PIA NEWS VOL.

Issue 05

PIA News
Vol.5

2 nd March 2015
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2015

PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

As Pakistan wins the first match of the International Cricket Cup 2015 against Zimbabwe, all eyes are now on the
quarter finals and community members are planning to once again for next match on Wednesday against Ireland.

PAKISTAN DAY: TAJDEED E WAFAA

Pakistan Day will be celebrated on 21st March 2015 at Shah Jahan Grill, Padbury from 6.30 pm onwards which will
include traditional Pakistani food. The Early bird rates are 25 dollars per head till 5th March 2015. The link to the
booking is www.trybooking.com/HBSM. We are pleased to announce that MR. Ayaz Khan will be performing at
the event. We are in receipt of 10 complimentary tickets for our patrons which will be distributed this week.
Mr. Ayaz Khan will also be performing at another event on 14 th March at Cannington Leisure Centre. Details are
on next page.
PIA AGM ON 20th MARCH 2015:
No nomination forms are received as yet so time to get involved. All members have by now received the
nomination forms with agenda for the meeting.
REGISTRATION FOR AMUNC OPENS
Registration now opens for the biggest and first ever event in Perth which is expecting 700 young delegates
including a delegation from Pakistan. We are looking for host families from Pakistan community which will enable
accommodation expenses for the young ones.
UWA PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ADVISERS: TUE, 10 MAR 2015 18:00 - ALEXANDER LECTURE THEATRE
If you're a Year 12 student (or a parent of a Year 12 student), this session will provide information about UWA's courses,
admission requirements and how to achieve your study and career goals.
UWA Prospective Students Office staff will be on hand to answer your queries following the presentation.
URL: http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/yr12-info

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UPCOMING EVENTS
SAMRA KHAN PRESENTS MUSICAL NIGHT on 14th March
A ghazal night and performance by Mr. Ayaz Khan

AMUNC OPENS APPLICATIONS: contact rida.ahmed@amunc.net

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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHS: FROM PAWA EVENT on 1st MARCH.

FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

National Federation of the Blind, Scholarship Program
Targeted Fields: Open to all fields.
Open To Prospective/Current Graduate Students.
No citizenship requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally blind in both eyes. Must be planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a
degree program at a U.S. institution. Scholarships are awarded on: 1) The basis of academic excellence. 2) Service
to community. 3) Leadership. Must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all of its scheduled
scholarship program activities. Personal essay. Transcripts. 2 letters of recommendation. 1 NFB Affiliate
President's interview is required.
Stipend
Scholarships range from $3,000 to $12,000.
Deadline
3/31/2015
Program Description
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) offers 30 graduate scholarships for blind students enrolled at U.S.
institutions. A broad array of scholarships are offered to recognize academic excellence, community service, and
leadership by blind scholars. In addition to a scholarship, each winner will receive assistance to attend the
National Federation of the Blind Annual Convention which takes place in July in Orlando, Florida, providing an
excellent opportunity for high-level networking with active blind persons in many different professions and
occupations. These are merit-based scholarships that students of all ages and fields can receive.

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For details contact Caroline Wood at info@margaretriverpress.com or Maria Osman at mosman@vtown.com.au

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LIVING A GOOD LIFE INFORMATION SESSION

TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY AND THEIR CARERS
Are you from a refugee or migrant background and live in the City of Swan, Town of Kalamunda or Town of
Mundaring?
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Do you care for someone with disability or know of people with disability in the community?
Do you know if they are getting the right services and supports to live a good life in Western Australia?
Do you know if they are facing any challenges?
Are you aware about the new system introduced to support people with disability, their families and carers in your
area?
If you answered yes to any of these questions and want to get more information about the New National Disability
Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Perth Hills to support family or community members with disability, we encourage
you to attend this meeting.

Date:

Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Time:

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Venue:

NDIA, 78 Railway Parade MIDLAND

Venue is wheelchair accessible, close to public transport and free parking is
available.
Everyone with or without disability is welcome.
A light lunch will be provided

Please advise if you require an interpreter and preferred language. Subsidised taxi fares may be available for
people with disability. RSVP: For catering purposes please confirm your attendance and dietary requirements by
Friday, 27 Feb 2015 on tel. 9388 7455 or by email: admin@edac.org.au Living a Good Life forums for migrants
and refugees is coordinated by EDAC and the Western Australia Multicultural Association Inc.