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Assam in Australia
We the members of this association have got together to share the rich cultural heritage of Assam and North Eastern Region of India with greater Australian community so that people from Assam and North Eastern region of India become an inclusive part of Australia’s multicultural, multilingual society.
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About us

VISION

Our vision is to share the rich cultural heritage of Assam and North Eastern Region of India with greater Australian community so that people from Assam and North Eastern region of India become an inclusive part of Australia’s multicultural, multilingual society.

MISSION

To advance rich cultural heritage of Assam and North Eastern Region of India and become active member of the broader Australian society.

The Assam Association of Australia NSW is a community organisation for the people of Assamese and North East Indian origin as well as people with an interest in the naturally and culturally rich states of North-eastern India. We aim to do this by:

  1. Helping the younger generation preserve and protect and advance our cultural heritage;
  2. Helping promote our culture to the broader Australian community by organising our events such as Bihu and participating in other events of North East Indian Region;
  3. Helping us, the Assamese and North-East Indian Diaspora, help ourselves;
  4. Helping new migrants and temporary residents from Assam and North East Indian region to network and build friendships to make their process of settling-in much easier
  5. Providing new migrants and students of Assam and North-East Indian Region with information on their entitlements relevant to their temporary and/or permanent status by Holding information session if required
  6. Expand the services that will help settling in process smoother for newly arrived migrants and students of Assam and North-East Indian Region;
  7. Create awareness amongst Assamese and North East Indians about Australian Multiculturalism and respect diversity
  8. Helping serve Assam and North-East Indian Region in their efforts for economic and social advancement.

We value the knowledge, experience and passion of our members and assist in developing the Assam Association of Australia to grow stronger so that we can provide services to the people from Assam and North East Indian Region relevant to their needs

Events

Cultural and Literary Meet 2024

Saturday, 09 Nov 2024

Venue: Beecroft Community Centre

Venue Address: 111 Beecroft Road, Beecroft NSW 2119

Magh Bihu (মাঘ বিহু) 2025

Saturday, 18 Jan 2025

Venue: TBA

Bohag / Rongali Bihu (ব’হাগ / ৰঙালী বিহু) 2025

Saturday, 19 Apr 2025

Venue: TBA

 

Executive Committee

Executive member – ACT co-ordinator & Cultural
Executive member – Food and Logistics
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive member – Cultural-1
Executive member – Cultural
Executive member – IT, Website and Public Media
Executive member – Strategy, Communication & Magazine
Executive member – ACT co-ordinator & Cultural

Executive member – ACT co-ordinator & Cultural

Debolina Goswami

Debolina, born in Guwahati, has built an impressive career and life journey. After earning a Master’s degree in English and completing her HR degree in Pune, she worked in Mumbai for over two years before moving to Australia, where she has been enjoying a blissful marriage for sixteen years.

Debolina has over 15 years of experience in the finance industry, working as an APS employee and at a prominent banking institution in Australia. Her expertise spans Retail Banking, Policies, Loan Processing, and Insurance. Her career at LJ Hooker marked a turning point as she transitioned from mortgage broking to a thriving real estate career, driven by her passion for expanding her skill set.

Recognizing the importance of seamless service for her clients, Debolina has honed her ability to provide proactive solutions, ensuring that potential issues are addressed before they arise. Her logical thinking and ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in the lending process, such as real estate agents, underwriters, and solicitors, have contributed to her success. She attributes much of her achievements to positive referrals garnered during her time in the finance industry.

Debolina is dedicated to creating a reassuring experience for her clients, guiding them through the complex process of buying and selling properties. She is also focused on developing plans to minimize and mitigate negative outcomes through project management.

Outside of her professional life, Debolina enjoys traveling, dancing, and socializing with family and friends. Her travel blog, which details her European adventures, reflects her love for exploration and sharing experiences. Additionally, she is committed to giving back to her community, a value she has upheld consistently over the years.

