About Us

Abhishek Sharma

President

About Bhartiya Samaj

Who Are We

Bhartiya Samaj Inc, established in Queensland in June 2022, is a registered not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing benevolent relief to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, particularly within migrant and refugee communities. Our mission is to relieve poverty, distress, helplessness, and disadvantage by offering practical assistance, essential services, and programs that directly support those in need.
We provide food relief, essentials assistance, casework and referrals, and community workshops to help people facing hardship. Our focus is on supporting low-income families, new migrants, and individuals experiencing social isolation, ensuring they can access resources and opportunities to build better lives.

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While cultural activities may be included in some of our community programs, these are not an end in themselves but a means of reducing isolation, fostering inclusion, and improving wellbeing for people in distress.

Bhartiya Samaj has a proud history of service, drawing on the experience of the Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust in New Zealand, which since 1995 has provided vital support to the South Asian community across language, religion, and social status. In Brisbane, our chapter continues this legacy by focusing on benevolent relief, migrant support, and building inclusive communities through practical and compassionate action.

Aims and objectives

To relieve poverty, distress, helplessness, and disadvantage experienced by migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable communities in Queensland.
To provide practical assistance including food relief, essentials, casework, referrals, and workshops that directly support people in hardship.
To reduce isolation and inequality by creating safe, supportive spaces where disadvantaged individuals can access help, resources, and community connections.
To promote wellbeing and resilience for people facing economic, social, or personal difficulties, ensuring no one is left behind.
To conduct community programs and events, including the annual Expo, that connect people with vital services and support. Cultural activities included in such programs are ancillary and are intended to foster inclusion and reduce distress.

What drives us

Bhartiya Samaj Mission

Our Mission and Vision

At Bhartiya Samaj, our mission is to empower Australia’s diverse South Asian communities by fostering strength, confidence, and control over their lives. We are dedicated to enriching lives, expanding opportunities, and helping individuals realize their potential. As a not-for-profit organization, we have been serving the community since 1995, continuing to deliver our core values of knowledge, strong identities, and community connection in Brisbane, Queensland. Join us in making a positive impact on our community.

Bhartiya Samaj envisions an inclusive community where all members of Australia's South Asian diaspora are empowered, valued, and connected. We celebrate cultural diversity and aim to foster strong identities, unity, and mutual respect. Our commitment is to make a lasting positive impact, nurturing pride in our heritage while promoting cohesion and vibrancy in society.