Hindu Council of Australia - QLD Chapter

16/06/2026

We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating International Yoga Day 2026.

📅 Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (Please arrive by 9:15 AM)
📍 Venue: The Croatian Club Brisbane
210 Dunn Rd, Rocklea QLD 4106

Theme: Supporting Brisbane's Active and Healthy Vision

This special community event aims to promote health, harmony, mindfulness, and unity through the practice of yoga while bringing together people from all backgrounds in the spirit of wellbeing and peace.

The morning will include guided yoga sessions suitable for all ages and abilities, followed by light refreshments. Family and friends are warmly welcome.

We look forward to welcoming you and thank you once again for your ongoing efforts in strengthening and unifying our community.

16/06/2026

Feeling blessed at Srimad Bhagtwatam ji Radha Krishna katha.

14/06/2026

10/06/2026

🪔 SAVE THE DATE – DEEPAVALI 2026 🪔

✨ Brisbane’s Largest Deepavali Celebration is back! ✨

The Hindu Council of Australia invites you, your family, and friends to join thousands of community members as we celebrate the Festival of Lights in a spectacular evening of culture, tradition, unity, and joy.

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026, 4pm to 9pm
📍 Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Brisbane
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🌟 Highlights Include:
🔥 30 ft Ravan Dahan
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Display
🥁 Dhol Tasha
🙏 Ganesh Pooja
🪔 Diyas & Photo Booths
🎭 Cultural Performances
🍛 Variety of Food Stalls
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities

Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Come and experience one of Brisbane’s most vibrant multicultural celebrations.

📢 Mark your calendars and spread the word!

🪔✨

James Martin MP, Milton Dick MP, Anika Wells MP,Corrine McMillan MP - State Member for Mansfield, Councillor Steven Huang, Cr Sarah Hutton Vicki Howard, Multicultural Queensland, Leeanne Enoch MP, Nightingale MP, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

01/06/2026

🧠🕉️ Promoting Mental Wellbeing Through Spiritual Care and Community Connection
The Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) – Queensland Chapter was delighted to host "Hindu Spiritual Care – Chanting for Mental Health" at Holland Park, Brisbane.
Held during the auspicious month of Adhik Masa, the program brought together community members for the collective chanting of the Vishnu Sahasranama, followed by an informative Mental Health Awareness Session presented by a qualified mental health professional.
The initiative was conceived and led by Hindu Chaplains for HCA Queensland, with the support of the HCA Queensland leadership team and volunteers who worked collaboratively to deliver the program.
The initiative highlighted the importance of combining spiritual practices, community connection, and professional mental health education to support individual wellbeing and build resilient communities.
This event aligns strongly with Queensland and Australian Government priorities that promote:
✅ Mental health awareness and early intervention
✅ Community wellbeing and resilience
✅ Social connectedness and inclusion
✅ Culturally appropriate community engagement
✅ Healthier and stronger communities
Participants gained valuable insights into mental wellbeing while experiencing the benefits of collective spiritual practice, reflection, and community support. The morning concluded with fruits and healthy refreshments, providing an opportunity for fellowship and meaningful conversations.
HCA Queensland extends its sincere gratitude to all attendees, volunteers, and the mental health professional who contributed to the success of this important community initiative.
Together, we can continue building a healthier, more connected and inclusive Queensland where wellbeing is everyone's responsibility.
🙏 Thank you to all community members who participated and supported this event.
-Ann Campbell MP
Howard
Martin MP
Dick MP
Wells MP
Enoch MP
Griffiths
Krista Adams
Huang
Mayor Adrian Schrinner
of Queensland
McMillan MP
Nightingale

31/05/2026

Thank you Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for acknowledging the contribution made by Australian Indian community on the ocassion of 40years anniversary celebrations of Australian Indian Business Council

31/05/2026

🤝 Strengthening Hindu Voices for a More Inclusive Australia 🇦🇺

Following the highly successful community consultation forum held on 24 May 2026, the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) – Queensland Chapter initiated a second statewide online Community Leaders Forum on 28 May 2026 to broaden participation and ensure that Hindu voices from across Queensland could contribute to the development of a comprehensive submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

The initiative brought together more than 30 community leaders, representatives of Hindu organisations, professionals, and grassroots members from diverse backgrounds across Queensland. The strong participation demonstrated a shared commitment to strengthening social cohesion, religious freedom, multicultural harmony, and community engagement in Australia.

The forum featured valuable insights from community leaders, academics, and policy contributors, highlighting both the positive contributions of Hindu Australians and the importance of ensuring that all communities have opportunities to participate constructively in public policy discussions.

