Families in Australia
Major cities represented
National Samaj
Revived & reconnected
The Lohana Community of Australia is the national Samaj representing Lohana Gujarati families across the country. With over 1,000 families now calling Australia home across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, we exist to strengthen cultural connection, foster communication, and preserve Lohana heritage for future generations.
After several years, the Samaj has been revived – with a members directory to register and reconnect, an events calendar for gatherings nationwide, and resources celebrating our shared history and culture. To become a member you must be a born Lohana or married to a Lohana.
Keep up to date with community news, announcements, and upcoming events from Lohana families across Australia.
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The Lohana Community of Australia is the national Samaj representing Lohana Gujarati families across Australia. The organisation exists to strengthen cultural connection, facilitate community communication, and support the preservation of Lohana heritage for future generations.
Membership is open to anyone who is a born Lohana or married into a Lohana family. To register, visit our membership page.
The Lohanas are a Gujarati community with origins in the Sindh, Kutch and Kathiawar regions of the Indian subcontinent. Historically known as traders and merchants, the Lohana diaspora has spread across East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
There are over 1,000 Lohana families now settled across Australia, with concentrations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
A Samaj is a cultural and community organisation that brings together people of shared heritage. The Lohana Samaj of Australia connects families through events, a members directory, and resources celebrating Lohana culture and history.
Yes. The Lohana Community of Australia organises gatherings and cultural events for members nationwide. View our upcoming events page for details.
There are hundreds of Lohana surnames across Australia. Browse the full Lohana surnames list on our website.
