Our Committee Member
Our Core team members who drive the vision and mission
Our Core team members who drive the vision and mission
Roshani Shrestha is the President of Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria (DBSV), where she provides leadership focused on empowering Nepali women and strengthening community connections across Victoria. She is committed to fostering inclusion, cultural pride, and collective growth through advocacy, collaboration, and community-driven initiatives.
Nirmala Nyaupane is Director of Nursing/Facility Manager at Homestyle Aged Care Services. She has previously worked in Southern Africa for 9 years. Has liaised with various community members and stakeholders. Passionate to work in social work and community work.
Lina Gubhaju is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Her research interest is in the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people. Lina has been an executive committee member of Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria for the past couple of years and is keen to help support the health and wellbeing of Nepalese people here in Australia. She is also actively involved as a committee member of ‘Hamro Nepali Pathshala’ a Nepalese language school to teach children Nepalese language and traditions.
I am registered nurse by profession, passionate in learning new skills and sharing knowledge. I have strong inclination towards social work working towards women’s wellbeing. Being a mother, wife, daughter and a professional, I aspire to bring changes in people’s lives by creating example and breaking ceiling.
As a Research Nurse at the University of Melbourne, Reeta Lamichhane brings a wealth of experience in public health from her extensive work in both Nepal and Australia. At the Peter Doherty Institute, she spearheads multiple projects focused on antimicrobial studies. Reeta's academic journey reflects her dedication to public health, holding a Master of Public Health (Epi & Bio) from Curtin University, which she completed with a full scholarship from Australia Awards. She later earned a Master of Nursing Science from the University of Melbourne, and is now heading to the PhD pathway.
DBSV founder secretary & current secretary: Anjana takes self-initiative to create new program ideas and activities that are targeted for social inclusion and that embrace social cohesion. Her leadership style as a young woman and her approach to work in the group had been highly appreciated by the team members
RN, Postgraduate in clinical Nursing, BN, B Ed, Cert IV Training and Assessment Registered Nurse in Coronary care Unit at the Royal Melbourne HospitalAchievement: Aishrya Bidya Padak 2008 and Nepal Bidya Bhusan 2008 (Educational gold medal from President of Nepal).Advocates for women’s empowerment, and gender equality.Keen interest in community and socialization activities for social and cultural integration.Firmly believe in integrity, openness and positivity.
As the eighth child of my parents and pampered sibling of 3 sisters and 4 brothers , my childhood was super cool. But I was always determined and focused on my passion for advocating against injustice, discrimination and family violence. I often voiced and acted on behalf of the vulnerable regardless of my age, ability or knowledge on the matter because that urge and energy to act for justice was / is within my blood. The peace and happiness I find in people’s eyes when I manage to provide them any emotional, spiritual, financial or technical support empowers them and I get stronger in my vow to work for the community.
Bachelor in journalism, T.U. Diploma in community service, C.d.u. Passionate about women empowerment, and gender equality.Keen to learn and share knowledge with others.
I am a registered social worker and an advocate of social justice with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Federation University, Berwick, Australia and a Bachelor’s degree in law from Nepal Law Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. I started my social work career as a Community Engagement Worker for DBSV and a Community Mental Health Engagement Worker for Mercy Health. Currently, I am an Executive Committee member of DBSV and professionally, I am working as a clinical case manager and recovery clinician at Mercy Health.
Health professional, working as a community health nurse and rehabilitation nurse in public sector, Victoria and highly committed and passionate about working towards health and wellbeing as well as family relationship building through working together as a team within a specific culturally and linguistically diversified community. Respect everyone’s views and culture that doesn’t harm to others and believe every one is a potential to support each other to enhance the physical, mental and social wellbeing of an individual. Winner of Gender and Equity award of city of Melton council 2021, Honoured by Aishworya Bidhya Padak’ (Gold Medallist, Bachelor of Nursing) and prizes for the excellence achievement in SLC.
I am highly committed and passionate about working towards gender equality through empowerment. I believe understanding individual rights, awareness of supports available and sense of belongingness to the community are vital to foster identity with high self-esteem. After the completion of Master of Social Work from Monash University, I have been working as a Family Violence Practitioner with a family violence service and Community Engagement Worker at the Northern Community Legal Centre respectively for about two years.
A researcher by profession, I have been active in my PhD life, as a student representative in various university committees, and as a councilor of the Graduate Student Association, The University of Melbourne. I have also led the Nepalese student’s society at The University of Melbourne, and believe that the experience gained from these leadership roles has prepared me for the Executive position of Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria
As women, we are all beautiful, strong and are capable of uplifting other women instead of tearing them down. I try to cultivate positivity among others with my optimistic attitude and with an open heart, on top of my work life. I have faith in myself so that I can continue to rise up and pursue my future goals. I value equality and teamwork. I believe that a strong team involves dignity, respect and equal opportunities to all. Together we can change the whole world!
