Election and new Excom
20 July 2026 | Victoria, Australia
The Nepalese Association of Victoria (NAV) is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee following the NAV Election 2026, held on 20 July 2026.
The new Executive Committee brings together dedicated community leaders committed to strengthening the Nepalese community across Victoria through community engagement, cultural programs, sports, women’s initiatives, youth development, media, education, and humanitarian support.
Meet the New Executive Committee
Executive Leadership
President: Sudip Shrestha
Executive Vice President: Tej Karki
Office Bearers & Vice Presidents
Secretary: Pawon Khatiwada
Treasurer: Yagya Raj Joshi
Vice President – Language School: Krishna Chalise
Vice President – Women Chautari: Jenisa Gautam
Vice President – Community Engagement & Humanitarian Affairs: Rajib Wagle
Vice President – Sports & Leisure: Pradeep Pandey
Vice President – Media, Art & Culture: Saroja Shrestha
Executive Committee Members
Joint Secretary: Sabnam Acharya
Joint Treasurer: Suraj Bhandari
Member – Bal Chautari: Govinda Poudel
Member – Women Deputy Coordinator: Kamala Bhattarai
Member – Women Assistant Coordinator: Gita Adhikari
Member – Volunteer & Humanitarian Services: Sobina Adhikari
Member – Youth & Sports Coordinator: Shishir Amagain
Member – Media, Art & Culture: Bijay Upreti
Building a Stronger Community Together
The newly elected team represents a diverse group of passionate community members who share a common vision of building a stronger, more inclusive, connected, and vibrant Nepalese community in Victoria.
With dedicated portfolios covering Bal Chautari, Women Chautari, Community Chautari, Sports Chautari, Media Chautari, language education, humanitarian support, and community engagement, the new Executive Committee looks forward to working collaboratively with the wider community.
NAV warmly congratulates all the newly elected office bearers and Executive Committee members and wishes them a successful and impactful term.
Together, let us continue to connect, support, empower, and celebrate our Nepalese community in Victoria.