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Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) State Coordination Council (SCC) QLD

We are a dedicated team representing the Nepali community in Queensland (QLD), Australia.

NRNA SCC QLD is committed to serving and supporting the welfare of Nepali diaspora members residing in Queensland. Our mission is to foster unity, empowerment, and a sense of belonging within our community.

As a part of the larger NRNA Australia network, our SCC plays a crucial role in advocating for the interests of the Nepali community, both locally and nationally. We work diligently to address community concerns, engage in meaningful dialogue, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to bring about positive change.

Preserving and promoting our rich Nepali cultural heritage is at the heart of our work. Through various cultural events, festivals, and programs, we celebrate our traditions, music, dance, and cuisine, nurturing our cultural identity and fostering a strong sense of community.

Education is a key focus for NRNA SCC QLD. We believe in the power of education and strive to support Nepali students in Queensland. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives, we aim to empower our youth and contribute to their academic success.

Community service and philanthropy are also integral to our values. We actively engage in charitable initiatives, fundraisers, and volunteer work to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals, both within our community and beyond. We believe in the importance of giving back and supporting those in need.

We welcome every member of the Nepali community in Queensland to join us in our endeavors. By becoming a part of NRNA SCC QLD, you will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, contribute to community development, and shape a brighter future for our Nepali diaspora.

Together, let us build a stronger, more vibrant Nepali community in Queensland. Join us in our journey of unity, advocacy, cultural preservation, education, and community service.

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Message from
State Coordinator NRNA QLD

Namaste and warm greetings to our beautiful Nepali community in Queensland!

It is a true honour to serve you as the State Coordinator of NRNA QLD. Together, we share not just a homeland but a heartfelt bond that connects us through our culture, compassion, and community spirit. My vision is to see our Nepali community in Queensland grow stronger, more united, and more empowered with every passing day.

We are committed to preserving our rich traditions, celebrating...

Atul Khadka

State Coordinator NRNA QLD

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Our News

Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) was established with the purpose of uniting and binding the Nepali Diaspora under one umbrella on 11 October,

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07 May

NRNA Queensland (Student support Network)

विद्यार्थी का लागि प्रमुख गन्तव्यरुपमा रहेको अस्ट्रेलिया मा नेपाली विद्...

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07 May

NRNA Queensland (Sport events)

खेलको माध्यम बाट सम्पूर्ण खेल प्रेमी व्यक्तित्व र समुदालाई समेट्न र उहाँह...

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07 May

NRNA Queensland (Community Consultation Food safety awareness campaign)...

𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 !!

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐰𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨...

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07 May

NRNA Queensland (Mental health and domestic violence)...

केही समय अघिदेखि अष्ट्रेलिया बिशेष गरी बिघ्यार्थीहरुको प्रमुख गन्तव्यरु...

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07 May

NRNA Queensland (walk for community Centre)

‘’समुदायको लागि एकदिन ” भन्ने नाराको साथ NRNA SCC Queensland को अग्रसरतामा Nepalese Association of Queens...

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07 May

NRNA Queensland (Parents picnic)

अभिभावक वनभोज कार्यक्रम*

विगतझैँ यस वर्ष पनि NRNA Queensland ले नेपाली नयाँ वर्ष क...

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F.A.Q

Frequently asked questions ?

We have shared some of the most frequently asked questions to help you out.

  • Identity of the status of the person as NRN
  • Free Visa to enter and stay in Nepal (for persons having citizenship of countries other than SAARC Countries)
  • Right to open a bank account in convertible foreign currency
  • Eligibility to make investment in convertible foreign currency
  • Provision to repatriate proceeds of the investment out of Nepal in convertible Foreign currency if investment made in the same currency
  • Purchase and sale of land (area as referred in NRNA bylaws) to limited extent Inheritance of ancestral property and ownership of that property in Nepal
  • Tax Exemption on initial capital of investment
  • Certificate of Investment Tax Exemption on upto NPR15 Lakhs remittance to close relatives of NRN in one fiscal year for personal expenses
  • Tax exemption on the remitted funds via formal banking channel for the Social, Political, Cultural, Religious, Charity, Sports and Disaster Relief Projects
  • Rights to establish Industry and Business and enjoy investment facilities as enjoyed by Foreigners

The NRN card is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu(+977014200182). Outside of Nepal, the NRN cards are issued by the Nepali Embassies and Missions.

NRN Card is an identity card issued to a Non-Resident Nepali by the Government of Nepal. NRNcard entitles card holder various benefits as listed in the NRN Act and bylaws. It is issued to those who approach the concerned government body.

The date of inauguration of the First NRN Global Conference, i e., 11th October 2003 is considered to be the establishment date of NRNA. 11th October is also declared as NRN day by Nepal Government. The formal registration of NRNA by the Government of Nepal was on 20 October 2013.

The date of inauguration of the First NRN Global Conference, i e., 11th October 2003 is considered to be the establishment date of NRNA. 11th October is also declared as NRN day by Nepal Government. The formal registration of NRNA by the Government of Nepal was on 20 October 2013.

The idea of establishing a global Nepali organization (NRNA) was conceptualized by Nepalese living in Russia in 2002, later to globalize and materialize the idea, a few Nepali community leaders residing in various countries of the world met in London, in 2003 and decided to form a Coordination Committee to unite the Nepali diaspora. They also discussed the possibility of organising an international conference of NRNs in Nepal. The idea quickly got the support of the Government of Nepal and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). This led to the joint organisation of First Non-Resident Nepali Conference on 11-14 October 2003. The assembled NRN delegates of that conference decided to join their hands together to organise NRNA as a common forum of NRNs.

Santosh Kunwar is current president of NRNA Australia.

Mana KC 2005 -2007

Goba Katwal 2007 -2009                                             

Dhruba Subedi 2009- 2011

Ganesh KC 2011 – 2013

Mahendra Oli 2013 -2015

Surendra Sigdel 2015 -2017

Tonnou Ghothane 2017 -2019

Keshav Kadel 2019 -2021

Nanda Gurung 2021 -2023

Anil Pokhrel – 2023 -2025

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