नमस्ते   A language. A connection. A community.SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA · EST. 1993

About Hindi Australia

Bringing Hindi language, culture and community together since 1993

Hindi Samaaj Sydney has brought generations together through Hindi language, literature and culture for more than three decades. Today, Hindi Australia carries that work forward — connecting learners, teachers, families and the wider community.

OUR PURPOSE

Language. Culture. Community.

Language

Learn, use and celebrate Hindi.

Culture

Experience Hindi through arts and events.

Community

Bring people and generations together through Hindi.

OUR STORY

More than three decades of Hindi in Sydney

  1. 1993

    Hindi Samaaj founded in Sydney.

  2. 1994

    Literary and cultural programs organised to promote local talent, including Hindi poetry, plays and children's folk dances.

  3. 1995

    Flute recital by Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia in Sydney.

  4. 1996

    Children's Hindi classes commenced.

  5. 1999

    Chetna, the Hindi magazine, established.

  6. 2003

    Hindi library established.

  7. 2004

    Hindi Samaaj liaised with the University of Sydney's Asian Studies area regarding promotion of Hindi and Urdu in graduate courses.

View our complete history

FROM OUR COMMUNITY ARCHIVE

Hindi school inauguration

On 24 February 2008, Hindi Samaaj President Dev Tripathi and Gunjan Tripathi joined Nathan Rees, who later served as NSW Premier, and Julie Owens, then Federal Member for Parramatta, to inaugurate the Hindi school. The occasion brought the community together to celebrate Hindi language, culture, and learning for future generations.

Guests gathered around ceremonial lamps at the Hindi school inauguration
A ceremonial beginning for the Hindi school.
A guest addressing the inauguration from a lectern beside the Hindi Samaaj banner
An address to mark the school’s inauguration.
Invited guests and community members seated together at the Hindi school inauguration
Community members and invited guests celebrating together.

OUR NEXT CHAPTER

A new generation of Hindi Australia

Hindi Australia carries Hindi Samaaj’s legacy forward, making it easier for a new generation to learn Hindi, share their teaching experience, discover events and take part in the community.

Registered charity

Hindi Samaaj Sydney Australia is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

ABN
25 615 624 243
Registered since
3 November 2023