UIA urges Australian government to review the poli...

United Indian Associations Inc which represents 19 different organisations of Indian diaspora in Australia is deeply saddened and stunned by the blatant statement by Hon. Kevin Rudd Foreign Minister of Australia for the reasons of not selling the much needed uranium to India. “We believe that this issue is based upon a discredited foreign policy of Australian Labor party with the head in the sand attitude.’ said...

UIA Congratulates Indians on New Beginnings

UIA Congratulates Indians on New Beginnings: UIA congratulates Indians, Shree Anna Hazare and Team Anna on their success in securing a first victory of ‘people power’ in India. The crusade of Shree Anna Hazare and the people of India to make the Indian government consider a stronger version of the Lokpal (Ombudsman) Bill was accepted by a resolution in the Indian parliament ending the 12 day long peaceful protest by the...

UNDP map of India corrections

Press Release Dated: July 24, 2011 UIA is pleased to announce that the map of India has been rectified on UNDP website with our efforts and a strong followup from the Indian High Commission in Canberra. UIA brought this issue before the High Commissioner of India and UNDP authorities. It may be recalled that a wrong map with the wrong LOC (Line of control) was published on the site and same map was used by the Australian...

Grand Celebrations – India Australia Friends...

United Indian Associations hosted the grand India Australia Friendship Fair on eve of India Independence at Sydney Olympic Athletic Centre, Homebush Bay, NSW on 14th August 2011. United Indian Associations (UIA) was formed in 1994 with the objectives to help uplift the social and community development among Indo Australians. UIA is the largest umbrella organization consisting of 19 different organizations based upon various...

Experience India in Sydney

India Australia Friendship Fair at Sydney Olympic Athletic Centre is a shining example of unity, diversity and celebration of cultures, heritage, music and dances from the Indian sub continent. This fair should be on your list of ‘What to do in Sydney’ in August, this year it is being celebrated on 14th August Sunday. United Indian Associations (UIA) has been doing this fair for last 17 years since its inception in 1994....

UIA meets PM Julia Gillard

UIA President Mr. Amarinder Bajwa and Vice President Mr. John Niven, former UIA secretary Dr Moninder Singh met the Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy PM & Treasurer Hon Wayne Swan, Foreign Minister Hon Kevin Rudd at the lunch meeting organised by Sub Continent Friends of Labor. The group was led in the parliament and hosted by Hon Ed Husic (Member for Chifley) and Hon Michel Rowland (Member for Greenway). The meeting...