Chiya Guff @ Oz

Australian Visa Changes / Impact / Available options with Dipak Acharya from GRACE Melbourne

In this episode, we feature Director and Head of Operation Mr. Dipak Acharya from Grace Melbourne- Education & Migration Services to discuss the latest news and updates on rule change which aims to prevent visa hopping. Current changes are complex and confusing, Mr. Acharya attempts to simplify the process and make it easier to understand. Mr. Acharya also shares his lessons, tips, and secrets learnt, throughout his professional career. Mr Acharya is also one of the spearheads in establishing Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre (ANMC) in Melbourne, we will divulge on finding out more on his personal contribution and time to ANMC. We also talk about the role of Grace in supporting community events and what makes Grace different to any other community Migration agencies.  
This podcast contains all the information you need if you are looking for high demand jobs and career courses in Australia post 2024 July Changes.

घरेलु हिंसा , PERSONAL STORY FROM SURVIVOR I S03 E05

‼️The podcast contains family violence discussion from a survivor , content may be emotionally challenging for our listeners. We aim to let you know in advance when potentially triggering material is being discussed.
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घरेलु हिंसा- यो एउटा संवेदनशील विषय हो तर धेरै घरपरिवारको अकथनिय कथा पनि हो।
 
यो एपिसोडमा,करिश्मा (नाम परिवर्तन) ले बन्द ढोकाको पछाडि १० वर्षसम्म चलेको घरेलुहिन्सा का घटनाको कथा सुनाउँछिन् –एक घरेलु दुर्व्यवहार बाट बचेको आफ्नो कथा साझा गर्नेछिन । करिश्मा एक पुरुषसँग प्रेममा परेकी थिइन्, जसले उनलाई दुर्व्यवहार गर्ने गर्दथेIअहिले एक सन्तानकी आमा करिष्माले आफ्नो सम्बन्धको अँध्यारो कथा सुनाउँछिन, घरेलु हिंसाका पीडितहरूको बारेमा धेरै मानिसहरूको गलत धारणालाई सच्याउँछिन् र हामी सबैले मौनता तोड्न कसरी मद्दत गर्न सक्छौं भनेर व्याख्या गर्छिन्।
 
करिश्मा घरेलु हिंसापीडित र वकालत को  रूपमा आफ्नो व्यक्तिगत यात्रा साझा गर्नेछिन । करिश्माले शेयर गरेको जानकारी आफ्नो पूर्वपतिको हातबाट भएको दुव्र्यवहार लगायत जीवन कथामा आधारित छ।
 
यस एपिसोडमा हामी विभिन्न विषयहरू समावेश गर्ने छौ /
करिश्मा ले भोगेको  दुर्व्यवहार, उनको स्वास्थ्य, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य र क्यारियर  मा परेको प्रभाव ,
करिश्मा ले देखेको चेतावनी वा संकेतहरू, पारिवारिकहिंसाको चक्रबाट बाहिर निस्कन उसलाई प्रेरणा दिने बिषय हरु ,
पारिवारिक हिंसा ले  सम्बोधन गर्न चलेका  कदम हरु,   पारिवारिकहिंसाको चक्रबाट बाहिर निस्कन मदत गर्न सहयोगी हातहरु/ नछुटाऊने ईपिसोड 
 
Karishma (name changed) shares her own personal journey as a domestic violence survivor and advocate. The information shared by Karishma  is based on the terrifying life story which includes abused from the hand of her ex-husband. We have conversations on complex topics which includes long run abuse ,its impact , what’s it takes to break cycle, Nepali society pressure and so on She is a voice for the voiceless giving other survivors an inspiration and encouragements  to come forward and tell their stories too.
 
