Nepali Association of South East Melbourne (NASEM) President Alok Paudel at SBS Melbourne Studios on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. Credit: SBS Nepali / Dinita Rishal
The Nepali Association of South East Melbourne (NASEM) has been working to strengthen connections within the community by promoting Nepali culture and traditions, says President Alok Paudel. He told SBS Nepali that the association is currently organising various community programs and campaigns throughout the year, providing essential information to newly arrived migrants in Australia, and encouraging local Nepali youth to join in. Listen to the first part of our conversation with Paudel on the community’s successes, problems and challenges.
The Nepali Association of South East Melbourne (NASEM) has been working to strengthen connections within the community by promoting Nepali culture and traditions, says President Alok Paudel. He told SBS Nepali that the association is currently organising various community programs and campaigns throughout the year, providing essential information to newly arrived migrants in Australia, and encouraging local Nepali youth to join in. Listen to the first part of our conversation with Paudel on the community’s successes, problems and challenges.
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