Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia

13/03/2026

Congratulations to All Melburnians
Kumar Yadav
Victorian Multicultural Commission💐🙏🙏💐

We’re feeling on top of the world 🌏

For the first time ever, an Australian city has taken the top spot on Time Out’s annual list – and we couldn't be prouder.

Beating global hotspots like New York and Shanghai, this ranking is testament to our beloved events, beautiful parks and gardens, world-class hospitality and the incredible people who make Melbourne home.

09/03/2026

UPAA Community Holi Celebration – Jells Park, Melbourne

UPAA members gathered at Jells Park, Melbourne for a vibrant and joyful Holi celebration filled with colours, music and community spirit. More than 150 members, including many families and children, participated enthusiastically and made the event truly memorable.

We were honoured by the presence of Mr Tej Krishan and Mr Girish Sthapak from the Consulate of India in Melbourne, along with many respected community leaders, who joined the celebrations and encouraged the spirit of unity and multicultural harmony.

We sincerely thank all our sponsors and supporting businesses for their generous support in making this event successful. Your contribution helped bring the community together and made the celebration enjoyable for everyone.

A very special and heartfelt thank you to all our UPAA members who attended yesterday.
Your love, affection and strong support towards UPAA give us the energy and motivation to continue serving our community. Because of you, the event felt like celebrating Holi with family away from home.

The event truly reflected the essence of Holi — unity, harmony and togetherness.
Under the leadership of Dr Santosh Kumar Yadav and Team , UPAA continues to keep our cultural traditions alive and strengthen community bonds in Australia.

🙏💐🙏
UPAA Team







India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
MYogiAdityanath
John Mullahy MP
Matt Fregon MP
Julian Hill MP
Lee Tarlamis MP
Gaura Travel
Santosh Kumar Yadav
Ayurveda Yoga Wellness Clinic
Tarun Sharma

07/03/2026

🌸 UPAA Holi Milan Samaroh – Proudly Sponsored By 🌸

We sincerely thank our proud sponsor
Bellbird Family Dental
for supporting our community celebration.

Located in Blackburn South, Bellbird Family Dental provides high-quality family dental care including general dentistry, implants, root canal treatment, teeth whitening, and children’s dentistry with modern technology and experienced dentists. 

🦷 Healthy Smiles for the Whole Family
Their experienced dental team is committed to delivering professional, friendly, and affordable dental care for the community. 

🙏 UPAA extends heartfelt gratitude to Bellbird Family Dental for supporting cultural unity and community celebrations.

📍 Visit: Blackburn South
📞 Book Appointment: (03) 99890865
Visits : https://www.bellbirdfamilydental.com.au

✨ Please support the businesses that support our community.

04/03/2026

🌿 Ayurveda Yoga Wellness Clinic – Expert Pain Management for a Healthier Life 🌿

At Ayurveda Yoga Wellness Clinic, we combine the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern approaches to help you relieve pain naturally and safely. Led by Dr. Santosh Yadav and a team of experienced Ayurveda doctors from India and Sri Lanka, we provide personalized treatments designed to restore balance, improve mobility, and enhance overall wellbeing.

🌿 Pain Management Services Include:

• Joint & Musculoskeletal Pain Relief
• Back, Neck & Spine Care
• Arthritis & Chronic Pain Management
• Inflammation Reduction & Healing Therapies
• Personalized Herbal Remedies & Panchakarma Therapy

Our holistic approach focuses on treating the root cause, not just the symptoms, helping you regain freedom of movement and improve quality of life.

📍 Clinic Locations:

Dandenong: 125 Stud Road, Dandenong VIC 3175

Blackburn South: 1A Alan Street, Blackburn South VIC 3130

📞 Contact Us: 03 9794 8546
🌐 Visit: www.ayurvedayoga.com.au

✨ We are proud to support UPAA Holi Milan 2026, giving back to our community while promoting wellness and holistic health for all. 🌸


India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Gaura Travel
Matt Fregon MP
John Mullahy MP
Lee Tarlamis MP

04/03/2026

✨ Proud Sponsor of Holi Milan 2026! ✨

We are delighted to highlight Gaura Travel as an esteemed sponsor for Holi Milan 2026, hosted by the Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia Inc. (UPAA). 🎉

Gaura Travel makes your journeys seamless, whether flying from Australia to India or anywhere around the world. 🌏✈️ Enjoy unbeatable deals, award-winning service, and personalised travel support.

