Nepali Society of Tasmania

Namaste
Nepali Society of Tasmania (NEST) is a community-based organization established in 2012. The Organisation aims to bring together Nepali or those with an interest in the welfare of Nepal and Nepali to provide support and unify people from a Nepali background. The Organisation is the result of several community meetings with general community members.

NEST has been promoting our community in broader Australian culture and keeping our culture alive on this foreign soil. Culture is a very important aspect of life and it is important to pass it to the upcoming generation who resides in Tasmania.

Nepalese Society of Tasmania is also active in different programs such as organizing community integration programs, business meets up, mental health awareness programs, blood donations, and so on. Since the number of Nepalese living in Tasmania has grown rapidly in the present years the responsibility of the organization became wider.

The membership of NEST is open to all people and their family members residing in Tasmania, Australia who are originally from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. People with Nepali or non-Nepali backgrounds who are originally from other countries can also join this organization but shall not hold any decision-making and voting rights.

Mission
The mission of the Nepali Society of Tasmania is to bring together all Nepali residing in Tasmania under one umbrella through this legally registered organization.

Vision
We are dedicated to promoting unity amongst Nepali in Tasmania along with introducing our community to broader Australian society. We also aim to provide support to the community members to maintain and develop their cultural practices. Allow for an avenue for lobbying and advocacy to service providers and government departments when necessary.

Projects

1. Fostering Integration Grant

2. Pathsala

3. Radio Sangeet Sambad