An exceptional leader. Nika Suwarsih is working across cultures to empower women

Nika Suwarsih has been an active community leader for over a decade. She has received several awards for her contribution to life in Australia. Most recently she was the recipient of a Community Leader Australia Day Award 2022.

Nika Suwarsih is an amazingly active leader in promoting understanding across cultures. She also really enjoys singing. Source: Courtesy: SCW

Nika Suwarsih is the founder of the Indonesian Women’s Friendship Network.  She is also the Dandenong Hub Manager of SisterWorks. Nika talks with Sri Dean about where she gets the energy to continuously support the economic empowerment of women.

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Nika Suwarsih has received a number of awards for her leadership including the Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Champion Award. Source: Courtesy: Nika Suwarsih