Maldives Australia Alumni

The Maldives Australia Alumni Association is seeking Consultant to Formulate the Strategic Plan of Maldives Australia Alumni.

Interested individuals please submit the application to [email protected] before Friday, 23 May 2026 11:59 PM.

🔗 Terms of Reference: https://shorturl.at/Wy21r

This Saturday, join us for the annual Aussie-style 🌭 Sausage Sizzle, hosted by the in collaboration with MAA.

Celebrate Australia–Maldives connections 🇦🇺🇲🇻 and bring a book to donate at entry 📚

🗓 25 April 2026
📍 Lonuziyaaraiy Park | 4–6 PM

See you there!

The movie Blueback offers more than a moving cinematic experience. It invites us to reflect on a question deeply relevant to the Maldives: how do we pursue development without losing the natural systems that sustain us?

Over the past two decades, our islands have undergone rapid change. Land reclamation, clearing of vegetation, and the modification of mangroves and reefs have supported growing social and economic needs. Yet, these changes also highlight the environmental cost when ecological balance is not fully safeguarded.

For small island nations like ours, this reflection is critical. Trees provide shade and cooling, mangroves reduce flooding and support livelihoods, and coral reefs protect our shores while sustaining marine ecosystems. These are not just elements of our environment, rather the very foundation of island life.

The Blue Black film screening organized in collaboration with and made possible with the support of , created much needed space for us to pause and reflect together.

It reminded us that development and environmental stewardship are not opposing forces, but interconnected responsibilities. As we shape the future of our islands, it urged us to think about resilience, responsibility, and the legacy we leave behind.

Sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones that bring us back to our own home.

🎬 Blueback Film Screening

Alumni and friends are invited to a special screening hosted by the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Maldives National University (MNU) and Maldives Australia Alumni (MAA).

📅 30 March 2026
🍴 Light bites – 3:30 PM
🎥 Screening – 4:00 PM

📌 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster.

We hope to see you there! 🌊

We have a venue update!

Hurry & send your RSVPs if you haven’t already.

https://forms.gle/xk8Kcn455qvbBAgeA

MAA in partnership with the Australian High Commission to the Maldives is organizing a blood drive and warmly invites our members and their families to join us.

Please fill the form below for registration.
https://forms.gle/sXAbvsy8GDWBY7Te6

📣 MAA EXCO Elections (2026–2028)
Nominations are now open for our upcoming AGM!

💼 Positions available include Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, General Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Members.

✅ Nominate via link below 👇

https://forms.gle/ej8EuwQY33XZN8qu8

MAA family 💙
It’s time for our Annual General Meeting; a moment to look back, plan forward, and vote for our next EXCO (2026–2028).

✅ RSVP now via the link below 👇

https://forms.gle/xk8Kcn455qvbBAgeA