'Let's create a welcoming environment for the upcoming generation': Bhakta Bahadur Bhattarai

2024 Tasmania Australian of the Year

2024 Victoria Young Australian of the Year, Bhakta Bahadur Bhattarai. Credit: NADC/Salty Dingo

Registered nurse and social worker Bhakta Bahadur Bhattarai was awarded the 2024 Victoria Young Australian of the Year for Victoria. From life in a refugee camp in Nepal to moving to multicultural Australia, Mr Bhattarai says his challenges inspired him to give back to the community.



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