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.
- Representation: To partner at all levels of the Australian political and social spectrum to represent the 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 with 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- ^ History & AimsArchived 16 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Australia's Indian students vow action". 13 June 2009.
- ^ "Levy plan targets high-risk colleges". 8 March 2010.
- ^ "Claim that Australia top choice of Indian students given thumbs down". 14 March 2010.
- ^ "Don't treat us as 'cash cow', say Indian rallyists - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 June 2009.
- ^ "FISA". Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
- ^ FISA history and aims