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Hon Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria, Australia visits Asha

On 17th February 2015, Dr Kiran and the Asha Team welcomed the Hon Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria, Australia and Mrs Elizabeth Chernov to Asha’s Kanak Durga slum colony. He was accompanied by members of the board of Australian Friends of Asha and others from his office, many of whom were visiting Asha…
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Governor speaks about Asha’s work to PM Modi

The Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi was hosted by the Hon. Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria at the Government House in Melbourne on 18 November, 2014. About 300 prominent Australians and business delegates were present on this occasion. The Governor, in his address to the Prime Minister, spoke about Dr Kiran…
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Australian High Commission Hosts Cricket Match with Asha students

On 18th October 2014, the Australian High Commission hosted a T-20 cricket match for the Asha’s university students. Organised with a view to foster the relationship between the Australian High Commission and Asha, the match also served as a great opportunity for the students to receive training and play in a professional environment. The teams,…
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Dr Kiran’s visit to Melbourne University – a Report by Bill Burdett

8th September, 2014 | Kiran and I spent a most interesting day with Professor Ian Anderson, Pro Vice Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor Kerry Arabena, Chair for Indigenous Health and Director, Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit. Ian was one of our first medical graduates from the aboriginal community; he worked in Aboriginal Health for more than 25 years prior…
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