Welcome to The Australian Indian Innovations Incorporated (AIII).

On a fine Sunday morning in July 2002, (21st of July to be exact), a group of “Melbourne Aussies” of Indian descent from all parts of the world met at the council meeting rooms at The City
of Greater Dandenong Offices in Springvale, Melbourne to form a “democratic, secular, vibrant and non-political organisation”.

We came to be known as A.I.I.I. – “The Australian Indian Innovations Incorporated”

The AIII comprises of a conglomerate of independent organisations and individuals, who have come together in membership to work in mutual harmony, respect and united purpose to nurture, promote, foster and empower the Indian presence in multicultural Australia. We aim to facilitate opportunities, depict the cultural kaleidoscope of India and assist members to showcase Indian art, culture, style, traditions and food via various activities, seminars, festivals, fairs and events.

Within hours of the meeting, the general body unanimously agreed that the first function of this association is going to be th e “Inaugural Diwali Festival-2002”, to be held at Sandown Race Course on Sunday 13 October 2002. To this day, our Association has successfully and consecutively celebrated the Festival of Diwali each October and the Festival of Holi each March at Sandown Race Course, Melbourne….