Federation of Indian Student Associations in Australia
The Federation of Indian Student Associations in Australia was incorporated in 2002 by Gautam Gupta after he was the victim of a drunken assault which led to depression and his decision to start the federation. Since the Violence against Indians in Australia controversy began, the FISA has had a high profile in many Australian, Indian, and other international sources.
FISA's stated purpose is;
- Integration: To unify Indian students in Australia and integrate them with the Australian community at large.
- Representation: To partner at all levels of the Australian political and social spectrum to represent views and opinions of Indian students.
- Empowerment: To increase the spiritual, political, social and economic strength of Indian students in Australia.
FISA's aims are;