With the help of a few dedicated volunteers, Mrs Amrutha Vedam, Mrs Shakuntala Chamala and Late Mrs Sudha Pattabathula formed Queensland’s first Telugu School. Initially, this school was run each week in volunteers’ homes and gradually shifted to Indooroopilly State Library meeting room in 2010. That school was ran by other volunteers until 2016.

Mrs Pavani Gandra garu, has started teaching Telugu for kids from her private home on her own in 2015. It started with 7 kids and has grown big ever after.

Pavani garu is a very passionate person towards the Telugu language. Pavani garu believes that the language acts as a bridge between two generations in passing on the rich heritage & culture.

Upon QTA’s request, Pavani garu has graciously accepted teaching Telugu under QTA banner since 2017.

QTA provides the hall & library bookings along with managing all expenses such as pens, pencils, & stationary etc. The Telugu Badi students get recognition at all the QTA events. The students also take very active participation in the events, moreover they start most of the programs with their prayers and performances.

QTA Telugu Badi classes are currently being conducted at Brackenridge Library every Saturday from 2PM to 5PM except school holidays.