Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia - ANAA

Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia - ANAA Formed in 1998, ANAA is an association run by and for Nepalese who studied in Australia and are registered members of the association.

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Congratulations – 27th Annual General Meeting and Election ResultsThe Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia (ANA...
20/06/2026

Congratulations – 27th Annual General Meeting and Election Results

The Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia (ANAA) successfully concluded its 27th Annual General Meeting today. The AGM was chaired by ANAA President, Mr. Ananta Poudyal, and was attended by distinguished guests, founding members, former chairpersons, representatives of partner organizations, and ANAA members.

We extend our sincere gratitude to His Excellency Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, for graciously joining us as Chief Guest of today’s AGM. His presence added great honor to the occasion and reflected the strong and enduring ties between Australia and Nepal.

ANAA is also pleased to confer Honorary Membership upon His Excellency Simon Ernst in recognition of his valuable support and contribution to strengthening bilateral relations and engagement with the Nepalese alumni community.

On this important occasion, we congratulate all newly elected Executive Board members and extend our sincere appreciation to the outgoing board members for their dedication, commitment, and valuable service to ANAA.

Executive Board Election Results (2026–2028)

Sudarshan Neupane – President
Hema Bhatt – Vice President
Nibesh Man Shrestha – Vice President
Manisha Burlakoti – General Secretary
Pranil M.S. Pradhan – Treasurer
Jaspreet Singh – Board Member
Samiksha Gurung – Board Member
Santosh Neupane – Board Member
Sushant Rijal – Board Member
Drishya Gurung – Board Member
Santosh Parajuli – Board Member

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all elected members and wish them every success in leading ANAA forward. We are confident that the newly elected board will continue to strengthen the organization, promote alumni engagement, and advance ANAA’s mission and vision in the years ahead.

Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board, and best wishes for a successful and impactful tenure.

Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia (ANAA)

Australian Embassy, Nepal Sudarshan Neupane

ANAA successfully conducted its first Pre-Departure Session 2026 on 20 June, supporting Nepali students preparing to pur...
09/06/2026

ANAA successfully conducted its first Pre-Departure Session 2026 on 20 June, supporting Nepali students preparing to pursue higher education in Australia.
The session was graced by Chief Guest H.E. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, and Special Guest Mr. Anil Keshari Shah. A key highlight was the official inauguration of the ANAA Pre-Departure Guidebook, launched by the Chief Guest, ANAA President Mr. Ananta Poudyal, and former ANAA Presidents Dr. Ram Hari Aryal and Dr. Amodar Prasad Pokhrel.
In his address, H.E. Simon Ernst congratulated the students on their upcoming academic journey and highlighted the strong people-to-people connection between Nepal and Australia. He appreciated ANAA’s efforts in preparing students academically, culturally, and practically for a confident transition to life in Australia.
Special Guest Mr. Anil Keshari Shah shared his experience as an international student and reflected on his recent visit to Australia, including his interactions with the Nepali-Australian diaspora. He encouraged students to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities that come with studying abroad.
Ms. Ashlesha Karki shared valuable and detailed insights from her own journey in Australia, offering students practical guidance on academic life, cultural adjustment, and personal growth.
The program also featured welcome remarks by Mr. Ananta Poudyal and an overview of ANAA and the Pre-Departure Program by Mr. Sushant Rijal. The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks from ANAA Board Member Mr. Pranil MS Pradhan, interactive Q&A, group photo, high tea, and networking.
ANAA sincerely thanks Singapore Airlines, the Exclusive Sponsor of the inaugural 2026 Pre-Departure Session, for its valuable support.
Special appreciation to Mr. Sujan Jung Karki, Ms. Shraddha Gautam, volunteers Mr. Rohan Thakur and Mr. Alok Thakur, and the entire ANAA Pre-Departure team for their hard work and coordination.
ANAA remains committed to supporting students in their academic and cultural transition to Australia while strengthening the alumni community.

ANAA successfully hosted the second edition of Nepal's Australian Rules Football (Aussie Rules Footy) Friendly Match on ...
06/06/2026

ANAA successfully hosted the second edition of Nepal's Australian Rules Football (Aussie Rules Footy) Friendly Match on 6 June 2026 at Komagane Park, Pokhara, featuring an exciting contest between The Lake Side Lions and Taal Barahi Rabbit.

