Volume 3

Issue 11

Pakistanis in Australia Inc.

A newsletter of the community, for the community and by the community

27th May 2013

Contents:
Page 1: From the Desk Page 2: Men in Green Interfaith morning tea Page 3: A Peaceful heart Ladies Morning Tea Page 4: PIA Use of Social Media Policy Page 5: Celebrate WA Activities Page 6: Australias Biggest Morning Tea ECCWA DVD Launch Mission Australia Youth Survey APMA Medical Meeting

From the Desk.

The highlight of the last week was the participation in the biggest morning tea fundraising for the Cancer Council. Another good news is that Men in Green won their final match played on 13th May. As our membership of the facebook page keeps on growing with current number at 955, there have been a couple of instances where inappropriate comments have been regularly made by a couple of members. At the same time there are posts that offer students services like assistance in assignments and visa extensions which is again inappropriate. One easy solution was to moderate every post but it is also not advisable when it is only 2-3 members out of 950+ who indulge themselves in such acts. Therefore in our last meeting we have developed a basic guide to use of social media (specifically facebook) which needs to be followed by every member. The policy is available on page 4 and applies with immediate effect. Finally to the WA Community, enjoy and celebrate the long weekend. Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is an incorporated group to support students and migrants from Pakistan in their settlement and to initiate projects in Australia and Pakistan that promote mutual collaboration between two countries and promote a positive image of Pakistan and Australia

46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

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MEN IN GREEN
Congratulations to the team on winning the Summer Indoor cricket Season final held on 13 May 2013.
INTERFAITH MORNING TEA, Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:00 - Hackett Hall, UWA Tickets are for 20$. A chance for those of different faiths and backgrounds to get together and enjoy a spot of tea whilst being addressed by an amazingly diverse panel of guest speakers! Akram Azimi Young Australian of the Year 2013, Jarrod McKenna World Vision National Advisor, I am the Other. This year, UWA is celebrating 100 years of teaching excellence, and by extension, we aim to celebrate/explore the long-standing belief amongst Faith Groups that calls upon its devout to be of service to humanity.

The Morning Tea will include a Panel Discussion moderated by Professor McDougall (UWA Religion and Globalisation Initiative) alongside Professor Samina Yasmeen (Centre for Muslim States & Societies), Reverend Michael Wood (UWAs Anglican Chaplain) and Rabbi Shalom White (Curtins Jewish Chaplain.) This function will also include a key-note address from 1. Akram Azimi Young Australian of the Year 2013 2. Jarrod McKenna World Vision National Advisor 3. I am the Other 2

During the first class held on 20th May, 2013 we had twelve students attending the class. As next Monday is a public holiday our second class will be held on 10th June Insha Allah.

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PIA POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is a registered incorporated organisation in Western Australia and maintains presence on Facebook through the group page as well as Twitter account @PIAInc. The page is an open page where members can join after the approval by the administrator(s) of the page. The page is maintained in an open mode and members can post comments. Anyone who joins the page is required to follow the following principles of communication on the page. 1. To ensure that the post is relevant to the Pakistanis living in Australia and/or prospective migrants to Australia. 2. It is the responsibility of the member to protect his/her personal privacy and of other members. 3. The use of facebook page implies that every member has basic level of understanding of English language. Do not make comments in URDU language as they are not understood by the members whose first language is not URDU. 4. Before posting any comments ensure that the post does not; a. include personal information of either yourself or of other members in your posts to the page. (for example, email addresses, private addresses or phone numbers). b. use insulting, provocative or hateful language. c. infringe the intellectual property rights of others. d. promote commercial interests. e. incite hatred on the basis of any personal characteristic, including on the basis of race, religion, gender, marital or domestic status, disability, sexuality or age. 5. The administrator(s) of the page and tweets reserve the right to remove any posts and members without offering any explanation.

Approved by the PIA Management Committee on 21 May 2013.

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This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep community informed of whats happening in Pakistan and in Australia with a special focus on Western Australia at this time. We acknowledge that this newsletter is disseminated from Noongar land. The earlier issues can be accessed through web at http://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

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AUSTRALIAS BIGGEST MORNING TEA ON 23 rd MAY 2013

Thanks to all the supporters who came and participated in the morning tea. This is the first time the Pakistani community in WA was involved. We were able to raise 172 dollars. Our target is 200 dollars and if you still want to make a donation you can do it through online donation till 1st June 2013. Our bank account details are
Bank: Westpac Account Name: Pakistanis in Australia BSB: 036054 Account Number: 321437

Please do mention TEA in the description. If you need a receipt for tax purposes provide us your details and we will despatch you one immediately. Once again thanks specially to Beenish Umer, Shazia Khan and Maleeha for providing us with savouries to be served. We will now be working towards a fundraiser for TELETHON.

ECCWA LAUNCHES DVD on Ist June

The event is now postponed and a later date will be communicated in next newsletter.

MISSION AUSTRALIA - YOUNG WEST AUSTRALIANS WANTED FOR NATIONAL SURVEY

Mission Australia is calling on young West Australians to help highlight important issues in their lives by taking part in the charity's 2013 Youth Survey - the nation's largest annual stocktake of the views, concerns and values of young people between the ages of 15-19. Mission Australia's 2013 Youth Survey can be completed online: missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey The survey closes on Friday 28 June with the results to be published later this year.

APMA MEDICAL MEETING on 20th JUNE 2013

Australia Pakistan Medical Association is committed to the ongoing medical education to the medical professions. With this in mind, APMA invites you to attend this educational meeting.. Dr Suleman Qurashi specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon (FRACS). Topic " Developments and controversies in Orthopaedics" Program for the evening, venue and time will be available in next newsletter.