Annual Report 2014-2015
NEW SOUTH WALES INDIAN WELFARE
ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2014-2015
SERVING MEMBERS OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY OF NSW
NSW Indian Welfare Association.Inc.
303/10.Rider Boulevarde, Rhodes,NSW.2138
ABN 11724816851
Email:info@nswiwa.org.au http:/www.nswiwa.org.au/nsw
2014-15AtAGlance
2014-15 was another eventful year for Members of the NSWIWA Community.
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Key activities:
● Manly Picnic 21.9.2015-Dobroyd Point, Manly
Organised a scenic walk for members and other interested participants.After a good walk provided lunch and refreshments.
● Grandparents day with Samarpan 26.10.2015-Merrylands Park.
Organised a charity function inviting Samarpan(organization advocating for disabled children of Indian background)and provided games and amusements for handicapped children.
Provided snacks and softdrinks
● Harbour Cruise 1.3.2015 -Circular Quay
Boarded a luxury boat for a 3 hour cruise,with games and quiz etc.Finished with a 3course meal.
● Members day 22.3.2015-Parramatta Park
Organised TaiChi and Body Balance exercise session. One of the committee members performed an entertaining skit. Provided snacks and coffee,tea and cool drinks.
● Annual Day 18.7.2015-Ermington Hall
Light music by Uma Iyer and troop,Chanda Melam by Ramu Iyer and troop and Bharatanatyam by Gayatri Krishnamurthy's students,followed by raffleprizes. Followed by 3course dinner.
Grants:
During the year, the Association applied for and received a grant of $600 for the Get Active-Stay Activeprogram for seniors from the NSW Government.
MonthlyMeetings:
Themonthlymeetingshavebeenverypopularamongourseniorcitizensinparticular. Regularmeetingshavebeenheldaddressingavarietyofsubjects.
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Mogul India Talk by Dr.Thangaraj |
25.08.2014 |
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Social Problems &Sister Subbalakshmi Talk by Mrs.Balam Lakshmanan |
08.09.2014 |
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Temple Procedures Talk by Mr.R.Natarajan |
10.11.2014 |
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Group Discussions about Meeting Subjects |
09.02.2015 |
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Skin Care & Dermatology Talk by Dr Kavitha Sriprakash |
09.03.2015 |
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Tamil New Years Day Celebration With a homely meal prepared by most members |
13.04.2015 |
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Stroke Prevention & Pink Saree Project Talk by Caroline Chen & Meenakshi Chopra |
28.04.2015 |
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Mother’sDay Celebration |
11.05.2015 |
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Road Safety & Organ Life Presentation |
26.05.2015 |
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Planning Ahead Talk by Mr.Barry Ellingsworth |
23.06.2015 |