Australian Embassy
Nepal

Press Statements 2013

2 December 2013

39 Nepalis receive Australian Awards Scholarships

Education Secretary Mr Narayan Gopal Malego and Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Glenn White, presented Australia Awards to Nepali recipients at a function organised by the Australian Embassy on Monday, 2 December 2013.

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8 November 2013

Australian Embassy funds nine projects worth NPR 13.938 million

On 8 November 2013, Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Glenn White, presented cheques worth NPR 13.938 million to nine nongovernment organisations in Nepal under the embassy’s Direct Aid Program 2013-14.

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31 October 2013

Reporting in New Media Age

The Australian Embassy, Kathmandu, organised a development program entitled: “Reporting in New Media Age”. The program featured a video conference between journalists in Australia and Nepal aimed at enhancing relations and professional networks between the journalists in the two countries.

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17 April 2013

Medical equipment handed over to Tamakoshi Hospital

The Australian Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Mr Damien Dunn, handed over four units of medical equipment to the Tamakoshi Cooperative Hospital run by the Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti (TSS) and the Manthali Multi-Purpose Cooperatives represented by TSS’s Secretary, Mr Suresh Shrestha.

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22 March 2013

Australia introduces a new simplified visitor visa program

Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Susan Grace, welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to introduce a new simplified visa program for tourists and business visitors to Australia.

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13 March 2013

Australian Ambassador visits projects in Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha and Dhanusha districts

The Australian Ambassador to Nepal, HE Susan Grace, visited the districts of Udayapur, Siraha, Saptari and Dhanusha to monitor the Micro-Enterprise Development Program (MEDEP) and water, sanitation and health activities supported by AusAID.

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7 March 2013

Australian Embassy Celebrates International Women’s Day 2013

The Australian Embassy marked International Women’s Day 2013 in Kathmandu by celebrating the achievements of women micro-entrepreneurs.

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27 February 2013

Medical equipment handed over to Himalayan Rescue Association

On Wednesday, 27 February, the Australian Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Damien Dunn, handed over medical equipment to the Chairman of the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA), Mr Santa Subba.

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26 February 2013

Opportunities announced for study in Australia in 2014

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20 February 2013

15 serological centrifuges handed over to Nepal Red Cross Society

On Wednesday, 20 February, the Australian Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Damien Dunn, handed over 15 units of serological centrifuges to the Central Blood Transfusion Service (CBTS) of the Nepal Red Cross Society represented by Mr Sanjeev Thapa, Chairman of the NRCS.

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29 January 2013

Australian Ambassador inaugurates FEDO resource centre

Australian Ambassador to Nepal, HE Susan Grace, on Tuesday inaugurated a training and resource center at the headquarters of the Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) in Kathmandu funded under the Embassy's Direct Aid Program at a cost of NPR 639,000 (AUD 7,518).

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