P AKISTANIS IN A USTRALIA PAWA NEWS

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30TH APRIL 2012
Dr. Zarrin S Siddiqui, 46 Kanangra Crs. Greenwood, WA 6024, Australia Ph: 0434841705, Email: pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER OF THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BY THE COMMUNITY

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 09

YOUME SHUHADA AND ANZAC DAY

As you receive this newsletter, Yaum-eShuhada is being observed in Pakistan with solemnity. This Day is being observed to remember the thirty-five thousand innocent civilians martyred during terrorist attacks including women children and over three thousand military and security personnel fighting valiantly against the terrorists. The day began with special prayers in mosques after Fajr prayers for the eternal peace of the departed souls and a resolve to defeat the terrorism and uproot it permanently. Wreath laying ceremonies are held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada across the country to commemorate the sacrifices of Pakistan Army. The people will pay tributes to Armed Forces and its agencies for sacrificing their lives in fighting the terrorism with main ceremony being held at GHQ Rawalpindi tonight where Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is the host. Pakistanis in Australia took the lead yesterday by remembering the sacrifices and combining this event with ANZAC day. Two movies were screened namely The Sounds of Silence and Life of a Siachen Soldier with tributes to both Australian and Pakistani troops. Amina Syed in her speech Living a vision spoke at length about the vision of Quaide Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah referring to his speeches. Father Armando Carandang, UWA Chaplain offered prayers for Australian and Pakistani troops specially the five Christian armed forces personnel who became victims of Avalanche in Gayari sector last month. The evening ended with Fateha by Munir. This event was held in collaboration with Apnapan@UWA and Pakistan Association of Curtin Students and will be a regular event every year. We are grateful to the support extended by Brigadier. Zahoor Ahmed (Defence advisor), Shazadi Rukh (Dildar Pakistan),Yasmin Syed of SBS radio (Urdu service) and of course to those who attended the event.
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BHOJA AIR CRASH: A grief we all share

The lives lost as a result of air crash are irreplaceable losses. The community in Perth is mourning loss of Javed Iqbal, the father of Aymen, Danish and Maridh who was also one of the passengers. Please offer fateha for the departed soul and may Allah give the families strength to bear the loss.

Millat School Bhaddeywalla

The school under the patronage of Iqbal Khan is embarking on a new project and is desperately in need of teachers who could assist in preparing videos delivering the curriculum content to the kids and support the new generation. For details see www.millatschool.com. We have included photograph of Kamran Iqbal, a student of Millat School who scored 72% in the year 5 exam. Please extend your hand of support to these kids.

SYMPOSIUM IN PERTH
We welcome Moneeza Hashmi in Perth. She is visiting Australia in connection with Commonwealth Broadcasters Association (CBA) and has been re-elected as Chair for another term. She will deliver the key note address in the symposium organised by the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at UWA on 2nd May at 6 pm. The venue is Case Study Room at University Club.

INVITATION TO SYMPOSIUM

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Child and Adolescent Community Health Service (CACHS) is looking to recruit Health Promotion Officers. The successful candidates will work collaboratively with health professionals, other organizations and communities to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs at a regional, zone or service wide level. You will also work with the health promotion team to ensure strategic alignment of programs and support the achievement of the CACH Operational Plan as well as ensure practice is underpinned by sound primary health care, population health and health promotion principles and priorities, in order to have the greatest impact on the health of the community.

http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=132623

Project Officer
Swan Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (FullTime 12 months)
Do you want to make a difference or fancy a change? If so, we have a great opportunity to take on a challenging and interesting project role in Social Outreach and Advocacy, based in Perth. You will provide support and coordination in the development of an integrated and sustainable community-based model of perinatal and infant mental health service delivery in the Swan region. You will have relevant expertise in service and community development, and will be a great communicator with an eye for detail and a flair for organisation. Salary of up to $75,000 + superannuation is offered, subject to qualifications and experience. Other benefits including excellent salary packaging apply.To apply, please send your CV, referee details and an expression of interest outlining your suitability for the position to SJGHC e-recruitment: http://sjog.erecruit.com.au For further information and a copy of the position description please contact Anna Roberts, Group Manager Early Years, on (08) 6103 5589. Deadline: 4 May 2012

ECCWA FITNESS ON RUN PROJECT

Experience the Move: May June2012
Weekly fitness sessions are arranged at three venues in Perth for women. These are free of cost and will provide participants to experience different forms of physical activities including Bolllywood dancing, Zumba, etc. The dates and venues will be available on our facebook page from Friday the 4th May, 2012.

VOLUNTEER MIGRANTS REQUIRED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY

A unique study into accidents and injuries among migrant workers in Perth is looking for volunteers to help them investigate why people who were not born in Australia face more hazards at work than their colleagues. WAIMR Researcher, Cema Santos, who is running the study, says volunteers will be asked to fill in a questionnaire and will also be asked questions in focus groups about their perceptions of risk in the workplace."I'd like to speak to men and women born in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America," she said. "Volunteers need to be aged between 18 and 70 and be employed, even if it's on a casual basis. They must also speak English." "We realise that recruits to the study will need to go to work, so we are flexible about meeting times and we can even travel to visit different communities for meetings in the evening. Our focus groups last for an hour and a half and we will serve refreshments." If you would like to join the study, or have questions, please phone Cema on 9346 1514 or email cema.santos@waimr.uwa.edu.au.

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