Federation of Indian Student Associations in Australia
The Federation of Indian Student Associations (FISA) in Australia was incorporated in 2002 [1] by Gautam Gupta after he was the victim of a drunken assault which led to depression and his decision to start the federation.[2] Since the Violence against Indians in Australia controversy began, the FISA has had a high profile in many Australian,[3][4] Indian,[5][6] and other international sources.[7]
FISA's stated purpose is;[8]
- Integration: To unify Indian students in Australia and integrate them with the Australian community at large.
- Representation: To partner at all levels of the Australian political and social spectrum to represent views and opinions of Indian students.
- Empowerment: To increase the spiritual, political, social and economic strength of Indian students in Australia.
FISA's aims are;[9]
- FISA to be recognised as a point of reference for Indian students nationally.
- To construct an effective and long lasting communication network amongst students who are Indian by pedigree.
- The network would consist of all University Unions/Organisations and other like-minded associations, representative bodies and interested individuals.
- Organise events to provide a social interaction point for students.
- Increase dialogue between other community representative bodies to provide students a perspective of multicultural Australia.
- FISA Executives consist of dynamic Indians and Australians from various cultures whose primary aim is to form a synthesis of multicultural society.
References[]
- ^ http://www.fisa.org.au/content/history-aims
- ^ "Australia's Indian students vow action". 13 June 2009.
- ^ "Levy plan targets high-risk colleges". 8 March 2010.
- ^ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/death-a-wake-up-call-to-indian-media/story-e6frg6nf-1225838412865[bare URL]
- ^ "Claim that Australia top choice of Indian students given thumbs down". 14 March 2010.
- ^ "Don't treat us as 'cash cow', say Indian rallyists - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Australia's Indian students vow action". 13 June 2009.
- ^ FISA
- ^ FISA history and aims
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