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Water Safety Knowledge and information on Beach safety from Blair Morton from Life Saving Victoria (LSV)

This Podcast covers a wide range of topics related to work which is done by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) in imparting water safety knowledge to the CALD community. In this episode we have invited Blair Morton who is a Diversity and Inclusion Delivery Coordinator – Outreach worker at Life Saving Victoria.
This Podcast episode will benefit beach goers and swim enthusiasts from Nepali community by providing information on various prevention strategies to stop beach drowning. This episode offers safety tips including how to spot a RIP. We also divulge on the prevention strategies to stop Child (0-4 years) fatal drowning rate, current gaps when it comes to CALD and migrant communities and water safety. We talk about the positive changes because of the preventive and educative work LSV have done in the migrant community.
PS; If you want to know how to be lifesaving Victoria swim instructor, listen to this episode.

CANDID CONVERSATION ON WOMEN TOPICS WITH WOMEN COMMUNITY LEADERS

In this episode we speak to the two leading women figures of Nepali community from Melbourne. Bobby Lama is a Gender Equity and family violence Project Co-Ordinator at Whittlesea Community Connection (WCC) , Melbourne. Bobby also oversees WCC women’s group Grant Co-Ordinator. Bobbys is also the instigator for establishing the Nepalese women's football team with UNITED FC in Melbourne.
Second Guest, Lalisha is first Nepali Australian recipient of Victorian Honours roll Of Women- 2023, for her outstanding work and contribution towards the Nepalese women in Australia.  Lalisha is currently serving as a Vice President of Nepalese Association of Victoria (NAV).
In this episode we explore a range of topics on women’s issues. Both Bobby and Lalisha will share their experience and views on how their role has been inspiring and motivating others in the community. They take on the questions such as five issues migrant women are facing in the Nepali community, women’s issues that need an urgent platform, role they have been playing individually or in organization to ensure the presented issues are being heard.
Nothing is off the table with these two—their candid conversations cover everything from myths. misconceptions to mischaracterization of women.
More importantly they will reveal two community members who they look up to as their role model.  
 
DO NOT MISS this episode 

MANAVSEWA FOUNATION IN AUSTRALIA TOUR

मानवसेवा आश्रम को संस्थापक अध्यक्ष रामजी अधिकारी र र कोषाध्यक्ष होमनाथ तिमल्सिना सन्गको कुराकानी यो ईपिसोडमा । मानवसेवा आश्रमको तर्फबाट पहिलो अस्ट्रेलिया भ्रमण , भ्रमणको उदेश्य र समिक्षा संस्थापक अध्यक्ष रामजी ज्यु र कोषाध्यछ होमनाथ ज्युबाट भयो । यसका साथै यो ईपिसोडमा हामीले आमा सेमिनार को बारे मा पनि जानकारी लियौ । रामजी ज्यु र होमनाथ ज्यु दुबैले मानवसेवा आश्रम को बारे छोटो जानकारी दिनुभयो। आश्रम का साखा, ऊद्दार गरिएकाहरु लागी त्यहा प्राप्तहुने सहयोग , पुनरमिलन र पुनरस्थापना का न्यानो कथाहरु पनि सुनाऊनुभयो । यस ईपिसोडमा मानव सेवा आश्रम को १० वर्षको समिक्क्षा हुनुका साथै मानव आश्रम को प्रति को ठुलो गलत धारणा को बारेमा छलफल पनि गरियो । रामजी ज्यु ले अतितको पाना पल्टाएर एक दुई मन छुने कुराहरु सुनाऊनु भयो । यसैगरी होमनाथजी ले आफ्नो पहिलो उद्दारको बारे प्रतिकिर्या राख्नुभयो । छुटाऊन नहुने ईपिसोड
 
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Country Fire Authority (CFA) information, with Dheeraj Kandel - Volunteer with CFA

On this very first episode of season three, Chiya Guff @ Oz has invited Mr. Dheeraj Kandel who is a Civil engineer by profession and currently working as a Project Manager in an infrastructure project in Melbourne, Victoria. 
In addition to his full-time job, Dheeraj is also a volunteer with Country Fire Authority (CFA). Dheeraj joined CFA in Sep 2022 and finished training to be a volunteer firefighter in 2023. Dheeraj has a genuine passion for volunteering for the community which is also one of the reasons he has embarked on the journey as a Country Fire Authority volunteer.  
In this episode, we talk to Dheeraj about the CFA volunteering process and what it takes to be a CFA volunteer. We explore a range of topics such as What is CFA, who can be a volunteer, what volunteers’ roles are available. Dheeraj will share his experience as a volunteer with CFA and his take on training regime.   Importantly, it’s a show packed with information and insights from our very own CFA Volunteer from Nepali origin.  