📞 Contact: 1300 359 463
🌐 Visit: www.gauratravel.com.au

Celebrate culture, community, and travel with the support of Gaura Travel this Holi! 🌸


India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Julian Hill MP
Matt Fregon MP
John Mullahy MP
Santosh Kumar Yadav
MYogiAdityanath
SBS Hindi

04/03/2026

✨ Supporting Local Excellence — Proud Sponsor of Holi Milan 2026! ✨

We are delighted to highlight Dragon & Peaches as one of our esteemed sponsors for Holi Milan 2026, hosted by the Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia Inc. (UPAA). 🎉

Led by Dharmendra, Dragon & Peaches is a forward-thinking consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations achieve clarity, performance, and sustainable growth.

🌟 Professional Services Overview

Dragon & Peaches partners with businesses to navigate complexity, optimise operations, and drive measurable outcomes through strategic and data-driven solutions.

🔹 Strategy Consulting

Developing practical, results-focused strategies aligned with business vision and long-term growth objectives.

🔹 Innovation Lab

Designing and implementing modern systems using Agile and Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation and operational excellence.

🔹 Advanced Analytics

Delivering predictive modelling, AI solutions, and actionable insights to enhance decision-making and customer experience.

🔹 Offshore Support

Providing dedicated cross-time-zone operational support to improve efficiency and scalability.

Dragon & Peaches combines expertise, structured frameworks, and ex*****on excellence to create real business impact.

📞 Contact: Mr Dharmendra – 0401 862 281
🌐 https://dragonandpeaches.com.au/services

We sincerely thank Dragon & Peaches for supporting our community and contributing to the success of Holi Milan 2026.

India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
MYogiAdityanath
Santosh Kumar Yadav
Gaura Travel
John Mullahy MP
Matt Fregon MP
Julian Hill MP

04/03/2026

We are proud to acknowledge Stepping Stone Advisory as an official sponsor of Holi Milan 2026 hosted by the Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia Inc. (UPAA). 🎉

A special appreciation to Mr Tarun for supporting our community and empowering families to build a secure financial future.

Build a Property Portfolio That Works for You — and Your Family

At Stepping Stone Advisory, the focus is clear:
Strategic property investment aligned with your long-term goals.

Whether you are:
🏡 Buying your first investment property
📈 Expanding your portfolio
💼 Planning for long-term wealth creation
👨‍👩‍👧 Securing your family’s financial future

Their team provides expert guidance backed by research, strategy, and structured ex*****on.

The 5D Buyer Framework:

A disciplined, results-driven approach designed to remove guesswork and deliver clarity:

1️⃣ Discover – Understand your financial position, risk profile, and growth objectives.
2️⃣ Design – Create a tailored property strategy aligned with your long-term wealth plan.
3️⃣ Define – Identify high-performing locations and property types.
4️⃣ Due Diligence – Conduct in-depth research and risk assessment before every decision.
5️⃣ Deliver – Negotiate and secure the right property at the right value.

They do the research, analysis, and negotiations —
so you don’t have to.

Instead of overwhelming options, you receive a carefully curated shortlist of properties aligned with your growth objectives.

📞 0466 851 531
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://steppingstoneadvisory.com.au/

Supporting our community not only through celebration — but through financial empowerment.


India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Ayurveda Yoga Wellness Clinic
Santosh Kumar Yadav
Gaura Travel
Tarun Sharma

04/03/2026

On behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia Inc. (UPAA), we are pleased to cordially invite you and your family to join us in celebrating Holi-Milan 2026.

📍 Venue: Jells Park (North Entrance from Waverley Road)
📅 Date: Sunday, 8 March 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of cultural celebration featuring vibrant colours, traditional festivities, music, and a delightful selection of food and refreshments. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Holi while strengthening unity and community connections.

