About AIM Australia
A democratic, not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to promoting the life, teachings, and vision of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
Organisation History
Ambedkar International Mission Australia (AIM Australia) Inc. is a democratic, community-run organisation incorporated in Australia. We are part of the global network of Ambedkarite organisations committed to advancing the principles championed by Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
The organisation was established by members of the Ambedkarite Buddhist community in Australia who felt the need for a structured, democratic body that could serve as the voice of the Ambedkarite community, organise community events, provide resources, and build international connections.
AIM Australia is affiliated with Ambedkar International Mission, a global organisation with chapters across USA, UK, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Together, we work to spread Dr Ambedkar's message of liberation, equality, and human dignity across the world.
Dr B.R. Ambedkar
Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, political leader, and the architect of the Constitution of India. He is revered as the father of the Indian Constitution and the greatest champion of the rights of the oppressed.
Born into a Mahar caste family — a group classified as untouchable under the caste system — Dr Ambedkar overcame immense discrimination to become one of the most educated people of his time. He earned multiple doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics.
Dr Ambedkar fought tirelessly against caste discrimination, led mass movements for human rights, and drafted the Constitution of India which abolished untouchability and guaranteed fundamental rights to all citizens. On 14 October 1956, he converted to Buddhism along with approximately 600,000 followers in Nagpur, in what he described as a return to India's greatest tradition.
His philosophy of Navayana (Neo) Buddhism — rational, humanistic, and socially engaged — continues to inspire millions worldwide and forms the foundation of AIM Australia's work.
Key Objectives
Education & Awareness
To educate and create awareness among the community about the life, work, and philosophy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, and the principles of Buddhism as interpreted by him.
Social Justice
To promote social justice, equality, and human rights, and to oppose all forms of discrimination including caste-based discrimination.
Buddhist Practices
To support Navayana Buddhist practices, principles, and values as envisioned by Dr Ambedkar, and to facilitate Buddhist gatherings and ceremonies.
International Network
To maintain and strengthen connections with the global Ambedkarite movement and international organisations committed to the same values.
Democratic Governance
To run a transparent, democratic organisation where all major decisions are made collectively and documented through our governance system.
Community Building
To build a conscious, empowered, and united Ambedkarite community in Australia through events, resources, and mutual support.
National Community Consultation for Caste Discrimination
AIM Australia, together with Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha Sydney (SGRS), spearheaded the National Community Consultation for Caste Discrimination (NCCCD) — a landmark advocacy effort emerging from community consultations commissioned by FECCA and the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Our foundational report, “Caste in Australia: A Phenomenology of Casteism”, documented how caste discrimination operates as a form of intersectional racial discrimination within Australian society.
AIM International Network
Ambedkar International Mission (AIM) is a worldwide network of Ambedkarite organisations working together to advance Dr Ambedkar's vision globally. AIM Australia is the Australian chapter of this network, working in solidarity with chapters in:
Our Committee
AIM Australia is led by an elected committee. All major decisions are transparent and governed through our digital ratification system.
Meet the Committee →Constitution
AIM Australia operates under a ratified constitution. Amendments require a supermajority (75%) committee vote through our digital governance system.