Chiya Guff with Denjola Bhutia | The Home Mortgage Guide | Description for Important Links | S02EP21

In this episode of Chiya Guff @ Oz podcast, we interview very unique and powerful thought leader in the field of Mortgage Broker — Denjola Bhutia. Denjola Bhutia   is arguably one of the most well-known Mortgage Broker in Australia. Denjola has a genuine passion for helping people, in this episode Denjola does a great job of blending Mortgage broker concepts with real-world examples What is a bit unique about this episode is twofold — first Denjola explains everything about Mortgage Broker such as role of mortgage broker, what does a  broker look for and shop the major banks and mortgage lenders, What is the difference between individual mortgages broker and the mortgage broker working in bank and second, Denjola encourages others to develop property portfolio by sharing his own personal experience and providing tips on building a property portfolio. This show walks you through building a strong financial base through personal finance, how to make more money so you have more capital to invest, and then, and only then, how to actually invest the money you have. This podcast is for you

Chiya Guff with Mahabir Pun | Be Inspired| S02 EP20

This episode is entertaining and enlightening. Do not miss this episode.
This episode of Chiya Guff will take behind -the-scenes look into the work National Innovation Centre (NIC) has been doing in Nepal. Narrated by our very own Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mr Mahabir Pun, this episode will surely aspire many as Mr Mahabir Pun shares his own story of fame, accomplishment, failure, persistence, and the bureaucratic bingle.
This episode is all about showcasing real work which National Innovation Centre is currently doing so that out listeners and viewers can focus on creating positive social and environmental change there by being a part of this noble approach spearheaded by Mahabir Pun and his team. 
In this podcast we cover reasons behind the establishment of NIC, goals of NIC, current challenges, research and innovation prejudiced Nepal Government policies, current funding sources.

Chiya Guff with Riya and Prachi | Aussie Nepali Kids* | S02EP19

This is our first podcast episode with Kids. Riya Rijal (12 y) and Prachi Koirala (13 Y) provide a good mix of information not only for their age group but also to all the parents out there. In this podcast we emphasize on the topic which is related to secondary school going children ranging from importance of having a good friend circle, peer influence, school bullying, intervention strategy, racism. Riya and Prachi talk in detail about their upbringing in Australia and why is it important to speak Nepali. Other topics include is it safe for kids to be on an iPad, impact of Matilda on women’s sports and growth, Both Riya and Prachi will surprise you with their answers.

Chiya Guff on Real Estate with Suresh Maharjan | S02 EP18

In this episode we present easy-to-understand breakdowns of the latest rental issues and the information and resources to tackle those issues. This episode features Suresh Maharjan Director, Alliance Estate Agent to educate newly arriving students in Australia about the rental market. We're taking a deeper dive into some of the many topics such as rental facts you need to know before coming to Australia, support or information which can be accessed via web before coming to Australia. You'll get lively, entertaining discussions on the matter such as Is it possible to be in rental on student visa bridging visa? What works and what does not work? What are the documents required to secure the rental property, any tips, and tricks, overall, what are the deciding factors for the real estate or property owner while choosing tenants? Suresh Maharjan explains the purpose of bond, gives us some tips on getting your bond back and what you can do if the landlord makes a claim against your bond. Join us for the engaging discussions on practical tips to understand your rights and make your renting life easier to navigate. We also unpack buying and selling of properties in Melbourne, if you are a first home buyer, this episode is for you.