Raj Kumar Gurung, a resident of Geelong and the owner/director of Mustaang Cricket Bat Repairs, is making waves in the cricketing world as the first Nepali cricket bat repairer and maker in Australia. Arriving in Sydney...
Building Bridges: Hon Tim Watts Enhances People-to-People Connections in Nepal & South Asia
Niru Tripathi, Editor-in-Chief of CALD Voices magazine, had the honor of conducting an insightful interview with Hon Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia. Following his return from a momentous...
From Adversity to Artistry: Wheelchair Dance Group Transforms Lives and Breaks Barriers
Niru Tripathi Melbourne – In a story that exemplifies resilience and determination, Rocca Salcedo, a Colombian scholar who faced a life-altering spinal cord injury, has emerged as an inspiring figure within the...
Glenroy Film Festival: Butterfly on the windowpane
Simran Joshi The 4-day long Glenroy Film Festival ended on Sunday last week having showcased some of the best classic and new cinema from all around the world. The well curated lineup by MIFF team had films in Arabic...
FeNCAA’s Walk for Everest and Global Warming Awareness
Niru Tripathi 24/05/2023 Melbourne, Australia- In a resounding display of community spirit and environmental advocacy, the Federation of Nepalese Community Association of Australia (FeNCAA, Victoria) organised a...
Peter Hillary urges NZ Government to add Everest Day to national calendar
Niru Tripathi 24/05/2023 Melbourne, Australia – 70 years ago, amidst the awe-inspiring peaks of the Himalayas, a monumental chapter in human history unfolded. On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and his partner...
Nepalese Community in Australia: A Decade of Growth and Partnership
Abstract Australia’s multicultural mosaic is a canvas painted with narratives from around the world, each thread contributing to the rich tapestry of the nation’s heritage. Among these stories, the Nepalese...
Resources for practitioners who works with children and families from CALD backgrounds
Pragya Gartoulla, Ph.D. (Research Fellow) and Anagha Joshi (Senior Research Officer) at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) have published resources for practitioners who work with...

The Lost Love!!
Those days,
We're happy and tight,
With love and colors,
Moments were alive!
The Loneliness of Migration By Supriya Singh
Niru Tripathi, Editor in Chief asked me to speak of the barriers faced by writers from migrant backgrounds, or as we say in Australia from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. I hesitated because I...
Embracing Diversity: A Historical Journey of Victoria’s Multiculturalism
In the rich tapestry of cultural diversity, Victoria has emerged as a beacon of inclusivity, a place where countless stories of migration, struggle, and triumph have woven together to create a vibrant mosaic. CALD...
BARRIERS FACED BY CULTURALLY DIVERSE WOMEN WRITERS
“Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender Equal Future”, the slogan for International Women’s Day 2023, highlights the importance of innovative concepts, inclusive technologies, and open access to...