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11/09/2026

Confidence Beyond Words: Effective Communication Can Transform Your Personal & Professional Life

How do we express ourselves with confidence?

How do we handle difficult conversations and everyday misunderstandings?

How can better communication help us build stronger relationships and succeed personally and professionally?

VAAUS invites you to an inspiring and practical conversation on Effective Communication — Communicate with Confidence, Connect with Purpose.

🎤OUR SPEAKER | Anusha Rahman

Consultant, Coach & Mentor | Founder, Communicate with Confidence

With 15 years of experience, Anusha has helped thousands of people from diverse multicultural backgrounds build confidence, communicate effectively and develop meaningful relationships. A proud Viqi, her passion for confident communication began at Viqarunnisa Noon School, and today she combines coaching, mentoring and practical strategies to help people find their voice.

Her belief is simple: confidence isn’t about being the loudest in the room — it’s about having the courage to be yourself and communicate authentically.

✨ OUR PANELISTS

Dr Samia Arefin

Psychiatrist | FRANZCP, MBBS

With around 15 years of experience in mental health, Dr Arefin brings expertise in mood disorders, addiction disorders and eating disorders. She will share valuable clinical perspectives on communication, wellbeing and relationships.

Nafisa Talukder

Registered Psychologist | Australia & Bangladesh

Nafisa has worked across diverse settings supporting young people and individuals facing mental health and other challenges. She is passionate about reducing stigma and empowering Bangladeshi women to prioritise their wellbeing in a culturally safe environment.

Dr Mahbuba Naznin Sani

Child & Counselling Psychologist | Bangladesh | Registered Counsellor, Australia

With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Sani’s interests include anxiety, relationships, grief and loss, self-care, parenting and counselling. She is passionate about mental health awareness and helping people navigate life with greater understanding and confidence.

Join us for a conversation that could change the way you communicate — with others, and with yourself.

📅 24 September 2026

⏰ 8:30 PM AEST

💻 Online Webinar

🔗Join the webinar:

[VAAUS Webinar Link – Zoom](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/list?ampDeviceId=067d0122-4b19-4e58-8815-a1ef67ac87a9&SessionId=1778813358199&utm_source=chatgpt.com #/upcoming)

Because when you find your voice, you can change the conversation. And when you communicate with confidence, you can change what’s possible.

VAAUS — Connect. Care. Empower.

07/09/2026

The true spirit of a Viqi is to connect, to care, and to give back.

Across Australia, Viqis are living in different cities, states and communities , but we remain connected by something much stronger: a shared bond and a shared purpose.

VAAUS is not just about meeting old friends, reliving school memories or coming together for reunions. It is about turning that connection into action.

Together, Viqis across Australia raise funds, support meaningful causes and work hand in hand to make a real difference in someone’s life; whether here in Australia or back in Bangladesh, the country we call home.

And now, our journey of giving back is growing, as we collaborate with initiatives in Bangladesh to create opportunities and bring meaningful change to communities that need it.

Because when Viqis come together, our impact goes far beyond us.

Start as a Viqi. Stop at nothing.

Thank you Subirs Photography for this wonderful video.

05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day from VAAUS! 🩵

To all the fathers and father figures — we see the love behind the quiet sacrifices, the strength you carry, and the countless ways you put your family first.

Today, we celebrate you, appreciate you, and honour all that you do, often without a word.

With love from VAAUS. 🩵

31/08/2026

Viqarunnisa Alumni Australia (VAAUS) Supporting AIM Initiative Foundation – Give a Child the Gift of Education

This World Charity Month, AIM Initiative Foundation is hosting a special webinar to highlight their Sponsor a Child Initiative, helping children in Bangladesh continue their education despite financial hardship.

VAAUS is proud to support AIM’s work and our continued connection with their meaningful initiatives. In 2024, VAAUS supported AIM’s flood relief efforts, and in 2025, we supported their school in Dhaka by sponsoring school benches.

This year, we are pleased to support their Sponsor a Child Initiative and encourage our alumni, families, friends and wider community to consider making a personal sponsorship directly through AIM.

For just BDT 1,500 per month , you can help a child stay in school, access quality education and have the opportunity to build a brighter future.

A small monthly contribution can make a lifelong difference.

Join the webinar, learn more about AIM’s work, and consider sponsoring a child if you are able.

VAAUS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: International day of charity-A virtual webinar by VAAUS & AIF
Time: Sep 3, 2026 08:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
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Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 811 0482 8518
Passcode: 849370

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Together, let’s give every child a fair chance to learn, dream and thrive.

27/08/2026

"Connect to Care"
Start As Viqi Stop At Nothing!

26/08/2026

CHANGE THE STORY — MEN AS CHAMPIONS

At the VAAUS Grand Reunion & Charity Event in November 2025, VAAUS proudly donated AUD $10,000 to support initiatives focused on creating safer, more respectful and inclusive communities.

Through this funding, Alo Enlightened Women Incorporated “Change the Story: Men as Champions” — a powerful event that brought men together to have honest conversations about respect, equality, women’s safety and the important role men can play in creating positive change.

The day encouraged participants to reflect on their experiences, challenge assumptions and explore practical ways to speak up, support women’s wellbeing and become active allies in their homes, workplaces and communities.

A strong message emerged: many men want to make a difference. With the right tools, confidence and opportunity, they can turn that intention into action.
This is more than a conversation. It is a step towards changing attitudes, building understanding and creating safer communities for everyone.

From conversation to awareness.
From awareness to action.
Together, let’s Change the Story.

Reel Credit : Ummay Afwa Neha

21/08/2026

In just 4 years, 4 months and 8 days, we turned compassion into action and raised an incredible $92,000 to make a real difference in the lives of others.

This achievement is more than a number. It is the power of a community coming together — families, friends and sponsors united by one purpose: Connect to Care

VAAUS is more than an alumni network. We are a community that believes every act of generosity matters, every helping hand creates hope, and every contribution has the power to change a life.

Together, we connect, we care, we turn generosity into hope, opportunity and a better tomorrow.

START AS VIQI , STOP AT NOTHING !
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19/08/2026

A day to remember! ❤️

Such a beautiful afternoon at VAAUS Presents: Flavours of Home: An Arvo with Kishwar.

Kishwar feels truly grateful and humbled to share food, stories, culture and beautiful moments with such a wonderful community.

Thank you VAAUS and everyone who made the afternoon so special. ❤️

14/08/2026

✨ When VIQIs come together, you can FEEL the VIQI spirit! 💗

It’s not just the event—it’s the energy, sisterhood, warmth and togetherness that make every VIQI gathering so special. And the best part? Even our guests can feel it!🥰

At VAAUS Presents: Flavours of Home – An Arvo with Kishwar Chowdhury, Kishwar captured it perfectly:
“Today, I can sense the VIQI spirit.”❤️

And honestly, that’s what makes us VIQIs so special. 🇧🇩🇦🇺✨

13/08/2026

🎙️ VAAUS on SBS Bangla! 🇧🇩🇦🇺

🌟 When VIQIs Come Together, We Create an Impact!

At VAAUS, we believe that when VIQIs come together, we can do more than celebrate our shared roots — we can make a real difference.❤️

We’re delighted to be featured by SBS Bangla, with our President Marium Shams and General Secretary Reefayat Rownak sharing the VAAUS story — our journey, our values, our community and the impact we’re creating together.

From Bangladesh to Australia, the VIQI spirit continues to connect, empower and give back.✨

🎥 Watch the SBS Bangla feature and hear directly from our VAAUS leaders

Together, we celebrate.
Together, we give back.
Together, we create an impact.

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