To support early detection and improve cancer outcomes, primarily for Nepali language speaking migrant communities in Australia, the Punya Foundation has developed a series of bilingual podcasts in English and Nepali focusing on breast cancer, bowel cancer, prostate cancer, and access to cancer care. These podcasts provide clear, culturally appropriate information to help individuals recognise...
The governance team, project team, and project implementing partners of Punya Foundation met on 21 May 2026 to review the progress of the cancer project aimed at improving cancer care equity and increasing cancer screening uptake among Nepali-speaking migrant communities in Australia. The project is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia under the...
Bhutanese Australian Community Support Group Albury Wodonga Inc. (BACSGAW) ले STARTTS सँगको सहकार्यमा PCYC Albury मा दोस्रो क्यान्सर सचेतना कार्यक्रम आयोजना गरेको छ। मुख्य रूपमा नेपाली भाषी समुदायमा क्यान्सरसम्बन्धी सचेतना र स्वास्थ्यसम्बन्धी जानकारी अभिवृद्धि गर्ने उद्देश्यले कार्यक्रम सञ्चालन गरिएको हो। डाक्टर नारायण खनालद्वारा सञ्चालन गरिएको उक्त कार्यक्रममा क्यान्सर रोकथाम, प्रारम्भिक पहिचान तथा स्थानीय स्वास्थ्य सेवामा...
Because prostate cancer often develops without clear warning signs, widespread awareness is vital. In a recent community workshop, Mr Julian Odessa, Prevention Programs Lead from Cancer Council South Australia and prostate cancer survivor Mr Geoff Haygreen, Volunteer, Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia shared critical insights on breaking down the barriers to early detection. Unlike other common...
On 16 May 2026, a self-help women group proudly organised the first-ever Cancer Awareness Program for the Nepali-speaking refugee and migrant community in Killara and Wodonga areas with support and encouragement by Punya Foundation. This culturally responsive initiative was created to address gaps in accessible health education and awareness about cancer for migrant and refugee...
Australian Bhutanese Society of Northern Tasmania Inc (ABSNT) organised a Cancer Awareness Session for the Nepali-speaking migrant community in Mowbray, Tasmania, to improve awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, screening programs, and available support services. The program is and initiative of Punya Foundation aimed to strengthen health literacy within multicultural communities while encouraging positive health-seeking...