Following His Passion Jatinder Mahuana

Following His Passion

Jatinder Mahuana

Born to a Punjabi Teacher’s House in a small Village,Jatinder Mahuana had a passion for listening and singing Punjabi songs since a very young age. He used to listen & sing songs of Punjabi legends Gurdas Mann & Kuldeep Manak on his uncle;s tape recorder all the time. He was also a big fan of the Lyricists Hardev Dilgir (Dev Tharike Wala),Surjit Patar and Shiv Kumar Batalvi in his younger days and would read their poetry all the time. He completed his B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from SBCCET Ferozepur and then proceeded on to do M.B.A. from UTS Sydney Australia in 2005 and settled there after completing his studies. In his college days he would often be seen scribbling poetry, songs and would be heard singing along in hostels, corridors and small or large gatherings of friends. After coming to Australia he had a thought of pursuing his dream of becoming a singer after getting through the initial struggles of a foreign country and getting settled. However as time would have it that small delay became a large one and he never actively inquired or tried to pursue it. He would still write some meaningful and beautiful lyrics in his free time and then just put it aside thinking the world had outgrown from nice write-ups and songs.

In 2020 he posted a poem on the plight of International Students in Australia because of the lockdown which touched a lot of hearts in Australia and around the world. Gurpreet Brar

a model/MC from Sydney read that poem and was really touched by it. She contacted Jatinder and asked him to do a video of that poem. Jatinder politely declined because of shyness and asked Gurpreet to do one instead. Gurpreet asked for a few fresh write-ups and finally made a video on the poem Vaisakhi in April 2020,which was instantly liked and appreciated by all in Sydney and around the world. From that point on Jatinder and Gurpreet collaborated to present the poetry in a visual form as a story line rather than just a write up. They engaged a local D.O.P./Videographer Manbir Sidhu to shoot the poems in a professional manner. This unique approach came out as a huge success and the their visual poetry became really popular on social media. After releasing about 15 videos on social media and being liked by thousands of viewers, Jatinder Mahuana decided to take the next step towards singing which his passion was all along. He contacted music composers RD & Guni from Skullbeats and recorded his first song in June 2021. That song has just been released and is expected to touch a lot of hearts in and around the world. While speaking to Dave Sidhu,Jatinder said he always believed that that he could write well and sing well, but didn’t not realize that people would still like it very much as they did in the olden days. He also said that he uses old ancient words in the write ups deliberately hoping that those words are not lost in time and the coming generation remembers them. He is as humble and down to earth as a human being can be and wishes that his mother tongue Punjabi continues to thrive in the coming generations. Being a son of a farmer he has a passion for supporting the cause of Indian farmers protesting in Delhi since November 2020 and he has written 49 write ups on Farmers Protest (Kisaan Andolan) in India. He has also made 4 videos on those write ups gathering up all the famous social media stars from Australia. When asked if anyone else has written as many songs/write ups on Farmers Protest, he politely replied that he doesn’t think so however he wishes in all humility and sincerity that he is wrong and there are other writers who have written more on this matter.

Mahuana released his first song ‘Desad or Alive on his own YouTube channel on 11th August 2021, following which he released his second song Rusvayia in Nov 21. He has just released his new song “Not Six Feet” which was received very warmly and is being liked & appreciated by audience’s around the world. Mahuana is planning to record his new songs “JW” & “Posthumous” soon and release them later in the year. His visualized poetry projects are ongoing with Gurpreet Brar and they hope to continue making videos on different subjects.

“I sincerely hope to make a difference in Punjabi Music World by writing and singing meaningful and inspiring songs so that our coming generations can stay con-

nected to their roots” said Jatinder.

44th Sydney Gay and Lesbian MARDI GRAS Parade

By Kunal Mairchandani

Members of the LGBTIQ+ community danced, pranced and dazzled their way through the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night to celebrate the 44th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

The colourful queer pride parade, which had been an annual fixture on Oxford Street for the past four decades, had to relocate to the SCG in 2021 due to COVID restrictions. Moreover, the limits on seating capacity, mask requirements and ban on dancing meant that last year’s celebrations were more muted than usual.

All changed last Saturday night. After a week of non-stop downpour, the weather gods listened and gave the community a pleasantly clear evening to show off their colours of pride. The stadium was at capacity, with 43,000 screaming, cheering spectators. Over 6,000 marchers from nearly 170 floats truly made it a night to remember.

