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NRISA The Indian Seniors Association   
Northern Region Indian Seniors Association (Vic.) Inc.

Mission: To meet the changing needs of Senior Indian Diaspora settled in Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. To organise activities for members to maintain healthy body, mind and spirit and keep these activities open to all.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, Established: January 2008   Assoc. No. A0051181B   ABN: 2618 715 0037            
Web page:   http://www.nrisa.org
Mail Address: 3 Buckingham Crs, Doncastor VIC 3108

President               Dr. Baikunth Nath     0433 926 091     baikunthn@gmail.com
Vice-President      Mr. Davinder Mamik 0415 343 472     davindermamik@yahoo.com
Secretary               Dr. Santosh Kumar  0411 136 612     Santosh.Kumarau@gmail.com
Treasurer               Mr Prem Sinha       0435 288 542    
ustaad88@outlook.com 

Committee Members:
​Mr. Charan Dass charandass402@gmail.com
Mr. Bill Gupta bill@gupta.net.au
Mr. Perumal Guruswamy gurufotomelbi@gmail.com
Mr. Sunil Kamra kamrarenil24@gmail.com
Mr. Sandy San sandysan@hotmail.com
Dr. Nalin Sharda nalinksharda@gmail.com
Mr. YashPal Vasudeva ypv1947@gmail.com


Past Presidents: Mr Davinder Mamik (2018-20), Mr. Sushil Sharma (2016-18), Dr. Nalin Sharda (2014-16), Dr. Santosh Kumar (2008–14)  

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NRISA Family NEWS

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​Shri Kawal Lal Bhagat  of NRISA was given an award by the Northern Federation of Ethnic Seniors Citizens Clubs Inc. for outstanding contributions to Seniors by teaching them Yoga for over a decade.

The award was presented by:
​Mr Gerard Mansour (Commissioner for Seniors) 
and
Mr Bernie Nott (CEO Spectrum)

on
24 March 2022.



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FIAV gives Community Service Award

On 24 August 2019

To

​Dr. Santosh Kumar, founding member and Past President of NRISA 





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To share your news email details with photo to:  nalinsharda  @   gmail  dot  com 

Victoria's-Multicultural-Awards-for-Excellence-2018 was given to:
Dr. Nalin Sharda
For his leadership and continued involvement in numerous community groups and creative initiatives, which have helped to preserve and share Indian culture and culturally and linguistically diverse literature, as well as helping seniors overcome isolation. 

Presented by Ms Helen Kapalos, Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission 
In the presence of:
The Hon Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria and
The Hon Robin Scott MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
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Dr Santosh Kumar gets Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Award
1 October 2014

Citation: "Santosh was nominated by the Northern Federation of Ethnic Senior Citizens Clubs where he has had a long volunteer involvement with various organisations associated with the Australian Indian community.
       In particular his nominators identify his volunteer work with the 200 strong Northern Region Indian Seniors Association (NRISA) has having a significant impact on his community.
       Santosh is a tireless advocate for projects that address the housing and health support needs of older people who struggle to connect with health and welfare services.
     He continues to write and publish in his lifelong field of operations research and science and inspires his peers to get involved and stay active in whatever interests them."
http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/Home/Festival-and-Awards/Your-events/Seniors-Awards/2014-Awards

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NRISA member Freny Bagli has been bestowed with the 2014 Caroline Chisholm Volunteer Award.
 
The awards for 2014, were presented to the successful nominees in a special ceremony on Saturday 16 August, by the Awards founder and Member for Chisholm, Anna Burke. "Throughout our community there are people giving their time, skills and energy to help people in need and support organisations that couldn't exist without them."

Now in their twelfth year, these Awards named in honour of Caroline Chisholm, a tireless worker for the welfare and political rights of women and children in the 19th century, and are open to volunteers who either reside or do their voluntary work in the seat of Chisholm, which covers all of Box Hill and Mount Waverley, and parts of Box Hill North, Burwood, Ashwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh and Glen Waverley.

  


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NRISA member Dr. G. Venkatesan has published the following book:
Integrated Statistical and Automatic Process Control
Author(s): G. Venkatesan
ISBN:    978-81-8487-349-8 
Publication Year:   2014 
This text book on INTEGRATED STATISTICAL AND AUTOMATIC PROCESS CONTROL covers mathematical process and stochastic modeling, algorithm development, simulation principles, analysis of simulation results to develop process regulation schemes for cost effective and efficient process control and statistical control procedures for producing quality products. 

More details on http://www.narosa.com/books_display.asp?catgcode=978-81-8487-349-8


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NRISA member Dr. Subhash Sharma's son Dr. Vyom Sharma is not only a GP doctor, but also a magician extraordinaire. His show with two fellow magicians was covered by Ch9's Today program on 2 April 2014.     This is what the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2014 says about it: 
Gentlemen of Deceit
After rave reviews at last year's Festival, three of Melbourne’s top magicians are back with their most unbelievable show yet.With no fancy boxes or glitter explosions, Vyom, Alex and Luke have nothing to hide behind except their extraordinary skills in sleight-of-hand and deception. Using their signature blend of classy magic and disarming humour, these gentlemen of deceit will have you giggling while they mess with your mind.This intriguing and quirky show is guaranteed to bring a touch of astonishment to your Comedy Festival experience.“Magical mastery. ★★★★” INDAILY. “A fresh approach to magic. ★★★★” Herald Sun.“You’ll laugh and gasp at the same time. ★★★★½” Adelaide Theatre Guide.“Mind-blowingly awesome.”  AussieTheatre.“Hilarious and awe-inspiring!” Buzzcuts."How did they do that? ★★★★". Herald Sun 


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Pallavi Sharda, who visited NRISA on 25 May 2013, was covered by ABC in a special item aired on 2 Oct 2013, the day her movie Besharm had the biggest release of any movie ever. 

