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By 2050, more than one billion people in the Indo-Pacific will be over 60. But current infrastructure is not keeping pace.

Nitin Jaiswal writes on a new pillar for the Australia-India Partnership, arguing Australia and India are well positioned to use their complementary strengths to shape longevity infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific.

Eid Mubarak! May your Eid-Al-Adha be filled with happiness and blessings!

From mentorship to collaboration – A/Prof. Kamal Dua and A/Prof. Parteek Prasher connected through the Mentorship Program and haven't stopped working together since.

Three papers, three books, and a growing Australia-India research partnership in pharmaceutical sciences and respiratory disease.

Read their story here: https://arch-india.org/news-events/397-beyond-mentorship-how-arch-india-connection-became-research-collaboration

Western Sydney University, University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies,Dehradun, University of Technology Sydney

Today marks Girmit Remembrance Day in Fiji.

On this day in 1879, the first Indian indentured labourers arrived in British-administered Fiji after leaving their homes in India. Today, we honour their resilience, reflect on their sacrifices, and the lasting impact of their legacy.

The Institute’s Maitri Fellow Dr Preeti Mudliar presented her research at the University of Queensland, where she discussed the functioning of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India and across the globe.

Her presentation unpacked what policymakers should consider when implementing these models, and lessons learnt from the implementation of DPI in India.

Thank you to the University of Queensland for convening this insightful discussion.

CEO The Hon. Lisa Singh was pleased to meet with the Consul General of India, Brisbane, Neetu Bhagotia.

The discussion centered on the consulate's focus on Queensland and India, and the Institute's role in strengthening the bilateral relationship 🇦🇺 🇮🇳

The Institute is excited to host Dr Kiran Martin, founder of Asha - an organisation that has transformed the lives of more than 1 million people in 100 slum communities in Delhi and its surrounds - next week.

In Conversation with CEO Lisa Singh, Dr Martin will reflect on her work, and how long-term cross-cultural education partnerships are reshaping lives.

Register for tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1988372193757?aff=oddtdtcreator

Happy Buddha Purnima to those celebrating. Wishing you a day full of happiness, peace and tranquillity.