Hamro Chautari

MFH is a registered not for profit organisation supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities by raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing cultural consultations in Mental Health, Gambling Harm Prevention and Water Safety. MFH held its first ever Hamro Chautari on 9 May 2026, at NAPS Parramatta. People walked into Hamro Chautari not knowing many faces. They walked out feeling like they had found their own people. Chautari in Nepali is a simple “resting place” where travellers would stop, rest, and fall into conversation, where elders shared wisdom and strangers became friends. Hamro simply means “ours.” So Hamro Chautari, “Our Gathering Place”, was never just an event. It was an invitation for every community members and mates (member of MFH) to show up as their most authentic self, build connection, and seek support. Our inaugural of Hamro Chautari event began with participants quickly engaging in personal networking, instantly changing the room’s energy. Everyone’s spirits were lifted by two lively games, Human Bingo and Hot Potato, which encouraged connection and fun. The winners, our mates Preshma Dhungel and Rojina Nepal walked away with a pair of earbud and a key ring. But the real prize was the moment strangers became teammates and sang, danced, and laughed together. What followed was something harder to describe but impossible to miss. Mates gathered in small circles, sharing stories of where they had come from, what they carried, and what they were building here. Each voice was different, but the feeling underneath was the same. Then came a moment that quietly moved everyone. New mates received their MFH Certificates from Board of Directors which wasn’t just a piece of paper, but a simple, powerful message: “You belong here”. Similarly, resources on Mental Health Support, Gambling Harm Prevention, and Medicare Mental Health Centre were shared to ensure no one left without a pathway to support. Before the afternoon was over, MFH made an announcement: “Hamro Chautari will happen every month.” The next gathering Hamro Chautari will take place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, and our Mental Health Support portfolio is working hard behind the scenes to make it even more entertaining, engaging, and informative. Follow Mates From Himalayas on social media and keep an eye on mfh.org.au to secure your spot. Hamro Chautari of this month was supported by National Academy of Professional Studies (NAPS), Western Sydney College, Harbour College, TKL College, and 3Bees Education. If you would like to collaborate with us on future events, please reach out to us at info@mfh.org.au. Remember, This is not just an event. It is a place where you truly belong. Engage, Educate, Empower Team Mates From Himalayas