More than 830 Australians safe in Nepal

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says authorities have confirmed the welfare of more than 830 Australians in earthquake-stricken Nepal.

Authorities have confirmed more than 830 Australians in Nepal are safe after a devastating earthquake in the country.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said authorities have taken calls from more than 1250 families and friends of missing Australians in the country and are trying to get in touch with all of them.

The embassy in Kathmandu is providing consular assistance to several Australians.