarshiphttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/e-learning-on-development-evaluationhttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/e-learning-on-development-evaluationhttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/e-learning-on-development-evaluationhttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/e-learning-on-development-evaluationhttp://www.mymande.org/evalpartners/scholarship


5/6

Vol. 3: Issue 15


6/6

Vol. 3: Issue 15

pakistanis in australia vol 3 issue 15 2013

Documents