The event was honoured by the presence of His Excellency Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, and Mrs. Simone Murphy.

The programme commenced with Mr. Sujan Jung Karki serving as the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the day. ANAA President Mr. Ananta Poudyal delivered the welcome remarks, emphasizing ANAA's commitment to promoting Australian Rules Football in Nepal and strengthening Nepal-Australia people-to-people connections.

A special acknowledgment goes to Mr. Nibesh Man Shrestha, ANAA member and project coordinator, who volunteered as the referee for the match and later delivered the vote of thanks, recognizing the contributions of all participating teams, partners, volunteers, and supporters.

ANAA extends its sincere appreciation to AFL Asia, the Australian Embassy, the Himalayan Leopards Australian Footy Club, volunteers, supporters, and all stakeholders whose efforts made this event possible.

From hosting Nepal's first-ever Footy match in 2023 to successfully organizing its second edition in 2026, ANAA remains committed to growing the sport and creating opportunities for future generations of athletes across Nepal. Australian Embassy, Nepal
The journey of Footy in Nepal continues.


A fitting close to a memorable evening.The ANAA Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 concluded with a meaningful exchange of tok...
03/06/2026

A fitting close to a memorable evening.
The ANAA Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 concluded with a meaningful exchange of tokens of appreciation — a gesture that reflected the spirit of partnership and mutual respect that defined the evening.
His Excellency Mr. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal (Australian Embassy, Nepal ) , presented a token of love to the Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City — a symbolic recognition of the enduring ties between Australia and the communities of Lumbini Province.
Mr. Sudarshan Neupane, General Secretary, ANAA, and Country Director, WaterAid Nepal, presented a token of appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Simon Ernst on behalf of ANAA — in gratitude for his continued support of the Nepalese-Australian alumni community and his presence as Chief Guest.
His Excellency also personally presented tokens of appreciation to each of the four panelists — Mrs. Kamana Adhikari, Mr. Santosh Neupane, Mr. Manoj Neupane, and Mr. Dipak Shrestha — in recognition of their contributions to the discussion and their broader work in Nepal's development.
ANAA extends its gratitude to all who gave their time, shared their expertise, and made the Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 an evening to remember.

Photographs by Mr. Sujan Jung Karki , Office Secretary, ANAA

To every participant who joined us at Hayaat Palace, Butwal for the ANAA Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 — thank you.Forty ...
03/06/2026

To every participant who joined us at Hayaat Palace, Butwal for the ANAA Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 — thank you.
Forty participants — alumni, students, young professionals, educators, community stakeholders, and local government representatives — came together for an evening that moved from formal introductions to genuine conversation and connection.
The programme was opened by Ms. Hema Bhatt, Vice President, ANAA, and Country Director, Oxford Policy Management Nepal. The panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Sudarshan Neupane, General Secretary, ANAA, and Country Director, WaterAid Nepal, and featured Mrs. Kamana Adhikari, Mr. Santosh Neupane, Mr. Manoj Neupane, and Mr. Dipak Shrestha. The evening was enriched by the presence of H.E. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr. Madhusudan Pokhrel, Australian alumni, and the evening was emceed by Mr. Sujan Jung Karki, Office Secretary, ANAA.
With the Lumbini edition, the ANAA 2026 Provincial Meet Series — spanning Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi/Madhesh, Sudurpaschim/Karnali, and Lumbini — is complete. The network is stronger for it.

Photographs by Mr. Sujan Jung Karki, Office Secretary, ANAA

ANAA extends its sincere gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, for gracing the Lu...
03/06/2026

ANAA extends its sincere gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, for gracing the Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 as Chief Guest.

Addressing Lumbini Provincial Meet Participans at Hayaat Palace, Butwal, His Excellency spoke to the significance of the Nepalese-Australian alumni community and their tangible contributions to Nepal's development across agriculture, forestry, hospitality, and humanitarian sectors.
ANAA is deeply grateful to His Excellency and to the Australian Embassy, Nepal, whose partnership has been central to the success of the 2026 provincial meet series across all five provinces.

