Amid strict lockdown, Bhutanese community members in western Sydney find novel ways to support each other

Om Dhungel spoke to SBS Nepali

Om Dhungel says many members of his community are using their past refugee experiences to cope with the current situation. Source: Om Dhungel

Blacktown and some parts of Penrith in western Sydney are among the 12 local government areas with stricter COVID-19 lockdown rules including a night-time curfew. Amid ongoing restrictions, members of the local Bhutanese community are using novel ways to connect and support each other says Blacktown resident and community leader Om Dhungel.



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