Key themes emerging from the consultation included:

✅ Strengthening social cohesion and multicultural harmony
✅ Improving awareness and reporting of discrimination and hate incidents
✅ Supporting Hindu youth and students
✅ Enhancing collaboration between Hindu organisations
✅ Building stronger engagement with schools, media, local councils, and government agencies
✅ Promoting greater recognition of the contributions Hindu Australians make to Australian society

Participants also highlighted the significant role Hindu Australians play as doctors, nurses, educators, engineers, IT professionals, business owners, aged-care workers, volunteers, and community leaders who contribute to Australia's economic, social, and cultural development.

The feedback gathered from both the 24 May in-person consultation and the 28 May online forum will help inform a stronger, community-led submission that reflects lived experiences, constructive recommendations, and a shared vision for a more inclusive Australia.

HCA Queensland sincerely thanks all participating organisations, speakers, leaders, and community members for their valuable contributions and continued commitment to community engagement.

As Australia continues to evolve as one of the world's most successful multicultural societies, meaningful participation, collaboration, and mutual respect remain essential to building stronger communities and a more cohesive nation.

🌏 Together, through dialogue, engagement, and unity, we can help shape a stronger future for all Australians.



Leeanne Enoch MP James Martin MP Milton Dick MP Margie Nightingale MP Councillor Krista Adams Councillor Steven Huang Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney Corrine McMillan MP - State Member for Mansfield Senator Paul Scarr Vicki Howard

25/05/2026

Community Leaders Unite at Hindu Council of Australia QLD Consultation Forum on Social Cohesion

Representatives from 24 community, cultural, legal, and temple organisations, along with a total of 33 attendees from across Queensland, came together on 24 May 2026 for an important consultation forum organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA QLD). The session focused on preparing community submissions and responses to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion while promoting unity, understanding, and multicultural harmony within Australia.

The consultation forum brought together presidents, office bearers, academicians, legal professionals, and community representatives from organisations including Nepalese community associations, Telugu groups, temple committees, youth organisations, and Hindu cultural associations. Community leaders from regional Queensland also joined the discussions online via Microsoft Teams, ensuring wider participation and representation from across the state.

The gathering highlighted the growing need for collaboration among community organisations in response to increasing incidents of racism, discrimination, hate speech, and anti-migrant sentiment affecting Hindu and migrant communities across Australia.

A significant symbolic moment during the session was the passing of a single sacred thread among all attendees. Organisers explained that the sacred thread represented the bond, trust, unity, and enduring relationship between Hindu organisations and community members. Participants described the gesture as a reminder that collective responsibility and cooperation are essential in protecting social cohesion and strengthening multicultural Australia.

Discussions during the consultation covered concerns relating to racist commentary on media and social media platforms, discrimination faced by Hindu students in schools, temple security and vandalism concerns, and the importance of stronger community advocacy and political representation.

Key outcomes and discussion points included:

· Encouraging Hindu Australians to make constructive submissions to the Royal Commission.

· Collecting and documenting incidents of racism and discrimination.

· Strengthening collaboration between temples, cultural associations, and community groups.

· Improving Hindu representation in media, education, and public policy discussions.

· Supporting legal, social, and community wellbeing initiatives.

· Promoting cultural awareness and respectful interfaith engagement.

· Building stronger support networks for affected individuals and families.

During the session, organisers stated, “The Hindu Council of Australia encourages members of the Hindu community to participate constructively in this important national process to support social cohesion.” Participants emphasised that advocacy and engagement should continue beyond consultation meetings and highlighted the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue with schools, government departments, local councils, and wider Australian society.

HCA QLD also extended its sincere gratitude to all community members, organisation leaders, temple representatives, academicians, and volunteers who attended the urgent consultation forum at such short notice. Organisers acknowledged that the strong turnout and active participation demonstrated

the unity, commitment, and shared responsibility of the Hindu community in supporting social cohesion, community wellbeing, and constructive national engagement.

The consultation concluded with refreshments, networking, and a shared commitment to continued cooperation among organisations across Queensland. Community leaders described the forum as an important step towards building stronger relationships, fostering understanding, and ensuring the voices of Hindu Australians are represented respectfully and constructively within the national conversation.

For those intending to coordinate through the Hindu Council of Australia, the submission deadline is midnight on Monday, 1 June 2026. Correspondence and requests for assistance are encouraged well in advance of the deadline to allow sufficient time for proper coordination and resource allocation.