Roshani Shrestha is the President of Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria (DBSV), where she provides leadership focused on empowering Nepali women and strengthening community connections across Victoria. She is committed to fostering inclusion, cultural pride, and collective growth through advocacy, collaboration, and community-driven initiatives.
Nirmala Nyaupane is Director of Nursing/Facility Manager at Homestyle Aged Care Services. She has previously worked in Southern Africa for 9 years. Has liaised with various community members and stakeholders. Passionate to work in social work and community work.
Lina Gubhaju is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Her research interest is in the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people. Lina has been an executive committee member of Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria for the past couple of years and is keen to help support the health and wellbeing of Nepalese people here in Australia. She is also actively involved as a committee member of ‘Hamro Nepali Pathshala’ a Nepalese language school to teach children Nepalese language and traditions.
I am registered nurse by profession, passionate in learning new skills and sharing knowledge. I have strong inclination towards social work working towards women’s wellbeing. Being a mother, wife, daughter and a professional, I aspire to bring changes in people’s lives by creating example and breaking ceiling.
As a Research Nurse at the University of Melbourne, Reeta Lamichhane brings a wealth of experience in public health from her extensive work in both Nepal and Australia. At the Peter Doherty Institute, she spearheads multiple projects focused on antimicrobial studies. Reeta's academic journey reflects her dedication to public health, holding a Master of Public Health (Epi & Bio) from Curtin University, which she completed with a full scholarship from Australia Awards. She later earned a Master of Nursing Science from the University of Melbourne, and is now heading to the PhD pathway.
DBSV founder secretary & current secretary: Anjana takes self-initiative to create new program ideas and activities that are targeted for social inclusion and that embrace social cohesion. Her leadership style as a young woman and her approach to work in the group had been highly appreciated by the team members
RN, Postgraduate in clinical Nursing, BN, B Ed, Cert IV Training and Assessment Registered Nurse in Coronary care Unit at the Royal Melbourne HospitalAchievement: Aishrya Bidya Padak 2008 and Nepal Bidya Bhusan 2008 (Educational gold medal from President of Nepal).Advocates for women’s empowerment, and gender equality.Keen interest in community and socialization activities for social and cultural integration.Firmly believe in integrity, openness and positivity.
As the eighth child of my parents and pampered sibling of 3 sisters and 4 brothers , my childhood was super cool. But I was always determined and focused on my passion for advocating against injustice, discrimination and family violence. I often voiced and acted on behalf of the vulnerable regardless of my age, ability or knowledge on the matter because that urge and energy to act for justice was / is within my blood. The peace and happiness I find in people’s eyes when I manage to provide them any emotional, spiritual, financial or technical support empowers them and I get stronger in my vow to work for the community.
Bachelor in journalism, T.U. Diploma in community service, C.d.u. Passionate about women empowerment, and gender equality.Keen to learn and share knowledge with others.
I am a registered social worker and an advocate of social justice with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Federation University, Berwick, Australia and a Bachelor’s degree in law from Nepal Law Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. I started my social work career as a Community Engagement Worker for DBSV and a Community Mental Health Engagement Worker for Mercy Health. Currently, I am an Executive Committee member of DBSV and professionally, I am working as a clinical case manager and recovery clinician at Mercy Health.
Health professional, working as a community health nurse and rehabilitation nurse in public sector, Victoria and highly committed and passionate about working towards health and wellbeing as well as family relationship building through working together as a team within a specific culturally and linguistically diversified community. Respect everyone’s views and culture that doesn’t harm to others and believe every one is a potential to support each other to enhance the physical, mental and social wellbeing of an individual. Winner of Gender and Equity award of city of Melton council 2021, Honoured by Aishworya Bidhya Padak’ (Gold Medallist, Bachelor of Nursing) and prizes for the excellence achievement in SLC.
I am highly committed and passionate about working towards gender equality through empowerment. I believe understanding individual rights, awareness of supports available and sense of belongingness to the community are vital to foster identity with high self-esteem. After the completion of Master of Social Work from Monash University, I have been working as a Family Violence Practitioner with a family violence service and Community Engagement Worker at the Northern Community Legal Centre respectively for about two years.
A researcher by profession, I have been active in my PhD life, as a student representative in various university committees, and as a councilor of the Graduate Student Association, The University of Melbourne. I have also led the Nepalese student’s society at The University of Melbourne, and believe that the experience gained from these leadership roles has prepared me for the Executive position of Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria
As women, we are all beautiful, strong and are capable of uplifting other women instead of tearing them down. I try to cultivate positivity among others with my optimistic attitude and with an open heart, on top of my work life. I have faith in myself so that I can continue to rise up and pursue my future goals. I value equality and teamwork. I believe that a strong team involves dignity, respect and equal opportunities to all. Together we can change the whole world!