Executive member – Food and Logistics

Executive member – Food and Logistics

Imtiaz Rahman

Imtiaz is from Guwahati Assam and has been staying in Sydney for the last 24 years with his own business in logistics and transport.He lives in Casula South west of Sydney with his lovely wife Simi and  daughters Irina & Tiana. He loves travelling, dance and music.

President

President

Pranab Saikia

Pranab hails from Guwahati, Assam, a vibrant state in India, known for its rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes. For the past 18 years, Pranab has made Sydney, Australia, his home, where he lives with his wife, Gitanjali, and their two children, Neev and Nyra. In Sydney, Pranab has established a successful career in the field of Information Technology, working as a solution architect for Telstra.Beyond his professional life, Pranab is deeply committed to preserving and promoting Assamese culture within the diaspora. He has been actively involved in organizing and participating in Assamese cultural events in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) for the last 18 years. Moreover, Pranab is also the percussionist of Jontroz, the only Assamese band in the community in NSW. Through music, he connects with his roots and shares the vibrancy of Assamese culture with a broader audience.

Secretary

Secretary

Ranjima Baruah

Ranjima grew up in Guwahati, Assam and now lives in Sydney with her husband Vishnu and their two children, Diya and Ayush. Being an Alumni of Assam Engineering College, Ranjima has worked extensively in India and South East Asia in the telecommunications industry. After living in Thailand and Malaysia for 7 years, she moved to Sydney in 2010 and has embraced the role of homemaker for the past 14 years. She enjoys being involved with her children’s activities and actively volunteers at their school and outside. Ranjima loves reading, gardening, and baking, and tries to lead a balanced life for her and her family.

Treasurer

Treasurer

Gunajit Kakati

Gunajit grew up in Abhayapuri. He moved to Sydney in 2011 and lives in Hornsby Heights with his wife Lipika and two children Aarhi and Reona. He enjoys collecting information about random things that may some day come handy, playing badminton, and enjoys anything DIY.

Executive member – Cultural-1

Executive member – Cultural-1

Prarthana Devi

Prarthana was born in Sivasagar, Assam. She moved to Sydney, Australia with her family in 2010 to pursue Doctoral Studies. She now resides here with her husband and two children. Passionate about teaching Chemistry, she works as a  Higher Education Academic. Alongside her professional commitments, Prarthana maintains a deep interest in the culture and literature of Assam.

Executive member – Cultural

Executive member – Cultural

Chayanika Goswami

Chayanika (Sumi) has been calling Sydney home for past 24 years and lives here with her husband Kamalesh and two children Akshin and Kashika. Born in Assam, she moved to Mumbai after marriage and spent some time across a few different cities in India before moving to Australia. She is a culinary and cultural  aficionado. Over the past many years Sumi has been actively supporting the Assamese association in various roles.

Executive member – IT, Website and Public Media

Executive member – IT, Website and Public Media

Alok Singh

Originally from Mumbai, Alok Singh is a family man, happily married to his beautiful Assamese wife and proud father of two children, Ari and Arhaan. A true tech enthusiast, Alok loves all things technology and enjoys experimenting with new gadgets and software to stay ahead of the curve. He currently serves as the Website, Media & IT Co-Ordinator at AAA, where he combines his passion for technology with his professional skills.

Executive member – Strategy, Communication & Magazine

Executive member – Strategy, Communication & Magazine

Chintanu Sarma

Dr. Chintanu Sarmah comes from the heartland of Nagaon, nestled along the banks of the Kalang River in Assam, India.  At the cusp of the millennium, Chintanu’s academic odyssey led him across continents, weaving through diverse lands until it converged upon Sydney’s shores in Australia in 2011. Though the winds of professional necessity swept him afar for nearly a decade, in the year 2022, he returned to Sydney’s embrace, accompanied by his cherished family, to etch their lives into the city’s very essence. 

Chintanu harbours a deep passion for literature and music, considering himself an avid enthusiast in both realms.

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