Friends of Asha Australia
Australian Friends of Asha was launched by the Governor of Victoria, The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, Patron of the organisation, in November 2012 at Government House, Melbourne. The organisation is chaired by Asha supporter and Chairman of Bendigo Bank, Mr Robert Johanson and aims to provide support to Asha and promulgate its work throughout Australia.
An Evening of Inspiration: Asha Australia’s Fundraising Dinner in Melbourne
A wonderful fundraising dinner was hosted in Melbourne by the Asha Australia Board, bringing together an inspiring gathering of supporters….
A Symbol of Gratitude: Robert Johanson’s Visit to Dr. Ambedkar Slum Community
Chairman of Australian Friends of Asha, Robert Johanson, Visits Dr. Ambedkar Slum Community On a heartwarming day at the Dr….
Tripti Singh – Sydney International Equity Scholarship recipient
Asha student Tripti, in an exclusive Radio interview with Special Broadcasting Service Hindi, Australia-shared her incredible journey from the slums…
Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, Australia Speaks about Asha.
Here is an excerpt from the speech by the Hon Jason Clare MP Minister for Education delivered during the Australian…
Abhishek’s Journey of Education, highlighted in India-Australia Educational Partnership
The Australian High Commission organised a Gala dinner reception to celebrate Australia and India’s ever-growing partnership in Education and research…
Dr Kiran and Asha graduate Mahinder visit the University of Queensland
“The University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia will partner with ASHA and support its equity development work. [/video] Hi there everyone, there was yet another farewell at Asha- given to the Australian…
Trinity visits Asha
What a joy it was for the children at Asha’s Zakhira centre to have a team of 12 students from…
Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship awarded to Asha student Abhishek
On 20th November, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney and Principal Dr.Michael Spence, along with Dr.Kiran Martin, Founder, and…
Trinity College hosts a morning tea to support Asha
Trinity College students have been enthusiastically supporting the work of Dr Kiran Martin and the Asha Society by visiting Delhi…
Diwali celebration at the Australian Club by Australian Friends of ASHA
The Australian Friends of ASHA held a Diwali celebration at the Australian Club, melbourne on Friday Octber 25th. The event…
A team from The Australian National University visits Asha
Prof Kiaran Kirk, Dean of ANU College of Science, Prof Penny Brothers, Director, Research School of Chemistry, Prof Peter Bouwknegt,…
Dr Kiran congratulates Chandan on joining research program in Canberra
In Melbourne, Australia against a backdrop of the city lights, Australian Friends of Asha and Dr Kiran Martin congratulated Chandan…
Chairman of Australian Friends of Asha for Slums (AFOA) visits Chanderpuri slum community
On 4th February 2019, the Asha Team welcomed Robert Johanson (Chairman of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited) the Chairman of…
A team from Trinity College visits Asha
A team of eleven from Trinity College, Melbourne (Australia) visited Asha in the month of January. After a brief orientation…
Invitation for Mahinder’s Graduation Ceremony
Mahinder Shrivas is a name taken with a lot of pride by the whole Asha family. We are ecstatic to…
2018 Internship Launch at Australian High Commission
A programme that started with just 8 students getting an opportunity to intern in two Multinational Companies in the year…
“Images of India” – a fundraising photographic exhibition in Fremantle by Juliet Murray
India is a land of contrasts. Poverty is significant and yet it is a country that is immensely rich; in…
Asha Turns 30:The Final Celebration
Asha’s 30th-year celebrations concluded with a gala event on February 10, 2018. This was attended by the honoured guests, Hon’ble…
Dr Kiran hosted by Macquarie at their HQ in Sydney
Dr Kiran and Asha graduate Mahinder were given a very warm welcome by Shemara Wikramanayake, Head of Macquarie Asset Management…
Dr Kiran and Mahinder hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Melbourne
Dr Kiran is just back from a wonderful trip in Australia where a number of meetings and events were held…
Australian Senator Hon. Mathew Canavan visits Asha
We had the pleasure of hosting Australian Senator the Hon. Mathew Canavan, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia and other…
Lion Fundraiser
On 21 February 2017, a group of Asha supporters in Melbourne enjoyed a private screening of the Oscar-nominated Australian film,…
Team Trinity spreads joy at Seelampur
What a joy it was for the children at Asha’s Seelmapur centre to have a team of 12 students from…
Team from Monash University Volunteered at Asha
The Asha team and community at Asha’s Anna Nagar slum colony were thrilled to greet friends from Monash University, Australia….
The Australian Cricket Community extends support to Asha
On 10 November 2016, the Australian Friends of Asha were hosted for a Diwali dinner in the Olympic Room, at…
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank celebrate Diwali to support Asha
On Friday 28th October Bendigo and Adelaide Bank celebrated the Diwali festival across its Adelaide and Bendigo head offices. This…
Australian Friends of Asha host Asha graduate Mahinder
Australian Friends of Asha invited Asha graduate Mahinder to share his experiences at their board meeting in the offices of…
Dr Kiran takes Asha to Australia
Dr Kiran and Asha student Usha have just completed a busy week in Australia. During the last two weeks, Dr…
Dr Kiran and Asha honoured by the Australian Government
We are glad to announce that on Wednesday, May 25 Asha Society and Australian Friends of Asha (AFOA) were deeply…
Australia inspired by success in India’s slums
24 May 2016 – Asha’s Dr Kiran Martin and young slum resident Usha will provide insights direct from Delhi’s slums…
Dr Kiran meets Australian HC Ms Harinder Sidhu
Dr Kiran had the immense pleasure of meeting with HE Ms Harinder Sidhu, the recently appointed Australian High Commissioner to…
Team from Australian High Commission visits Asha
We at Asha were pleased to host a seven-member team from the Australian High Commission including Rechelle Carroll, Ronae Duthie,…
Former Australian Cricketer Damien Fleming visits Asha
Former Australian Cricketer, Damien Fleming visited Asha on March 29, 2016. Damien has been in India for the past few…
Macquarie Global Services donates medical equipment
Macquarie Global Services have kindly donated towards two of the most pressing needs of our healthcare programme – a Fully…
Macquarie Group Foundation hosts Dr Kiran
Dr Kiran met with Shemara Wikramanayake, Chair, Macquarie Group Foundation, and Sandeep Dhawan, Division Director, Head of Global Finance Services…
Australian World Orchestra strikes the right chord with Asha children
Members of the Australian World Orchestra, who are currently touring India holding concerts across the country, visited Asha on Saturday,…
Australian delegates visit Asha
We were happy to have a team from Australia visit us. Dr Kiran welcomed Penny Fowler, Chairman of The Herald…
Mr Richard Leder
Secretary and National Coordinator
Australian Friends of Asha for slums
Wotton Kearney
Level 30
500 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Email: richardleder@outlook.com
Charity Registration Number No. ACN 161 085 650
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