Excitement is growing across Queensland’s Indian community as plans move forward for the House of India, a new community and cultural centre in Greater Springfield.
This week, Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite MP joined local Member for Blair Shayne Neumann MP and Dr Preethi Suraj, President of the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ), for a visit to the proposed site. They were accompanied by community leaders and volunteers who shared their enthusiasm for what promises to be a new focal point for cultural celebration and collaboration.
Backed by a $5.5 million government commitment, the House of India will celebrate the Indian diaspora’s rich heritage while providing an inclusive space for the wider Ipswich and Greater Springfield communities. It will host cultural programs, educational initiatives, and public gatherings aimed at strengthening connections and promoting shared learning.
Dr Suraj said the project represents “a shared dream to create a space where culture brings people together and diversity is celebrated.”
Once complete, the House of India is expected to become a key meeting place for cultural exchange and community growth, reflecting both the vibrancy of Queensland’s Indian community and the values of inclusion and harmony that continue to shape the region’s multicultural future.
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