Indians in Australia
There are several reason that has contributed to the increase in the numbers of Australian Indians. Better job opportunities is the main reason. It is a hub of growing opportunities for talented and skilled professionals. Number of renowned universities prompts Indians to come here for higher studies. Australia has liberal immigration policies, and its General Skilled Migration (GSM) program allows the entry of skilled professional migrant based upon their qualifications and work experience. There"s a skilled occupation list that covers all the facets of professional specialties from doctors, engineers, lecturers, IT professionals to welders, electricians, locksmiths. In this list points are given on the basis qualifications and skills in the candidates nominated occupation. India is a goldmine of experienced and gifted experts and easily makes it to the list. As per the historians in the earl part of 19th century the first groups of Indians in Australia came were the part of Captain Cook"s ship. Till this date many success stories are written by famous Indians in Australia. The wide scope, high-standards of living and extremely high pay-scale has transformed the life of middle class man of remote village in India to the rich, powerful and independent Indians in Australia.ч
There are several Australia Indian community where Sikh, Hindu, Jain all come together and celebrate all the important festivals and organize events regularly. Deeply rooted with their home land Australian Indians have carved a niche for themselves and inspired other to advent on new land and chase their dreams.