Author name: PATCA

Additionally, when facing personal crises like domestic violence, the absence of culturally sensitive services can make seeking help a daunting […]

Australians from caste-oppressed backgrounds consistently find themselves underrepresented in leadership roles across various sectors, suggesting that the government’s initiatives to

Similarly, in the media, the absence of such individuals in influential roles can lead to skewed narratives or the complete

The non-for-profit sector, which often works directly with marginalised communities, can benefit immensely from the insights of leaders who intimately

The federal government’s commitment to promoting multiculturalism, social cohesion, and inclusion appears to falter when it comes to addressing the

Concurrently, federal laws are seemingly ill-equipped to specifically tackle caste discrimination, leaving a vulnerable segment of the community without adequate

Organisations such as the Ambedkar International Mission (AIM), the Periyar Ambedkar Thoughts Circle of Australia (PATCA), and the Sri Guru

The current funding models, in our view, fall short in recognizing the unique challenges and needs of caste-oppressed groups, leading

Informed by the FECCA submission on the Multicultural Framework Review, which powerfully advocates for recognising the “diversity within diversity” and

Undertake nationwide surveys specifically designed to capture data on caste oppressed communities, enabling a deeper understanding of their unique challenges