NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 ABOUT NANT: Nepalese Association of Northern Territory Inc (NANT) was an outcome of an intense discussion and desire to serve the Nepalese community in a formal and well-organized ap- proach through an organization. Its founders felt the need of IN THIS ISSUE: a Nepalese Community organization that would cater to the needs of new Nepalese immigrants, students and also those • About NANT who were already residing in the Northern Territory, Australia. • President’s message That very essentiality became the cause of its birth and was thus • Volunteer Recognition Pro- registered as organization in the year 2008 and was incorporat- grams ed under the Association Act on 11 March 2010. Thanks to all • NANT Cricket Tournament the founder members, volunteers, advisers and well-wishers that • Teej 2074 felt this need during those tough times and has brought for- • NANT Lawn Tennis ward NANT as one of the emerging communities in the North- • Dashain ern Territory. The objects and purposes of the Association are to: • NANT Zenith Memorial Football • Promote goodwill and co-operation amongst Nepalese people • Tournament residing in Australia, in general and in the Northern Territory, • MHA Puja in particular; • Tihar Celebration • Provide help and support to Nepalese people at times of need. • AGM • Extend help and facilities to Nepalese students who come to • Christmas study in Australia; • Lhosar Celebration • Maintain and promote Nepalese culture and tradition in Aus- • Saraswati Pooja tralia • Topi Diwas • Promote friendship within Australian communities at large • DHFC Grass Root Soccer and exchange cultural practices and values; Project • Develop and foster social, economic and cultural relationships • Holi between Australia and Nepal • Nepal Festival-Nepali New • Create a forum to discuss contemporary social issues facing Year 2075 the Nepalese community living either in Australia or in Ne- • Buddha Jayanti pal; and • Satya-Narayan Pooja • Undertake any activities as determined by the association • Harmony Soiree from time to time to maintain Nepalese culture, tradition and • Language Class Graduation friendships with broader Australian Communities. • Miscellaneous 1- NANT NEWSLETTER, YEAR 2017 / 2018 NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 NANT TEAM 2017/18 >>> PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE <<< It is hard to believe that we are already in June 2018, don’t PRESIDENT/PUBLIC OFFICER know how quick time fled. Our 2016/18 tenure is coming to SUDEEP SHRESTHA the end, so I find myself wondering where 2 years, 2016/17 and 2017/18 have gone. These two years were so tremen- VICE-PRESIDENT dous and learning phase for me personally and would like ANIL BASNET to thank you everyone for giving me this opportunity. Mr. Kishor Adhikari was appointed to fulfil the vacant Treasurer SECRETARY position. We are at the closure of another busy and challeng- ANJANA PANT BARAL ing year! It is a wonderful time to look back on another year of significant achievement. Therefore, we are hereby presenting TREASURER our Second Year - 2 Half Yearly Newsletters, combined in one. KISHOR ADHIKARI In this 2017/18, we delivered new events in NANT Calendar EXECUTIVE MEMBERS such as Mha Puja, Establish of DHFC Grass Root Soccer Project for Kids, Topi Diwas 2018 and Nepal Festival - (the event that SURENDRA DAWADI all the Nepalese in Darwin were waiting for long) for the first KRISHNA RANABHAT time in Darwin, jointly with NRNA – NT SCC at Darwin Wa- DEEPIKA DEVKOTA terfront on Nepalese New Year 2075. NANT team 2016/18 were very grateful to celebrate NANT 10th Anniversary in our tenure. SHIV RAM POUDEL To make it remarkable, NANT have awarded “NANT Excellence SHREE KRISHNA DHUNGANA Award 2018” to 2 Organisations and 4 persons, who have giv- en outstanding Contribution in Community. We are organising PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: Territory Day Celebration on 30th June 2018 by organising “Ter- ritory Multicultural Cup 2018” at Bagot Oval including Wider community so, our team would like to invite you all to join us. I wish to thank my remarkable team for their continued support. Thanks also goes to all the hard-working wonderful volunteers SUPPORTED BY: and the many individuals and community groups who support us in many ways. Special thanks to NT Government for the continuous support through grants and Sponsors for their continuous in-kind and financial support throughout the year. Lastly, I am very thankful to all our community members for giv- ing me an opportunity to serve as a President 2016/18 for Nep- alese Association of Northern Territory Inc. Here are some of the things our NANT has accomplished so far this year 2017/18 Sudeep Shrestha President NANT 2016/18 2 NANT NEWSLETTER, YEAR 2017 / 2018 (Revision 1- 27/06/2018) NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 