• Connecting Kannada Hearts in Canberra

    Join us in bringing together families, friends, and future generations to preserve and promote our rich heritage through events, cultural programs, and community initiatives.

  • Celebrating Kannada Culture in the Heart of Canberra

    Kannada in Canberra is a platform for Kannada-speaking families to connect, celebrate festivals, support each other, and keep our language alive for the next generation.

Cultural Events

We organise vibrant festivals like Ugadi, Kannada Rajyotsava, and family gatherings that celebrate our rich heritage and traditions.

Strong Community

Connect with Kannada families across Canberra, build friendships, and create a support system away from home.

Family & Youth Engagement

Workshops, cultural programs, and activities designed to keep our language and traditions alive for the next generation.

About us

Karnataka Association of Canberra

Karnataka Association of Canberra, also referred to as KAC is a non-profit organization primarily aimed at networking for Kannadigas in Australian Capital Territory. It is incorporated in Canberra, Australia. KAC was founded in 2004, after Kannada speaking community leaders of the time envisioned a bright future for the Kannadigas of Canberra. On November 2010 KAC is a registered association, where office-bearers were elected.

KAC Sponsors for 2025-26

Join the heart of the Kannada community in Canberra.

Connect with families, celebrate our rich festivals, and keep the vibrant traditions of Karnataka alive in the ACT. KAC is your "home away from home" in Australia.

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Active member families across the ACT.

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Cultural events and community gatherings annually.

Upcoming events

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Empowering our Community together.

At KIC, we are more than just an association; we are a family. We work tirelessly to ensure that our language, art, and values are cherished and passed on to future generations in the heart of Australia.

We organize grand celebrations like Ugadi and Kannada Rajyotsava, bringing the authentic colors, music, and flavors of Karnataka to the ACT.

Through our ‘Kannada Kali’ classes, we provide a platform for children to learn, read, and speak their mother tongue with pride and confidence.

New to Canberra? KIC helps Kannada families find their footing by offering social connections, local advice, and a strong sense of belonging.

Committe

Bhuvan Ashok Kumar

Secretary

Our community is only as vibrant as the energy we pour into it. After 14 years of living in Canberra, I’ve seen how our traditions ground us, but it is our participation that moves us forward. I’m stepping up to help coordinate our upcoming events—not just to manage a schedule, but to build a home away from home for all of us. Join me in making our next gathering a reflection of our shared pride.

Fully equipped meeting rooms for rent

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