Maharashtra Mandal of Victoria

Maharashtra Mandal Victoria

Maharashtra Mandal Of Victoria Inc (MMVIC) is a non-profit organisation formed in 1981 (and registered in Jan 1989), by the families who migrated to the state of Victoria in Australia from the state of Maharashtra in India.

The objectives of MMVIC are primarily aimed at Victorians who speak Marathi and/or have an association with the state of Maharashtra, in India. The objectives are categorised in four main activities:

Social Activities

To provide support to Maharashtrians living in Victoria to the extent practicable.
To foster friendship, understanding and good relations between the people of Australia and India

Art & Culture

To impart and promote the knowledge of Marathi culture to the local community
To organise art and cultural events of local and overseas artists

Education and Information

To print and publish newsletters, periodicals or leaflets that the MMVIC may consider desirable
To establish a library of Marathi literature and other resources on related topics
To organise educational classes, study groups, workshops, seminars, lecture series and other related activities to promote Marathi language

Charity

To guide newly arrived migrants and international students of Maharashtrian origin to settle in Australian community and to facilitate their integration in Australian community
To mobilise support for a charitable purpose