Indian Subcontinent Community Services Directory
The Indian subcontinent is a physiographical region in Southern Asia, situated on the Indian Plate, projecting southwards into the Indian Ocean from the Himalayas. Geopolitically, it spans major landmasses from the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Although the terms “Indian subcontinent” and “South Asia” are often used interchangeably to denote the region, the geopolitical term of South Asia frequently includes Afghanistan, which is not considered part of the subcontinent.
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List of Indian Subcontinent Community Services:
Indian Support Center (ISC) is a non-profit, non-government organisation started in March 2015 as an independent body to help resolve community issues in the Indian sub-continent (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) community residing in Australia.
With an abundance of new migrants arriving in Australia, the need for an institution that supports and guides the migrants in making Australia their new home is paramount. The Indian Support Center uses a one-on-one and community development approach to support migrant residents by assisting them on their journey towards adapting to the Australian society, culture, economy and environment.
2. https://rainseniors.com.au/
RAIN FOR SENIORS, BY SENIORS : A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
In 2014 RAIN began to work with a simple desire to bring seniors of the Indian Sub Continent Community together and provide them with a venue to meet regularly.
Today we are a well known Community Service organization with 300 members and a great team of volunteers. We have built an effective entrepreneurial and passionate volunteer team, a strong and diverse donor base and a foundation of scalable programming.
IndianCare is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to address the welfare and wellbeing needs of people of South Asian origin living in Victoria.
Cultural displacement, lack of social capital and unfamiliar settings leave members of our community particularly vulnerable to hardship and loneliness.
At IndianCare, we specialise in connecting our community with service providers that can address these unique challenges in a socio-culturally sensitive way.
4.https://www.healthylivingtoongabbie.org/
Healthy Living Toongabbie
A group of health-conscious business and community leaders in Toongabbie is urging local residents to join them in the fight against type 2 diabetes.we are members of the not-for-profit group, organise events including shopping centre visits and forums to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes and promote healthy lifestyles in their community.
5.https://www.indianlink.com.au/about-us/
Indian Link empowers and elevates the South Asian community in Australia, by telling their stories and unpacking their experiences in a nuanced and unbiased manner.
The Indian (Sub-Cont) Crisis & Support Agency (ICSA) the first NGO in Australia for South Asian Communities was established as a response to the gaps and inadequate support systems.
ICSA offers a range of support tailored to South Asian communities and like cultures through professional services.
7.https://www.sewaaustralia.org/
Sewa is a non-profit organisation that aims to serve the community by providing humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and community development programs. Since its inception in 1997, it has been one of the few organisations which is fully driven by volunteers.
Our mission is to serve the community by providing support during times of crisis and through ongoing community development programs. The organisation aims to empower individuals and communities to become self-sufficient and resilient.
8.https://www.harmanfoundation.org.au/about-us
Founded in 2013 by Harinder and Maninder, after their own tragic loss left them thirsting for meaningful, sustainable support services, the Harman Foundation is modelled on a mission of delivering open, empathic support, guidance and reassurance to all multicultural community members. Since its inception, the foundation has continued to evolve into a web of cost-free community support services, delivered by a committed group of volunteers, to address a range of individual and group needs, issues and concerns.
The foundation’s range of immediate and ongoing community support services include:
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24×7 Telephone Crisis Line – trained counsellors ready to take your call, anytime
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Support Group Meetings – weekly get-togethers where confidentiality is assured
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Direct Peer Support – one-on-one interactions with trained volunteers
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Chaplaincy Services – spiritually-grounded support and guidance
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Bereavement Services – long-term support after a traumatic family loss
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Family Support Services – seminars offering parenting and family harmony techniques
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Seniors Support Services – respectful guidance for older community members
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Disabled Support Services – frameworks that enable independence and confidence
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Food For The Needy – nourishment and support for society’s less fortunate
9.https://indianwomeninaustralia.com/
The Indian women in Australia (IWIA), established in 2019, is a platform to connect and bring together women of Indian origin living in Australia. IWIA perceives itself as a catalyst and facilitator in building an all-women community and bringing women into full participation in mainstream society by providing opportunities for all. It is an open network where women are free to seek help, entrepreneurs to network their businesses and to support the ones in crisis and lift each other up when in need.
10.https://hinducouncil.com.au/new/hwc-of-australia/
Hindu Council of Australia is a peak body organisation founded in 1998 with an aim to create a strong and unified Hindu community in Australia. Since HCA was founded, it has been acting as a representative of the Hindu community in Australia in dealing with the federal, state and local governments, apart from reaching out to other Hindu organisations and institutions.
Hindu Council of Australia’s mission is to work for a strong, cohesive and active Hindu community in Australia, aiming to live in harmony with other religious and cultural communities while also devoted to preserving, promoting and sharing Hindu faith, culture and traditions with others in the society.