The Australia Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS) is a Canberra based not-for profit and non-political organisation.  The ANFS was founded in 1982 by a group of Canberrans and Nepali students studying at the Australian National University.  ANFS was established to support the small number of Nepali students coming to Canberra for university studies.   

The objectives of the ANFS are

• to promote friendship, understanding and goodwill between the people of Australia and Nepal; and,
• to promote the welfare of its members. 

Membership of the Society is open to any person who, irrespective of race, political or religious affiliation, agrees to the objectives of the ANFS.

Brief News

Reception for Australian Ambassador to Nepal: The ANFS hosted a reception and farewell dinner to honour newly appointed Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Mrs. Susan Grace on Monday 2 March 2009.  Mr. Shanker Bairagi, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Nepal represented the Nepali Ambassador on the occasion.  There were about 60 members of Nepalese community members or friends of Nepal at the reception program.
Workshop on Recommendation to Constitution drafting in Nepal: In response to the appeal issued by Embassy of Nepal, the Australia Nepal Friendship Society Inc., Canberra, organized a one day workshop on Sunday 22 February 2009 at the Australian National University to compile the views of Nepali people living in Australia on the key concepts and contents to be incorporated in the future constitution of Nepal.
Participation in National Multicultural Festival 2009, Canberra: The ANFS represented the Nepalese community in National Multicultural Festival Canberra by participating in the cultural program and food stall.  The festival was organised by the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services, Australian Capital Territory on Saturday 7 February 2009. Our participation in the festival was made possible by the ACT Government’s Multicultural Grants Program 2008-09.