About Us

We stand for India Australia Friendship

India Australia Association of Canberra

The India – Australia Association of Canberra (IAAC) Inc. is a secular, non-political, non-profit organisation in Canberra that represents culturally diverse but moral Indian Australian communities. IAAC was created in 1973 with the goal of promoting more collaborative ways of living together and fostering the growth of a movement of individuals joining and constructing intentional communities.

With the assistance of its members, the organisation organises a variety of social and cultural activities and seasonal events throughout the year on behalf of the approximately 11000-strong Indian Australian community. It represents the participation of the Indian Australian community in all major festivals and celebrations in and around the Australian Capital Territory’s metropolitan area and surrounding areas.

The volunteer staff of the Association works tirelessly to develop inclusive events, promote cross-cultural understanding, and aid Indian migrants who are establishing themselves in the region and require assistance with a disability, senior care, or other community services. The IAAC is also invested
in the bilateral relationship between Australia and India, in addition to supporting the growing cooperation and friendship between the two nations.

Our mission –

-To Support and work with local communities, and engage in extensive community service, including support for homelessness, mental health, migration, youth, family, elderly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
– We recognise the achievements of Indians in the community to show not only how well Indians in Australia have progressed but also how they contribute to Australian Society .
– We promote holistic wellness (physical, mental, spiritual, economic, political, and social) for individuals and communities through educating in prevention and advocating on health issues prevalent .
– We promote and organise special activities for women members, inform women of any pertinent information and provide a medium where all women can participate.
– We liaise with young people and help provide support and advice, help coordinate vents and functions to promote and organise special activities for young members and encourage them to participate and have fun while learning to become future leaders.
– Volunteer Team members are also committed to disaster relief and emergency service participation.
– Liaison with government, and non-government entities, as well heavily invested in bilateral relations between Australia and India, and promotion of the growing collaboration and goodwill between the two nations.
– We provide a platform to Indian business owners to collaborate at the branch level, regional level and national level forming clusters, where clusters help other clusters for everybody’s progress and raise a unified voice to approach NGOs and government agencies (local and
national) to prosper their business.

Our key stakeholders -

-The ACT Government, particularly the Office of Multicultural Affairs multicultural community organisations
– Other individuals or organisations that represent and advocate on behalf of the multicultural community
– Various Social service providers in ACT
-Relevant government decision makers, particularly relevant Ministers and parliaments.