GOLD SPONSOR: >>> VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM <<< NANT organised Sponsors & Volunteers Rec- ognition Program – 2017 on 1st July 2017 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Jingili Water Garden. The main objective of the event was to appreciate and thank all the financial spon- sors and volunteers for their help and support PO Box 2139 Palmerston NT 0831 to NANT in organising different programs and Phone: (08) 9832 2750 events throughout the year. As a symbol of ap- [email protected] preciation of their support a ‘Token of Love’ http://360ems.com.au and ‘recognition Certificate’ were presented to all volunteers and Sponsors of 2017. The event was witnessed by more than 100 community members. NANT created Sponsors and Volunteers Rec- ognition Program as an event on its Facebook page and provided information about the event date, time and activities to all NANT 3/4 Edmund St. Darwin, NT 0800 community members well in advance and in- Phone (08) 8981 0264 vited them in order to ensure their participa- [email protected] tion in the event http://web.facebook.com/kemohouse 12/69 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8941 4401 On the event date, Mr Sudeep Shrestha, Pres- [email protected] ident of NANT, welcomed all participants http://www.spiceofhimalaya.com and thanked all the sponsors and volunteers for their valuable support in the fiscal year of 2016/17. Mr Shrestha also requested all SILVER SPONSOR: the community members to apply / renew NANT membership through NANT website for 2017/18 financial year and mentioned about the importance of number of financial members of NANT which is the benchmark to show its other stakeholders about our com- munity’s growth. Office: Shop 2 6 Sabine Road, Millner, NT 0810 Phone: (08) 8948 1153 [email protected] http://wealthmaxgroup.com.au MEDIA PARTNER FLYING PARTNER Full album with high quality photos and information. 3 NANT NEWSLETTER, YEAR 2017 / 2018 (Revision 1- 27/06/2018) NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 On the same occasion, Certificates and Trophies were awarded to win- ners / runner up of NANT Lawn Ten- nis Tournament 2016, NANT Cricket Tournament Running Shield 2016 and Zenith Memorial NANT Cup 2016 in- cluding all the performers and volun- teers for 2016/17. Kids’ activities, dance games, circus and balloons give away activities and free BBQ for all community members which were the highlights of the event gave it a family friendly nature and contributed for increased participation of all age groups - ultimately making a successful event. Event photo link Full Album 4 NANT NEWSLETTER, YEAR 2017 / 2018 (Revision 1- 27/06/2018) NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 5 NANT NEWSLETTER, YEAR 2017 / 2018 (Revision 1- 27/06/2018) NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 6 NANT NEWSLETTER, YEAR 2017 / 2018 (Revision 1- 27/06/2018) NANT NEWSLETTER 2017 / 2018 NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 2018, ISSUE 1 >>> NANT CRICKET TOURNAMENT - RUNNING SHIELD 2017 <<< As part of NANT’s annual sports event calendar, Nepalese Association of Northern Territory Inc. organized NANT Cricket Tournament Running Shield 2017 in July at Tiwi Cricket Oval, Tiwi. Four teams (Darwin Hearts Crick- et Club, Chitwan Tiger Cricket Club, Gorkha Warriors Cricket Club and KBA Global Cricket Club) of Nepali commu- nity in Darwin contested the tourna- ment. Club, Darwin Vs Darwin Hearts Cricket Club where Darwin Hearts Club won by 6 wickets and Man of the Match was Ro- Day 1: 15 July- First day of NANT Crick- shan Chhetri. Second match was between Gorkha Warriors et Tournament Running Shield 2017 Cricket Club Vs Darwin Hearts Cricket Club where Gorkha concluded with two league matches. The Warriors Cricket club won by 19 Runs and Man of the Match first game was contested between Dar- was Neeroj Lama. win Hearts Cricket Club and Chitwan Tiger Cricket Club where Chitwan Ti- Day 4: 23 July, the Grand Finale was between Chitwan Tiger ger won by 5 wickets and the Man of the Cricket Club Vs Gorkha Warriors Cricket Club where Chitwan Match was awarded to Saramsha Thapa Tiger Cricket Club won the NANT Cricket Tournament Run- for his exceptional performance. Second ning Shield for the year 2017. game was played between KBA Global Cricket Club Vs Gorkha Warrior Crick- NANT Team 2016/18 would like to express our sincere grat- et Club where Gorkha Warrior won by 5 itude to Cricket Tournament coordinator, Mr. Rishi Kesh wickets and Man of the Match awarded Bhandari and also would like to acknowledge the valuable sup- to Manoj Bhatta. port of University Bulls Cricket Club and Mr. Arun Kandel for organizing scoreboard and mats during the tournament. Day 2: 16 July- Second day, first match was played between KBA Global Crick- FREE BBQ was provided for the spectators and players et Club Vs Chitwan Tiger Cricket Club on final day.