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Receive guidance from experienced alumni or become a mentor.
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Benefit from specialized training programs and access alumni grants to support your professional and personal development projects.
The Bhutan Australia Alumni Association (BAAA) is an unregistered nonprofit association recognized by the Australia Awards Office. It aims to cultivate a connected community of Bhutanese who studied in Australia, dedicated to giving back, networking, knowledge sharing, and contributing to mutual growth.
Membership is open to individuals who pursued studies in Australia, either privately or through scholarships, or who have undergone capacity development in Australia.
Membership can be obtained upon application and payment of annual membership fees as determined by the Executive Committee.
Members can participate in networking events, workshops, reintegration programs, cultural exchanges, and social services. They can also vote at General Meetings and be part of a mentor’s pool for knowledge exchange and guidance.
The Association is governed by an Executive Committee consisting of nine members, including a Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Manager. The structure is designed to ensure proper management and succession planning.
Executive Committee members are elected every four years by nomination and a majority vote at the General Meeting.
A General Meeting is convened once a year, coinciding with the foundation day of the Association. Extraordinary General Meetings can also be convened if requested by at least nine regular members.
BAAA plans and executes a minimum of four engaging and impactful activities annually, including networking events, workshops, reintegration programs, cultural exchanges, and social services.
The Association sources funds from membership fees, donations, grants, subsidies, financial assistance, and income from investments or other activities.
All funds received by the Association are used in pursuance of its objectives and activities. Any profit is reinvested in the Association’s activities and not distributed among members.
A member may be disqualified if they engage in acts contradictory to the objectives of the Association, are convicted by a court of law, or fail to renew their membership.
Yes, membership is subject to renewal on an annual basis.
In the event of dissolution, the Association’s property, funds, and assets are transferred to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and/or scientific purposes as determined by the Executive Committee.
For more information, you can reach out to any member of the Executive Committee or refer to the contact information provided in the Association’s communications.
