'If someone speaks a few words of kindness, we forget our problems momentarily': Nepalis in Australia

Due to the business of life, many immigrants in Australia feel the society here is a bit cold. Nepalis are no different in expressing their concern about the quality of mental well-being in Australia despite the improved living standard and overall quality of life. A few Nepalis speaking on the ‘R U OK? Day’ said they would be grateful if someone stopped and said, 'Namaste, Sanchain hunuhunchha?' They told SBS Nepali that having a support system to lean back on is extremely important in the life of an immigrant.

(From left to right) Rahul Malla, Namrata Baiju and Madhav Khadka talk to SBS Nepali about 'R U OK?' day. Credit: SBS Nepali/Dinita Rishal