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September 2011 On September 15, 2011, Stroudgate launched its two most recent publications Australia: the Education Destination and Australia – India: A Growing Partnership at the National Press Club of Australia, Canberra. Australia: the Education Destination is Australia’s leading international publication for the international student market, and promoting Australia as the first education choice for overseas students. It provides a comprehensive guide to living and studying in Australia. Australia – India: A Growing Partnership is focused on bilateral trade, promoting and strengthening the relationship between Australian and Indian business and industry. >> Australia – India: A Growing Partnership is the official publication of the Australia India Business Council, and also commemorates the AIBC’s 25-year Anniversary. The event, held at the National Press Club of Australia, was attended by over 200 guests who enjoyed speeches from The Hon. Dr Craig Emerson, Minister for Trade; Mr VK Sharma, Deputy High Commissioner of India to Australia; Ravi Bhatia of the Australia India Business Council; and a special performance from Australia’s iconic singer, Kamahl. Also featured on the program was the Under 15’s ACT Representative Cricket Team, who would in the following weeks travel to India for a major cricket tournament in New Delhi, The Madan Lal/Ashok Malhotra Cup. >> The cricket tournament, facilitated and organised by Stroudgate’s CEO Bruce Adams and Kuunal Lall, Director of Coaching at the prestigious Madan Lal Cricket Academy, New Delhi, was contested by four cricket teams: Under 15’s ACT Representative Cricket Team, the Madan Lal Cricket Academy, Delhi; the Ashok Malhotra Cricket Academy, Calcutta; and the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India. Given the profound, mutual love of cricket shared by Australia and India, the presence of the ACT Representative Cricket Team and their parents was a fitting tribute to the close and lasting friendship between the two countries. >> 
Dr Emerson’s address in particular was greatly enjoyed by all, as the Minister did away with his prepared speech on the economy and trade, and instead spoke fondly of his own time and personal experiences in India, his love of sport and travel, and the importance of such experiences as this for the ACT Representative Cricket Team. However, a significant highlight of the evening was the performance given by Kamahl. Kamahl sang the Australian national anthem and ‘The World in Union’. After demands for an encore, Kamahl performed a few of his classic hits and recited a favourite poem. Guests were delighted to meet and have photos taken with the singer. Stroudgate would like to thank all speakers, clients, and those who assisted in the organisation of the event – a resounding success enjoyed by all. Our Photogallery has more photos of this event. |
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