New Zealand Australia Punjabi Cultural Association (NZAPCA) is a community organisation committed to contribute towards the progress of the Punjabi community residing in Australia and New Zealand.
NZAPCA has recently celebrated its 8th annual event 'Sanjh Punjab Dee', which was attended by over 800 members of the Punjabi community based in Melbourne.
A celebration of Punjabi culture, the NZAPCA’s annual dinner event has also become a way to give back to the local community.
After the most recent fundraiser, the organisation was able to donate $27,000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Melbourne on 31 October 2018.
Raised during their annual dinner, the donations have previously helped sponsor cots in the RCH Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
So far, the association has donated $94,375 in the last five years to support Victoria’s sickest children.
Professor Rod Hunt, Director of the Neonatal Medicine at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne has thanked NZAPCA for their continuous support.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing healthcare services for Victoria's children and their families for over 140 years (Photo Wikipedia). Source: Wikipedia
“On behalf of the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, I would just like to add my thanks for your amazing efforts in the fundraising space,” said Dr. Hunt.
“I know that the babies who require our care, and their families, are deeply indebted as well.
“The money you have raised will continue to be invested in the purchase of key pieces of equipment that make our work possible, as well as investment into the development of staff who provide the care.
“Thank you so much. Your efforts are truly wonderful.”
NZAPCA was formed in 2011 by a small group of Punjabi families from New Zealand and Australia
A glimpse of NZAPCA's annual event 'Sanjh Punjab Dee'. Source: Supplied
What started out as an informal network drawn together by common interest and a shared love of culture, has now grown to a vibrant association committed to sharing and celebrating Punjabi heritage through cultural exchange and active community participation.
Onkar Singh, President, NZAPCA has thanked community members who contributed towards the fundraiser.
NZAPCA celebrates annual meet ‘Sanjh Punjab Dee’. Source: Supplied
"We’re very happy to contribute as it’s our way to give back to the community,” said Mr Singh.
“This was one of the biggest that we have seen in past. We raised $27,000 through the fundraiser that was organised to support the Royal Children Hospital.”
“We are making these donations from last many years and we’ll keep doing it with the support of the local community and visitors who attend our annual event.”
