This web page is created to keep the community updated with the latest progress of Indian community Centre.

ICC Construction Work Progress: June 2021

1. Aluminum frame for front full height glazing installed.
2. Auditorium: 90% Ceiling works, 95% of walls complete,  95% HVAC completed
3. Plumbing, Electrical wire pulling works 85% completed
4. Ground floor: internal walls 85% complete, paint preparation works progressing, small window frames installation and tiling works of toilet block in progress
5. First Floor Foyer: Studwork for timber cladding 85% complete, ceiling framework , Air condition ducting works and stud wall behind reception in progress (>80% completed)
6. Construction / fabrication of Water tanks behind pump room on Concrete pad 85% complete
7. Light pole foundation works ongoing in carpark areas.
8. Retaining wall at rear boundary complete, backfilling and levelling works in progress

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ICC Construction Work Progress: April – May 2021

1. Aluminum frame installed for front full height glazing.
2. Concrete pad behind pump room for water tanks installed
3. Pump room roofing completed
4. Stormwater drain pits installed around the main building
5. Installing clips for wooden cladding at reception full height wall completed
6. Roofing to entrance canopy completed
7. Aluminum window frames are installed to kitchen and side Wall
8. Stud walls at first floor for back and side walls of Auditorium almost complete
9. Air condition ducting works at ground and first floor started
10. HVAC, plumbing Electrical wire pulling works in progress
11. Internal stud wall ongoing at Ground & first floor, also stud wall for Auditorium staging and store
12. External painting in progress

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ICC Construction Work Progress: March 2021

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February, 2021

The construction of the ICC has been in progress.

Here are some latest photos of the ICC site:

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January, 2021

The construction of the ICC has started in January 2021. On 14th January the Earthwork had started. At 6.30 am, the ISWA Management Committee, Consul General of India in Perth Madam Dantu Charandasi, a few life members and community members conducted a simple prayer before starting the journey.

https://www.facebook.com/IndianSocietyofWA/videos/3463860773741487

Here are some latest photos of the ICC site:

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For more pictures click below:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=IndianSocietyofWA&set=a.3809457912449392

December, 2020

On 5th December 2020, Premier of WA Mark McGowan announced $1.5M for the Indian Community Centre Project. Details here.

An update to the community was issued on 6th December 2021. Please read it here.

For more photos of the event, please check the following Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/IndianSocietyofWA/posts/3345901892138332

Mr Chitta Ranjan’s debut novel “The Elephant Girl” was launched on Jan 14th in Perth.

A book full of mystery and charm with a plot from 1930’s British India time set up in NorthEast India.

Mr Chitta Ranjan (Pathak) is a very active member of the Indian community in WA.

We are proud of you Mr Chitta Ranjan and our heartiest congratulations to him.

On 21 January 2021, Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery announced the development of three new languages for WA schools.

• ​Development of curriculum for Hindi, Korean and Tamil will commence in July
• Syllabuses to be developed for Pre-primary to Year 12

The full media release below:

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2021/01/New-languages-for-Western-Australian-schools.aspx

The initiative led by Hindi Samaj of WA in last one year to include Hindi in state curriculum received wholehearted support from Consul General of India, Madam Dantu Charandasi ji and Mr. Yaz Mubarakai, MLA for Jandakot. This is a dream come true moment:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=483320476397799&id=108891983840652

Our heartiest congatulations to Tamil Association of WA and the entire Tamil community in the diaspora.

The Student Wing of Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA) invites all students of Indian origin in WA across all universities and colleges to join us for a Free networking & meet-up session – Student Connect and Covid Assistance.

Register yourself to ISWA’s Student Wing using the link: https://iswa-perth.org/student-rego/. If you have registered earlier, you do not have to register again. Student benefits will only be available to those who’ve registered.

On 15th August, 2020, Hon Minister Paul Papalia presented a check of $188,000 to ISWA for extending the support to Indian students during COVID19 time. This event, among other agenda items, will explain the procedures, and selection criteria for disbursing this relief fund to the students. The tentative agenda is outlined below:

1. ISWA Covid19 Relief fund disbursement – procedure and selection criteria

2. Registering interest / application from students seeking help from this relief fund, at the venue.

3. Know more about ISWA’s Mentoring program focusing on the Indian diaspora to identify, develop, connect, integrate, and help excel Indian students in Western Australian industry / market.

. Various other upcoming initiatives of ISWA Student Wing

This is a free entry event.Due to Covid restrictions, entry will be strictly based on registration to ISWA’s Student Wing.

On 5th December 2020 Premier Mark McGowan announced a $1.5M funding for our beloved ICC project. Detailed media release can be found here:

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/12/McGowan-Labor-Government-contributes-1-point-5-million-dollars-to-construct-new-WA-Indian-Community-Centre.aspx

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