Melbourne Konkan Community

  On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) hosted its Backyard Farmers and Students Lunch, a heartwarming event that brought together students, backyard farmers, and community members for a day filled with connection, learning, and celebration. The day began with a prayer led by Albert Fernandes , setting the tone for a meaningful gathering. Following the introductions, Stephen D’Souza kept the energy lively by conducting fun games, allowing students and community members to connect, laugh, and bond with one another. Our incredible MKC committee, along with their families, lovingly prepared and served a delicious spread of authentic Mangalorean food , including a special treat — homemade Vorn ! The warmth and effort put into every dish reminded everyone of the love and support that MKC strives to offer: a true home away from home. We are deeply grateful to our committee members and their families who took the time to cook, serve, and make everyone ...

KYC (Know Your Committee)  Meet Our Treasurer 2024-2025– Elias Mascarenhas! I hail from Puttur Parish belonging to Mangalore Diocese.  I am basically from an agricultural family and had my education till graduation in Puttur itself. I am an alumni of St Philomena college, Puttur. I did my CA and LLB in Mangalore. I have also did my CPA after migrating to Australia.  After working for few years in Govt Dept at Mangalore, I worked for 13 years in Dubai and then moved to Australia back in the year 2006. I worked for few years for different companies and also had a brief stint of running a fruit and veg partnership business for 7 years.  We are 4 siblings and 3 of my siblings have chosen the religious vocation. I consider myself as lost sheep in the family and at times I jokingly tease my wife stating that this Eve has tempted me with an apple for a matrimonial alliance!. I am married to Alzira in the year 1991 and I have two grown up sons ...