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
  1. http://www.fisa.org.au/content/history-aims
  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8097526.stm
  3. http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/levy-plan-targets-highrisk-colleges-20100308-psqw.html
  4. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/death-a-wake-up-call-to-indian-media/story-e6frg6nf-1225838412865
  5. http://news.oneindia.in/2010/03/14/claimthat-australia-top-choice-of-indian-students-giventhu.html
  6. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Racial-attacks-Indians-rally-in-Australia/articleshow/4627571.cms
  7. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8097526.stm
  8. FISA
  9. FISA history and aims
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