ATA AGM for year 2023 and new initiatives
Australia Tamil Association's Annual General Meeting for the year 2023 was successfully held on July 16, 2023, and we are delighted to announce that Mr. Kanagasabapathi Ramasamy has been elected as the new President, with unanimous support from our esteemed members. You can find the complete list of other office bearers on our website at
http://www.australiatamil.org.au/about_us.html.
Under the leadership of our newly elected President and his dedicated team, we are embarking on exciting new projects to preserve and promote our Tamil culture among the younger generations here in Australia. Ms. Niranjana Kannan, our Joint Secretary, is a passionate young member of ATA, and her involvement signifies our commitment to engaging the youth in our association's activities.
In the year 2023, ATA's focus lies in addressing domestic violence issues within Tamil families and collaborating with the Australian Government to foster a harmonious Tamil community here. We believe that together, we can make a positive impact and ensure a peaceful environment for our fellow Tamils living in Australia.
As we take on these new initiatives, we extend a warm invitation to all new Tamil migrants, young Tamil students, and bachelors to join our vibrant community. Your involvement and support are invaluable in shaping the future of our association and preserving our rich Tamil heritage.Let us come together, united as one, to embrace our culture and traditions, and forge a stronger, brighter future for Tamil Australians. Join us in our journey to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community members. Together, we can make a lasting impact!
For any queries or to get involved, feel free to reach out to us through our website or contact us directly. Please click here to download our official membership form. Consult any of our Office Bearers to fill in and send to us.
Thank you,
Australia Tamil Association
News Update
August 2015
Tribute to Dr Kalam:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) thank all Indian Community associations, students from Tamil language schools and general public who paid tribute to our "People President” late Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam...
Tribute to Dr Kalam:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) thank all Indian Community associations, students from Tamil language schools and general public who paid tribute to our "People President” late Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam...
March 2015
Clean Up Australia Day:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) thank all members and volunteers who spent their valuable time with us during the Australia Clean up day on 08th March 2015, Sunday at Best Road Reserve, Seven Hills, NSW, Sydney...
Clean Up Australia Day:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) thank all members and volunteers who spent their valuable time with us during the Australia Clean up day on 08th March 2015, Sunday at Best Road Reserve, Seven Hills, NSW, Sydney...
September 2014
ATA Blood Donation Camp:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) conducts blood donation for every 3 months.Our usual location is at Parramatta Donor Centre, Australian Red Cross, opposite to Rosehill Racecourse Corner of Hassall Street...
ATA Blood Donation Camp:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) conducts blood donation for every 3 months.Our usual location is at Parramatta Donor Centre, Australian Red Cross, opposite to Rosehill Racecourse Corner of Hassall Street...
March 2014
Kaviyarasu Kannadhasan Vizha:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) organised Kannadhasan Vizha on 1st March 2014, Saturday at Bowman Hall, Blacktown. Our popular Guest speaker and well known Tamil Scholar, Mrs. Saraswathi Ramanathan...
Kaviyarasu Kannadhasan Vizha:
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) organised Kannadhasan Vizha on 1st March 2014, Saturday at Bowman Hall, Blacktown. Our popular Guest speaker and well known Tamil Scholar, Mrs. Saraswathi Ramanathan...
September 2010
Tamilaruvi Manian's "Tamil kalai Malai"
Australia Tamil Association (ATA) conducted another mega event with great tamil scholar and speaker Tamilaruvi Manian at Sydney Bowman Hall on Saturday evening, 4th September 2010...
Tamilaruvi Manian's "Tamil kalai Malai"
Australia Tamil Association (ATA) conducted another mega event with great tamil scholar and speaker Tamilaruvi Manian at Sydney Bowman Hall on Saturday evening, 4th September 2010...
June 2010
ATA Blood Donation Drive
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) organized its 4th blood donation drive on 12th June 2010 Saturday between 1200 Noon and 1.00 pm...
ATA Blood Donation Drive
Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) organized its 4th blood donation drive on 12th June 2010 Saturday between 1200 Noon and 1.00 pm...
April 2010
ATA members met Honourable minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal
India’s Human Resourses and Development minister, Kapil Sibal came to Sydney on the 9th April 2010 to meet the Indian Community, Business Executives and Parliament Ministers to discuss the Indian Higher Education sector for foreign investments and the potential of knowledge partnership between Australia and India...