Australian Embassy, Nepal

Photographs by Mr. Sujan Jung Karki, Office Secretary, ANAA

ANAA Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 — PanelistsThe panel discussion at the Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 brought together f...
03/06/2026

ANAA Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 — Panelists
The panel discussion at the Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 brought together four accomplished Nepalese-Australian alumni whose careers span public service, international development, hospitality, and environmental governance. The session was moderated by Mr. Sudarshan Neupane, General Secretary, ANAA, and Country Director, WaterAid Nepal, and attended by 40 participants.
Mrs. Kamana Adhikari — Plant Protection Director, Directorate of Agriculture Development, Lumbini Province. With 14 years of experience in Nepal's federal and provincial government, Mrs. Adhikari has led agriculture programme planning, plant protection policy, and technical guideline development across the sector. She holds a Master of Agriculture Science from the University of Melbourne (2024).
Mr. Santosh Neupane — Chief Executive Officer, Siddhartha Hospitality, one of Nepal's fastest-growing hospitality groups with a presence across Nepal and internationally. Under his leadership, the group has received the South Asian Travel Awards, Traveler's Choice Awards, and recognition for best HR practices. He is also a signatory to the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs). He holds a Master of International Hotel Management from Blue Mountains Hotel School, Torrens University Australia (2017).
Mr. Manoj Neupane — Senior Forest Officer, Ministry of Forest and Environment, Lumbini Province. He was instrumental in drafting the first-ever Forest Management Guideline at the provincial level in Nepal and has twice served as Private Secretary to the Minister. He studied Indigenous Knowledge Management at the University of Sunshine Coast.
Mr. Dipak Shrestha — Chief of UNICEF Nepal's Surkhet Field Office for Karnali Province, with over 20 years of professional experience across UNICEF, OHCHR, and UNDP in Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar. His areas of expertise include child rights, human rights, gender equality, and humanitarian emergency response. He holds a Master of Arts in Social Sciences from Curtin University of Technology, Perth (2003).
ANAA thanks each panelist for their time, their openness, and their continued contribution to Nepal's development.

The Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia (ANAA) successfully concluded the Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 on 3 Ju...
03/06/2026

The Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia (ANAA) successfully concluded the Lumbini Provincial Meet 2026 on 3 June 2026 at Hayaat Palace, Butwal, Rupandehi — supported by the Australian Embassy, Nepal.
The event was emceed by Mr. Sujan Jung Karki, Office Secretary, ANAA — followed by a reflection on the provincial meets held across Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi/Madhesh, and Sudurpaschim/Karnali Provinces by ANAA Nepal.
The evening commenced with welcome remarks by Ms. Hema Bhatt, Vice President, ANAA, and Country Manager, Oxford Policy Management Nepal.
The centrepiece of the evening was a panel discussion on the theme "Celebrating Alumni Contribution to Nepal's Development", moderated by Mr. Sudarshan Neupane, General Secretary, ANAA, and Country Director, WaterAid Nepal, and featuring four distinguished alumni panelists:
— Mrs. Kamana Adhikari, Plant Protection Director, Directorate of Agriculture Development, Lumbini Province (Master of Agriculture Science, University of Melbourne)
— Mr. Santosh Neupane, Chief Executive Officer, Siddhartha Hospitality (Master of International Hotel Management, Torrens University Australia)
— Mr. Manoj Neupane, Senior Forest Officer, Ministry of Forest and Environment, Lumbini Province (University of Sunshine Coast)
— Mr. Dipak Shrestha, Chief of UNICEF Nepal Surkhet Field Office for Karnali Province (Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Curtin University of Technology)
The panel was followed by an open Q&A session with 40 participants drawn from alumni, student, professional, and local government communities.
Mr. Khel Raj Pandey, Mayor of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, delivered remarks as Special Remarks, highlighting the importance of people-to-people connections between Nepal and Australia and the role alumni networks play in strengthening local governance and community development
His Excellency Mr. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, addressed participants recognising the contributions of Nepalese-Australian alumni to Nepal's development across agriculture, forestry, hospitality, and humanitarian sectors.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr. Madhusudan Pokhrel, Australian alumni, before the evening concluded with a networking dinner.
With the Lumbini edition, ANAA has now completed its 2026 provincial meet series across all five provinces of Nepal.

Photographs by Mr. Sujan Jung Karki , Office Secretary, ANAA

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