Visakhapatnam:

Kerrie Griggs, wife of chief of Royal Australian Navy, vice admiral RK Griggs, inaugurated the Indian Aussies photo exhibition at a shopping mall in Vizag in the presence of Australia’s consul general for south India, David Holly.

The photo exhibition by Michel Lawrence is being held to celebrate the strengthening bonds between India and Australia.“Indians are successful in Australia, and Indian Aussies celebrate their success,” said

Holly.  “Australia is chosen by many as a place to settle, to build business and to raise their families.  Indian Aussies are highly respected members of our community and are admired for their achievements. The Indian community is an integral part of Australia’s future as a successful multi-cultural nation,” he added.

Indian Aussies includes images of those who travelled from Andhra Pradesh to Australia, including Dr Rama Rao, Usha Naylon and Zuhair Naqvi. Dr Rao, Usha moved to Australia in 1983, while Zuhair moved in 2008.

Dr Rama Rao was born in Nellore and moved to Australia in 1983.  She has a Ph.D in Chemistry and works researching new polymers and paints.  Dr Rao established the first Carnatic Music School in Melbourne in 1984, and on weekends she teaches classical Indian music and singing.

Usha Naylon was born in Hyderabad and moved with her adopted family to Australia in 1983. She is a teacher and head of humanities at the highly regarded Balwyn High School in Melbourne and is studying a Masters at Monash University.  Usha’s wedding to Ben incorporated a mix of Australian and Indian cultures.

Zuhair Naqvi was born in Hyderabad and moved to Australia in 2008.  He has been a web developer since the age of 13.  Having worked later in life in Kuwait and Hyderabad, he returned to Melbourne.

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