ATA members met Honourable minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal
India’s Human Resourses and Development minister, Kapil Sibal came to Sydney on the 9th April 2010 to meet the Indian Community, Business Executives and Parliament Ministers to discuss the Indian Higher Education sector for foreign investments and the potential of knowledge partnership between Australia and India...
March 2010
Clean Up Australia Day
Australia Tamil Association (ATA) has recently participated "Clean Up Australia Day 2010" , the 20th Anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 7th March 2010 at Best Road Reserve, Sevenhills, NSW. Around 50 members of Australia Tamil Association participated in the programme...
Clean Up Australia Day
Australia Tamil Association (ATA) has recently participated "Clean Up Australia Day 2010" , the 20th Anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 7th March 2010 at Best Road Reserve, Sevenhills, NSW. Around 50 members of Australia Tamil Association participated in the programme...
November 2009
Iyal Isai Vizha Program
Iyal Isai Vizha is one of the Tamil cultural program organized by ATA at Wentworthvile Redgum centre, Sydney. More than 250 people attended the program...
Iyal Isai Vizha Program
Iyal Isai Vizha is one of the Tamil cultural program organized by ATA at Wentworthvile Redgum centre, Sydney. More than 250 people attended the program...
2008
Solomon Pappaiya debate (Patti Mandram) Program
For the first time in Australia, Australia Tamil Association (ATA), Sydney Organised a Tamil debate entertainment program (aka Patti Mandram) using a very well-known Tamil debate group - Solomon Pappaiya , from Chennai, India. Solomon Pappaiya group is regular performer in Sun TV...
Solomon Pappaiya debate (Patti Mandram) Program
For the first time in Australia, Australia Tamil Association (ATA), Sydney Organised a Tamil debate entertainment program (aka Patti Mandram) using a very well-known Tamil debate group - Solomon Pappaiya , from Chennai, India. Solomon Pappaiya group is regular performer in Sun TV...
Latest Events
ATA Projects in year 2022
Australia Tamil Association is working on a new project - Australia Tamil Matrimonial Services (ATMS) to unite Tamil families in Australia. ATMS have a dedicated Facebook page. We record suitable Bride and Groom profiles who are living in Australia and following Tamil culture.
The registration for this service is free and can be filled-in here.
Upon registration ATMS volunteer will call you to collect the full profile.
We encourage all Tamils to share (and like) ATMS facebook page and reach out the more Tamil families.
Click here for more details...
Australia Tamil Association is working on a new project - Australia Tamil Matrimonial Services (ATMS) to unite Tamil families in Australia. ATMS have a dedicated Facebook page. We record suitable Bride and Groom profiles who are living in Australia and following Tamil culture.
The registration for this service is free and can be filled-in here.
Upon registration ATMS volunteer will call you to collect the full profile.
We encourage all Tamils to share (and like) ATMS facebook page and reach out the more Tamil families.
Click here for more details...
ATA events in year 2021
During COVID times, ATA has conducted Tamil Malai (தமிழ் மாலை) - ZOOM events and invited Tamil scholars from all over the world.
ATA has recored and placed these videos in you tube. Here are few...
05-09-2021 - தமிழ்க் காப்பியங்களில் மகளிர் வீரப்பண்பு Link
11-09-2021 - தமிழ் மாலை - தொல்காப்பிய சிறப்பு Link
18-09-2021 - தமிழ் மாலை - சங்க இலக்கியப் புலவர்கள் Link
25-09-2021 - பர்மா தமிழர்கள் வாழ்க்கை Link
09-10-2021 - தேர் கொடுத்த பாரியும் தேன்கவி தொடுத்த கபிலரும் Link
16-10-2021 - மனதை வெல்லுங்கள் Link
24-10-2021 - புறநானூற்றுப் புதையல் Link
31-10-2021 - சிலப்பதிகார கதை மாந்தர்கள், ஒரு பார்வை Link
During COVID times, ATA has conducted Tamil Malai (தமிழ் மாலை) - ZOOM events and invited Tamil scholars from all over the world.
ATA has recored and placed these videos in you tube. Here are few...
