As part of the national initiative to improve cancer awareness and access to care for Nepali-speaking migrant communities, Punya Foundation is commencing the gap analysis phase to better understand cultural and contextual barriers affecting cancer outcomes. A hybrid focus group meeting is planned for 29 November 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Victoria time). The session will...

Aim and Context: The project addresses key barriers that affect cancer screening and treatment, including limited English proficiency, low health literacy, and cultural differences. Although Nepali is the tenth most spoken language other than English in Australia, awareness of cancer prevention and access to culturally appropriate services remain limited. This project seeks to bridge these...