Registration Link:
https://www.trybooking.com/DJVFL

Proud Sponsor – ARG Finance 💎

UPAA proudly acknowledges our esteemed sponsor, ARG Finance, for their valued support of Holi-Milan 2026.

We sincerely thank Rakesh Gupta and the entire ARG Finance team for their generous contribution and continued commitment to supporting our community initiatives. Their partnership plays a vital role in making this celebration possible.

For those seeking professional financial solutions, ARG Finance offers comprehensive services including:

🏡 Home Loans

🚗 Car Loans

📈 Business Loans

🔄 Refinancing Solutions

ARG Finance provides personalised guidance and trusted expertise to meet your financial goals.

📞 0433 511 655 | 1300 511 655
🌐 www.argfinance.com.au

Together, let us celebrate culture, connection, and community spirit. 🌸✨

India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
Lee Tarlamis MP
India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
John Mullahy MP
Julian Hill MP
MYogiAdityanath
Santosh Kumar Yadav

18/02/2026

Invitation to Celebrate Holi-Milan 2026 :
Dear UPAA Members and Friends,
Warm greetings to you and your family.
On behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia Inc. (UPAA), we are delighted to invite you and your loved ones to join us for Holi-Milan 2026 — a celebration of colours, culture, and community spirit.

📍 Venue: Jells Park (North Entrance from Waverley Road)
📅 Date: Sunday, 8 March 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DJVFL

Join us for a joyful afternoon filled with vibrant colours, delicious food, refreshing drinks, music, and togetherness. Let us celebrate the true spirit of Holi in unity and continue strengthening the bonds within our community.

Sponsorship Opportunity
We warmly invite UPAA members and friends who operate businesses to support this special community event through sponsorship.
You may choose to contribute $300 or $500 as a sponsor for Holi-Milan 2026. In appreciation of your support, UPAA will proudly promote your business within our community and across our social media platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful community partnerships while enhancing your business visibility. Your support will make a significant contribution toward organising a vibrant and memorable celebration for all.

For further details, please refer to the event flyer.

We look forward to celebrating together.

Warm regards,
UPAA Committee

13/12/2025

*UPAA Official Announcement*

The Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia (UPAA) is immensely proud to celebrate one of our distinguished members, Mrs Ruchi Sharma, a proud UP wali, for her outstanding contribution to community harmony in Victoria.
Mrs Sharma has been honoured with the Premier’s Award for Community Harmony at the Victorian Multicultural Excellence Awards Night, held at Government House, Victoria, on 4 December 2025, organised by the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
Her work reflects the true spirit of service, inclusion, and leadership, creating meaningful impact across multicultural communities in Australia. Mrs Ruchi
Sharma’s journey is a shining example of how values rooted in Uttar Pradesh can create positive change on a global stage.
UPAA congratulates Mrs Sharma on this well-deserved recognition and wishes her continued success in strengthening cohesive and harmonious communities.
Proud of our UPAA family. Proud to be from Uttar Pradesh.

UPAA Team

04/12/2025

It was a pleasure to attend the Knox Community Grant Celebration yesterday at the Knox Civic Centre Function Rooms.
Akshay and I represented UPAA at the event. More than 50 organisations received grants, and UPAA was proud to be one of the grant recipients.
Thank you to Bryony Lee (Community Grants Officer) for your support.

12/11/2025

The Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia (UPAA) commends the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), led by Chairperson Viv Nguyen AM, for its thoughtful and genuine response to community feedback.

An unintentional error in the Annual Report was promptly acknowledged and corrected, a gesture that reflects true leadership and care for Victoria’s Indian-Australian community.

We celebrate and support organisations that actively promote understanding, inclusivity, and collaboration, working tirelessly to strengthen the bonds that make our multicultural society vibrant and united.
🙏🙏
Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia (UPAA)

India in Australia (Consulate General of India, Melbourne)
India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra)
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Julian Hill MP
Ingrid Stitt MP
Santosh Kumar Yadav