How can I help bushfire victims from India?
Thank you to all who have shown concern and interest in providing relief support to our fellow Australians affected by the devastating fires.
For those of you who wish to assist, here are some links where you can make donations - Australian Red Cross; The Salvation Army; NSW Rural Fire Service; Country Fire Association of Victoria; South Australia Country Fire Service and Wires (injured animals).
Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC is a good source for up-to-date information on the status of the emergency and relief efforts - https://www.abc.net.au/news/
Latest news
Australian artist David Hooke creates a mural in Varanasi to spread awareness in India about the global crisis on litter and pollution
Australian artist David Hooke, well-known for designing socially & environmentally engaged works, was in India to create a mural as part of the Varanasi Art Project. David’s large-scale mural in Varanasi was designed to spread awareness about the global crisis of litter and pollution.
Australian classical guitarists Grigoryan Brothers enthralled audiences in India
Celebrated Australian classical guitarists Grigoryan Brothers treated audiences in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata to some spellbinding performances. A mix of classical, jazz and contemporary music, their performances were applauded by a full house in all three cities.
Australian Government's response to the India Economic Strategy
- Link to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s address to the Australian Financial Review India Business Summit
- Link to the Australian Government’s response to An India Economic Strategy to 2035
- Link to Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham’s address to the Australian Financial Review India Business Summit 2018
Media release: India Economic Strategy | Full report is available at indiaeconomicstrategy.dfat.gov.au
Capturing India’s economic transformation (video link or watch below)
Latest speeches by the High Commissioner
- Deputy High Commissioner Rod Hilton's Speech at the Chanakya Chakra forum on Foreign and security policies (04/02/2019)
- High Commissioner's remarks at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (18/11/2019)
- High Commissioner's remarks at Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore (14/10/19)
Latest Press Coverage
- Vital that nations like India, Vietnam, Indonesia have greater stake in Indo-Pacific: Aus Deputy HC - Business Standard
- Australia keen to strengthen ties with India in hi-tech area - Outlook
- Australia & India: Partners in a future with innovation (OpEd by Australia's Chief Innovation Officer Sarah Pearson) - Deccan Chronicle
