About PAASA
PAASA is a not-for-profit community organisation that represents the Pakistani community in the multicultural South Australian society. It is a non-political and non-religious platform that provides every opportunity for the community members to celebrate their social and cultural values. We organise different events/festivals and gatherings to celebrate and showcase our unique cultural diversity to the other multicultural community members. Besides the social and cultural representation of the Pakistani community, we also organise a magnificent event on Australia Day every year to celebrate this national day in a unique style to show our sagacity and belongingness to this country.
We closely work with the government department of multicultural affairs, multicultural minister office, not for profit organisations and other multicultural associations and community organizations to build social cohesion and a general understanding of cultural, social and religious differences through the continuous engagement of the community. With the help of the government multicultural department and other community organisations, we provide the required assistance to the community members especially the new immigrants who face many challenges after their arrival in the new place.
We provide different services to the new migrants from logistics support to job readiness training and programs to prepare them to overcome the difficulties they may face. Linguistic barrier, social and cultural differences and employment issues are some common problems faced by new immigrants. We organise airport pickups, the arrangement of the initial stay, job-ready workshops and social gatherings for the new migrant to help them integrate with the larger community.
PAASA liaise with SACA and SANFL to organise cricket and footy camps for the Pakistani youth. Our Woolworth Cricket Blast camp with the help of SACA is a very famous program where young kids learn cricket and play the game at different levels. SANFL footy camp is another program in which young girls and boys learn this game and register for advance level programs. PAASA also arrange Tape Ball Cricket Tournament every year for the community in which 12 to 15 teams play this sensational tournament.
Our main purpose is to celebrate together our rich cultural, social and religious values allowing multicultural communities to learn about Pakistani culture and customs. Our focus is to integrate the Pakistani community with the Australian way of life and create respect for the Australian values while keeping our own Muslim and Cultural identity intact.
PAASA’s primary goals
- To promote Pakistani cultural and linguistic diversity.
- To encourage participation in community volunteer and charitable activities
- To increase awareness about Pakistan and Pakistani culture in the local community
- To promote leadership, volunteerism, sports, and educational activities for its youth members
Mission and Goals
PAASA's mission is to promote Pakistani culture and values within an integrated and connected Australian community and continue to be a part of multicultural and ethnic society of South Australia.
PAASA mission is to promote Pakistani culture and values within an integrated and connected Australian community and continue to be a part of multicultural and ethnic society of South Australia.
Since then PAASA has been representing Pakistani community in South Australia on social and cultural platforms and providing platform to the community members to not only celebrate their events of significant importance but also to showcase our ethnic diversity, unique culture and social and religious values to the multicultural communities in SA.
Since then PAASA has been representing Pakistani community in South Australia on social and cultural platforms and providing platform to the community members to not only celebrate their events of significant importance but also to showcase our ethnic diversity, unique culture and social and religious values to the multicultural communities in SA.
Since then PAASA has been representing Pakistani community in South Australia on social and cultural platforms and providing platform to the community members to not only celebrate their events of significant importance but also to showcase our ethnic diversity, unique culture and social and religious values to the multicultural communities in SA.
Since then PAASA has been representing Pakistani community in South Australia on social and cultural platforms and providing platform to the community members to not only celebrate their events of significant importance but also to showcase our ethnic diversity, unique culture and social and religious values to the multicultural communities in SA.
- Provide a common platform whereby all community is provided with equal opportunity to participate and contribute to development in community planning, coordination and implementation; working cooperatively for all South Australian Pakistanis. To develop a sense of belonging among Pakistani members and strengthen community ties.
- To encourage and promote friendship, goodwill and better understanding between the Pakistani- Australians and Australians in general including awareness of Australian values within the Pakistani Community.
- Establish the basis for developing closer relationships across other Pakistani origin organisations.
- Augment PAASA's organisational capacity in order to provide individuals and families opportunities to connect within a respectful and friendly atmosphere and provide a better understanding across the community of the specific issues facing the community. Create resources to undertake these objectives.
- To observe and organise social gatherings on the occasions of Pakistan day in March and Independence day in August, besides Eid Milan parties and any other social/cultural activities decided by the Executive Committee, every year.
- To observe and organise social gatherings on the occasions of Pakistan day in March and Independence day in August, besides Eid Milan parties and any other social/cultural activities decided by the Executive Committee, every year.
- To encourage and organise sporting activities for its members.
- To encourage organising literary and cultural activities for the members to have close contact with similar local and national organisations.
- To welcome and help new arrivals whether migrants, temporary residents or students in South Australia. Establish an effective framework for constructive communication and fulfilment of outcomes through appropriate forums to improve the quality of all South Australian Pakistani residents.
- To build a framework to improve skills and knowledge including well-being and resilience among Pakistani community members.
- To inculcate awareness on innovation and entrepreneurship within the Pakistani community and to promote business and commerce/trade between SA and Pakistan.