Congratulations to Akshi Kohli on being selected as one of ten girls to represent Western Australia’s Under-12 Basketball Team at the School Sport Australia Championships in Newcastle! Akshi will have the opportunity to compete against some of Australia’s best young basketball talents, representing their respective states and territories. She also plays for Lakeside Lightning in the Western Australian Basketball League. The Indian community is proud of our young achiever. We wish Akshi the very best of luck for the championship!

The Consulate was pleased to support and collaborate with the Haryanvi Association of Western Australia (HAWA) for Multicultural Haryana Day Milan 2026, showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of Haryana through its rich traditions, folk culture, music, dance and achievements.

🇮🇳 Consular Camp at Gurdwara Sahib, Canning Vale, Perth The Consulate General of India in Perth with kind support of Sikh Assoc of WA, Perth will organise a Consular Camp to provide Life Certificate issuance services for the Indian diaspora. 📅 Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Venue: Gurdwara Sahib, Canning Vale, Perth 📄 Important Information for Applicants: Applicants are requested to complete their applications through the official e-SEWA portal. Please follow the attached Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for completing the online application. Bring the completed Life Certificate form and all other required supporting documents to the camp. For detailed information, please refer to the attached flyer and SOP. We encourage all applicants to complete the online application process in advance and arrive with the necessary documents to facilitate smooth service delivery.

Consulate in association with the Australasian Association of Ayurveda, led by Dr Vidhu Sharma, WA State Representative, celebrated World Ayurveda Day, promoting Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of traditional medicine, and its enduring relevance to health and well-being. We also thank the Australasian Association of Ayurveda, Lakshmi Ayurveda, OM Ayurveda and Mandala Ayurvedal for their dedication to preserving this valuable Indian heritage and promoting greater awareness of Ayurveda within the wider community.

Consulate in association with the Indian Society of WA (ISWA) organised a roundtable discussion forum with leaders of various Indian associations to discuss the upcoming World Police and Fire Games (WPFG). Shri Vikas Sahay (IPS) (Retd.), CEO, Ahmedabad Police and Fire Games Organization (APFGO) and Brigadier Ramanathan Sundaram, (Retd.), Project Advisor, APFGO who are the WPFG Host Organising Committee are visiting Perth as part of the Observer Programme to gain insights into the organisation of the Games and undertake advance liaison with the Consulate in preparation for India’s future hosting responsibilities. The 23rd World Police and Fire Games will be held in Perth from 12–21 March 2027, featuring 66 sports across 48 locations. India will host the WPFG 2029 in Gujarat, with Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Ekta Nagar as host locations.

#IndiaAustralia #ECTA 🇦🇺🤝🇮🇳 The Consulate was pleased to support the Australia India Business Council - Australia–India Business Address to mark AIBC’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. The event brought together leaders from government, business, trade and education to celebrate four decades of Australia–India business engagement. Consul General delivered the keynote address, highlighting the growing India–Australia partnership. The evening also featured an inspiring address by Mr Yaz Mubarakai MLA, Member for Oakford, and a panel discussion on “ECTA: Building Today, Shaping Tomorrow”, focusing on translating the Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) into tangible commercial opportunities, stronger partnerships and sustainable growth. The distinguished panel comprised Ms Pamela Currie, WA State Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Professor Jennifer Howell, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at UWA; Mr Michael Carter, Head of International Trade and Investment Services, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia; and Mr Deepak Raj Gupta, National Chair, AIBC.

An aspiring, achieving, & assertive new India To Read: hindustantimes.com/opinion/a… @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @HCICanberra

Find the right official portal! Check the website address before entering personal details or banking information. 1. e-Visa Apply for an Indian e-Visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in/evis… 2. e-Arrival Card Foreign nationals and OCI Cardholders, submit your arrival information. This is not a visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in/earr… 3. OCI Card Services Apply, update your particulars or download your e-OCI Card. ociservices.gov.in 4. e-FRRO Registration, visa extension, visa conversion and exit permit services. indianfrro.gov.in/efrro/ 5. FTI-TTP Register for the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme. ftittp.mha.gov.in 6. Self Declaration Form Submit your self declaration form online airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov… #IndianImmigration