Pallavi is the daughter of NRISA members Hema and Nalin Sharda.

ABC camera crew visited NRISA function on 19 Sept 2013 to see how Indians organize functions, in which Pallavi used to dance as she was growing up in Melbourne. http://www.nrisa.org/15-sept-2013-karima.html

Full ABC report and video on http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2013/s3861059.htm

On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Channel 9 covered Pallavi  in the 60 Minutes program. 
"Pallavi Sharda is the new toast of Bollywood - a lawyer who's traded the suits and courts of Melbourne for the costumes and movie lots of Mumbai!" 
Details on http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8806591 

Do seniors have something tangible to offer back to our community?

An article by Dr. Santosh Kumar for Golden Years Issue Number 113, Winter Edition August 2013 
Read and download full article on http://www.nrisa.org/publications.html  or  http://www.nrisa.org/uploads/2/8/9/3/2893381/eccv_gy_issue_113_pp_1__14-15.pdf

Dr. Santosh Kumar: Operations Researcher and Community Leader.

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Mr. Harihar Jha writes on Srajan Gatha:गणित की एक शाखा है - ओपरेशन-रिसर्च ( ओ आर ) । इसका कोर्स समाप्त होने पर प्रोफेसर ने छात्र की तरफ देखा और अंतिम शिक्षा दे दी “यहाँ पर जो भी सीखा है उसका उपयोग अपने पारिवारिक जीवन में कभी मत करना।“ “क्यों?” विद्यार्थी ने बड़े आश्चर्य से पूछा। “ एक बार मैंने अपनी पत्नी को नाश्ता बनाते हुये देखा। निरीक्षण किया कि कितनी बार वह एक ही राह पर आती जाती है। व्यर्थ में बार बार एक ही राह पर आने जाने में कितना समय नष्ट होता है इसका आकलन किया। मैंने अपनी पत्नी को लघुत्तम मार्ग से जल्दी नाश्ता बनाने का विधान सुझाया।“ “फिर क्या हुआ?” छात्र ने उत्सुकता से पूछा। “पहले वह नाश्ता बनाने में आधा घंटा लगाती थी पर अब मैं 15 मिनिट में बना लेता हूँ।“  Read More on: http://srijangatha.com/शेष-विशेष-आस्ट्रेलिया-की-चिट्ठी1Jan2013#.URMl3fL5l8E

Mrs. Krishna Arora gets Order of Australia 2013.

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NRISA is pleased and proud that its member Mrs. Krishna Arora has been bestowed the Order of Australia award for 2013.

For more details read:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/glen-waverley-order-of-australia-medal-recipient-took-up-volunteering-after-moving-to-australia-in-1992/story-fngnvlxu-1226561894135


Our hearty congratulation on behalf of NRISA and the Indian community, to Mrs Arora for a well-deserved award.


Mr. Bill Gupta

Mr. Bill Gupta, NRISA Treasurer, received Achievement Certificate on the Australia Day 2013 celebrations at Darebin.

Hindu Foundation Award

The Hindu Foundation presented a Group Service Award to NRISA on 30 Sept 2012
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Mrs Krishna Arora receives Empowering Monash Women award

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NRISA member Mrs Krishna Arora has been recognised by the City of Monash for her dedicated service to the community, particularly in empowering migrant women. She had demonstrated her leadership skills as the past president and vice-president of the Indian Senior Citizens Association (ISCA) and many other community organisations. Read more in Indian Voice, Sept. 2012 and: http://www.nrisa.org/krishna-arora.html

Certificate of Appriciation

A certificate of appreciation was awarded by the Darebin council to NRISA. Mrs Neelan & Mr. Bill Gupta received it.

Shri Radhey Shyam Gupta

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Shri Radhey Shyam Gupta is a well known Sitar player in Melbourne, and Australia. He honed his skill while studying Textile Engineering at IIT Delhi in the 1970s. On top of being a computing professional, he has served the community through his 'Sharda Kala Kendra', running music classes, organising Sangeet and Sahitya Sandhya, and giving various concerts. Read more on:
http://srijangatha.com/LFA-1-Aug-2012

Dr. Dinesh Shrivastava

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Dr. Dinesh Shrivastava has contributed to Hindi for a long time in Australia and particularly in Melbourne.
It is not a surprise he was nominated for “Australian of the year” in 2009.
The following article by Shri Harihar Jha is about his work, achievements and his views on
Hindi language on the world-stage.
http://www.srijangatha.com/LFA-5-Jul-2012

Function with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar on 20 May 2012 

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Poetry & Songs event: Laughter and Beauty (Kavita & Geet Sammelan: Hasya aur Hasina).
  कविता व गीत सम्मलेन: हास्य और हसीना

with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar on 20 May 2012  was a resounding success with a FULL HOUSE. 
See more photos under Special Functions' tabs for 20 May 2012.
http://www.nrisa.org/20-may-2012-page-1.html
http://www.nrisa.org/20-may-2012-page-2.html

Mrs. Meenakshi and Mr. Kirit Kapadia

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NRISA members Kirit and Meenakshi Kapadia’s grandson Akshay describes the romance between these two simply spoken and good at heart people, who will readily give a needy the shirt from their backs.
Published in  Indian Link Vol 12 No 4  February 2012 Page 47
For more details see Members' News


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