05-09-2021 - தமிழ்க் காப்பியங்களில் மகளிர் வீரப்பண்பு Link
11-09-2021 - தமிழ் மாலை - தொல்காப்பிய சிறப்பு Link
18-09-2021 - தமிழ் மாலை - சங்க இலக்கியப் புலவர்கள் Link
25-09-2021 - பர்மா தமிழர்கள் வாழ்க்கை Link
09-10-2021 - தேர் கொடுத்த பாரியும் தேன்கவி தொடுத்த கபிலரும் Link
16-10-2021 - மனதை வெல்லுங்கள் Link
24-10-2021 - புறநானூற்றுப் புதையல் Link
31-10-2021 - சிலப்பதிகார கதை மாந்தர்கள், ஒரு பார்வை Link
Deepavali Special Light Music Program 2018
Thanks for all who supported our Deepavali event on Nov 03 2018. The event was grand success. We thank all our volunteers and sponsors for making this event possible.
Thanks for all who supported our Deepavali event on Nov 03 2018. The event was grand success. We thank all our volunteers and sponsors for making this event possible.
Bharathidasan vizha 2017
Thank you so much for the incredible support from all Australian Tamils for our event, Bharathidasan 125th Grand Event at Redgum centre, wentworthville on 11-Mar-2017, 5:30 PM. Our chief guest Dr. Y. Manikandan from University of Madras was delighted by your overwhelming response. With your tremendous support, Australia Tamil Association (ATA) will arrange more quality and scholarly program like this one soon.
Thank you so much for the incredible support from all Australian Tamils for our event, Bharathidasan 125th Grand Event at Redgum centre, wentworthville on 11-Mar-2017, 5:30 PM. Our chief guest Dr. Y. Manikandan from University of Madras was delighted by your overwhelming response. With your tremendous support, Australia Tamil Association (ATA) will arrange more quality and scholarly program like this one soon.
Tamil Nadu Flood Relief Fund
Thank you so much for the generous donations to Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) and UTS Tamil Society (UTS TS) appeal for Tamil Nadu Flood Relief Fund. Both ATA and UTS TS appreciate all the contributions from fellow community members.
All the contributions made are listed here.
Among these donations we noticed a 1000$ transfer in a single transaction from Mr.Craig Robinson. He is a TAFE student with the great passion to help his fellow human. You can read more about him here.
In addition to the flood relief donations, UTS TS organised a fantastic fund raising program, "SANGAMAM" on 16th Jan Saturday, 2016 at Sri Durgai Amman Temple, Regents Park. The program was well received by the community and it was a grand success.
During the function, ATA Vice President Mr. Kanagasabapathy, appreciated all UTS TS team members’ contribution to fund raising and their positive involvement on community issues.
All the funds raised by fund raising campaign and program were used for Project MARUMALARCHI in Chennai. You can view the ATA facebook page updates related on this project.
https://www.facebook.com/AustraliaTamilAssociation/posts/1120283958006064
https://www.facebook.com/AustraliaTamilAssociation/posts/1120288418005618
Thank you so much for the generous donations to Australia Tamil Association Inc (ATA) and UTS Tamil Society (UTS TS) appeal for Tamil Nadu Flood Relief Fund. Both ATA and UTS TS appreciate all the contributions from fellow community members.
All the contributions made are listed here.
Among these donations we noticed a 1000$ transfer in a single transaction from Mr.Craig Robinson. He is a TAFE student with the great passion to help his fellow human. You can read more about him here.

In addition to the flood relief donations, UTS TS organised a fantastic fund raising program, "SANGAMAM" on 16th Jan Saturday, 2016 at Sri Durgai Amman Temple, Regents Park. The program was well received by the community and it was a grand success.

During the function, ATA Vice President Mr. Kanagasabapathy, appreciated all UTS TS team members’ contribution to fund raising and their positive involvement on community issues.

All the funds raised by fund raising campaign and program were used for Project MARUMALARCHI in Chennai. You can view the ATA facebook page updates related on this project.
https://www.facebook.com/AustraliaTamilAssociation/posts/1120283958006064
https://www.facebook.com/AustraliaTamilAssociation/posts/1120288418005618
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