The theme for this year’s parade was “United We Shine”, which expresses solidarity in an increasingly divided world. The event started with a moving Acknowledgement of Country, a tribute to the 78ers (who were at the first Oxford Street march in 1978 when it was a protest against police brutality), and a one-minute silence for the civilians affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Representing the colourful subcontinent of South Asia was Trikone Australia, the country’s largest South Asian LGBT group. They truly made the Subcontinent proud with their bright, colourful capes billowing in the wind and their beaming smiles lighting up the whole stadium.

Sri Om Care Inaugurates New Care model

Sri Om Care is not for profit, Registered Charity organisation serving the community for over 15 years. It is an accredited Home Care Service Provider serving South Asian and multicultural communities with In-home Care and Disability Care.

Sri Om’s New Care model was recently opened and is a traditional & beautiful home, on suburban streets in Box Hill, where 6 to 10 residents will live together. This is a positive alternative to Traditional aged care, where they connect the care needs to tailored Care solutions while still providing the privacy and luxurious lifestyle our seniors deserve.

This is the stage where elders are less mobile, physical conditions deteriorate and are not able to support themselves. Their next kith and kin or careers at home are not able to provide continuous care, or help them live their life.

Assisted living is a residence for older people or people with disabilities who require help with some of the routines of daily living as well as access to medical care when needed. ...

In terms of the level of care provided, assisted living is a step below a nursing home

or skilled nursing facility and provide the below services:

4 24/7 Monitored Care Services 4 24/7 Assistance with Daily needs 4 Nursing and Medium Level care 4 Culture Specific Care and Food 4 Post-Operative Specialist Care 4 Respite Care / Short Stay 4 Structured Activities 4 Be Understood in a more Culture Context

At Sri Om, the elders progress from medium to high care under culture specific food and qualified care they deserve. This makes the transition smoother and easily adaptable.

Sri Om has been providing Several Care services to the Indian and multicultural communities including:

Day Respite programs

Sri Om has structured group activities conducted in a centre-based setting with the primary aim of decreasing social isolation and contributing to social inclusion. Our centres are located close to home in major suburbs.

Home Care Packages

Sri Om delivers high-quality care in a person-cantered culturally responsive framework. Our focus is on keeping older people well and living in their own homes for as long as possible.

If you require any further information please visit www.sriomcare.org.au or

info@sriomcare.org.au or 1300 908 681.

Healthy and Positive Ageing:

In Australia, there are over 1,500 new cases of dementia diagnosed each week and did you know that more than 40% of dementia can be prevented.

By Ms Anju Mathur

In Australia there is limited awareness of not just for dementia but also for prevention of dementia in our culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD). Factors such as increasing physical activity, incorporating healthy lifestyle changes into day-to-day life, maintaining a healthy diet and social connectedness – are important factors towards prevention of dementia.

1. Exercise regularly

Doing physical exercise offers protective benefits for mental health, besides assisting with weight management and physical health. Get 30 minutes of moderate exercise 3 times a week. Exercise could include: Walking, gardening, swimming, cycling; jogging or any physical activity of your choice/health conditions.

2. Enjoy a healthy and balanced diet Eat a balanced and varied diet that includes:

• breads and cereals, mostly wholegrain • nuts and seeds • beans and lentils • fruits • lean meats, including fish • vegetables.

Also include in your diet Omega-3 found in fish and Omega-6 fatty acids found in seeds and nuts that have also been proven to boost brain power and reduces mood swings.

3. Get enough quality sleep

Good quality sleep is vital for good health. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. A regular sleep cycle is created by going to bed and waking up around the same time each day.

4. Build social connections and positive relationships

Being socially active and building social connections gives us a sense of belonging and purpose. There are various ways to connect socially - plan a weekly outing with a friend, become part of a wider community and engage through volunteer work.

5. Make time for yourself to relax

Make time for yourself. Do things that matters to you and things to relax your mind. Meditation, deep breathing, mindfulness can help us better manage emotions and calm our nerves.

Did you know this about Dementia?

• Dementia is not a single disease of the brain. It is the term used to describe the symptoms of a number of illnesses that affect the brain and a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks. • The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. • There are over 100 kinds of dementia. • Dementia is progressive, irreversible and permanent. • Dementia is not normal part of Ageing. • Early symptoms of dementia include progressive and frequent memory loss, confusion, changes in personality and behaviour changes. • It is important to get early diagnosis of dementia, if you are concerned about yourself or someone you care please consult your Gp. • It is important got family/carers to get early support, plan for the future and get support for people living with dementia • Medications might help with the symptoms of dementia, but there is no cure for dementia. • Having a healthy and positive lifestyle can reduce the risk of getting dementia.

Remember you are never too young to start thinking about a sensible ageing well plan and making sensible lifestyle choices to stay healthy and positive to reduce the risk of developing dementia.