“The AIC grant allowed us to collaborate across institutions and across borders… allowing academics, research labs and industries in both countries to get together and look at what can be done.”
“A lot of this is intangible, but… India has joined the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network. That’s important because it’s a very practical, focused body.”
“Within twelve months, we’ve learned not only how to develop a printer, we’ve also worked out the clinical need in India and Australia. We can do so much more to deliver these services to patients better.”
“I was born in their part of the world. But Australia is in my heart too, because this is my adopted country. So, I have the language and a very strong connection with India.”
The recently launched An India Economic Strategy to 2035 – Navigating from potential to delivery, by current IABCA Board Member Peter Varghese AO, identifies Australia's Indian diaspora as an essential asset in shaping India's economy into the future.
We often assume that the best athlete will win gold. But talent and drive can only take a sportsperson so far. To become the best, they also need access to good facilities, qualified coaches, and the support of local and national sporting agencies.