Federation of Indian Student Associations in Australia

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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] Indian,[4][5] and other international sources.[2]

FISA's stated purpose is;[6]

  • 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;[7]

  • 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[edit]

  1. ^ History & AimsArchived 16 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b "Australia's Indian students vow action". 13 June 2009.
  3. ^ "Levy plan targets high-risk colleges". 8 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Claim that Australia top choice of Indian students given thumbs down". 14 March 2010.
  5. ^ "Don't treat us as 'cash cow', say Indian rallyists - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 June 2009.
  6. ^ "FISA". Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
  7. ^ FISA history and aims
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