To,

The Visa Officer,

Australian High Commission

New Delhi, India

Statement of Purpose

Respected Sir/Madam,

Introduction

My name is Jenisha Shrestha, a potential international student aspiring to pursue Certificate IV in

Ageing Support followed by Diploma of Community Service (Case Management) at a career-
focused education and training provider, Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA). It is my
great delight to present this statement of purpose which includes vital information of my educational
background and the relevance of my intended course to my career plan. It also discloses my
sponsor’s financial capabilities along with my understanding of Australia’s unbeatable qualification
framework and regulatory systems.

Born on 21 July 1999 to my parents, Mr. Jay Gopal Shrestha and Mrs. Sharmila Devi Shrestha, I am
a permanent resident of Dhulikhel Municipality, Ward 07(Formerly Ward-03), Kavrepalanchok,
Nepal. Beside my parents, I have my uncle Mr. Ben Gopal Dhoju Shrestha in my family. Although
our permeant residence is in Dhulikhel, my parents chose Jiri, Dolakha as the base of their business.
They found the market there quite favorable for their business. My parents have been able to add to
their wealth which speaks for their success. They own properties in both land and building in Jiri and
we also have a house in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ward 32. As for my uncle, things have been
going exceptionally well in his business of growing seasonal fruits in Dhulikhel itself.

I am grateful to have the support of my loving and hardworking family as I pursue my further
education abroad. My parents have always encouraged and supported my decisions towards success,
and my uncle has always been a guardian to me. He has never heisted to provide for the family,
especially me.

Academic Background

Proceeding on to my academic background, my parents’ dedication to educate me in the best

possible scenario have always encouraged me. I have remained an avidly enthusiastic student ever
since my early days. I completed my schooling in the year 2016 from Angel Lord Academy High
School located at Kathmandu-35, Koteshwor. I have remained a hard-working student and was able
to secure a GPA of 3.15 in the Secondary Education Examination, Grade 10. After this, I did a three-
year Diploma in Pharmacy (DPH) from All Nepal College of Technical Education, Kathmandu. The
college is affiliated to The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). I
completed my diploma in the year 2020 in first division with a score of 66.39%. The training and
qualification acquired through this diploma program followed by internships and placements has
been recognized by Nepal Pharmacy Council which also registered me in the eligibility of a
Pharmacy Assistant in June, 2022. Hence, I am a registered Pharmacy Assistant.

Immigration History

In the matter of my immigration history, I have no prior immigration history for Australia or any
other country, as this is my first time applying for a visa to study abroad.

Related Work Experience and Motivation to Pursue Community Service

As a student of Diploma in Pharmacy, I had several training and internship opportunities. The
knowledge and experience I garnered through these opportunities have gradually led me to further
my academic pathway towards health care and a career in the community service sector. I highly
appreciate the provision of making students ready for the professional roles of such diploma
programs. I chose to pursue diploma program right after completing school for this very reason.
However, in the early years of my program, I had very little expectations. The program being
delivered in Nepal is structured to remain theoretical for most of the part, almost exclusively
theoretical in the first two years. Practical training and internships can only be experienced towards
the end of the program. Upon getting to experience the real-life working scenario, I was totally
impressed and grew even more optimistic at the scope of work. It started with my first internship
training placement at the department of Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy at Manipal Teaching
Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. It was in 2019, 3 rd year of the program. I got to learn a lot about my roles
and responsibilities along with the challenges of real-working environment.

Later in the same year, I got to involve in another week-long placement in plant training at Curex
Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, Banepa-10, Kavrepalanchok. I got an exposure to various departments
essential for research and production of drugs/medicines, such as Production Department and Quality
Control Department. I remember being impressed at the intense care and control that goes into the
production of even the simplest of tablet like the paracetamol. The last two years of my diploma
program have been extremely valuable. The opportunities of training and internships opened me up
for a vast prosect in healthcare sector. By the time I graduated, I had a mindset of following my
polished interest in the pharmacy sector.

However, things don’t always go as we would like. The year 2020, the year I had just completed my
diploma program turned out to be a year full of fear and struggle for the entire world. The breakout
of Covid-19 shook the entire world. I had not seen anything like this before. The Nepal government
imposed the first phase lockdown by March 2020 and it went on to continue to the second phase and
the third phase. Educational sectors were some of the first halt their activities and services, halting all
the ongoing academic events along with an uncertain bolt in the new sessions. Covid-19 shook the
world like a massive earthquake, with plenty aftershocks. The impact can still be felt. Like most
people, I was forced to remain captive to the pandemic. I wanted to contribute the community
through my knowledge in medicine. However, there was nothing much I could do. I am glad I could
take care of my family and closed ones in such tough time. 2020 was a year to remember for the
horror it brought.
The world slowly learned to live with the impacts and get back their life together. As did I. In
September of 2021, I began working as an Intern Head at the Foundation of Nepali Society, a non-
government organization dedicated to change Nepal’s socio-economic development for the better. It
is in this organization where I truly got to live my passion for community service. As an intern head,
I handled and mobilized other interns, worked closely on counseling child care, women trafficking,
mental health and issues of domestic violence. My communication and leadership skills flourished as
I would lead one team of interns after another. I worked with the organization until May 2022. A
month later, I was acknowledged as a Registered Pharmacy Assistant. With this acknowledgement, I
went on to work as an Assistant Pharmacist at Kantipur Swasthya Sewa Kendra, Samakhushi,
Kathmandu. I worked there for only over a month because, I had decided to resume my studies, a
pathway coherent to my career goal.

English Language Proficiency Test

It must be a sense of accomplishment, a sense of purpose of serving the community that I loved the
most while working with Foundation of Nepali Society. I decided I want to further my studies in my
field of interest. In hopes of getting into the top-notch academic scenarios abroad, began my
preparation accordingly. On 18 November 2022, I took the PTE test and secured an overall score of
48 (Listening: 51, Reading: 47, Speaking: 51, Writing: 48)

After completing my PTE, I carefully researched various study options in different countries and
ultimately decided to apply to Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), Australia. The
program and location seemed like the perfect fit for my academic and personal goals and I fulfil the
language test requirement as well for studying my preferred program. The seeds of interest in
community service have now grown into a shoot of desire to pursue further academic pathway that is
in relevance to a career within my interest. Certificate IV in Ageing Support followed by Diploma
of Community Service (Case Management) is the right pathway. I am really looking forward to the
diploma program in Community Service. Successful completion of Certificate IV is Ageing Support
is required in order to pursue the preferred diploma. I highly value Australian education framework
and I believe that this condition shall be of benefit to me.

Why Not Study in Nepal

Considering financial feasibility, it may appear reasonable to pursue my study in Nepal. But the
educational expense has been the least of concern compared to the quality of education I receive. My
parents have always taken my education as an investment for the future. Many Nepalese students
aspire abroad study to escape the dreadful academic scenario in Nepal. There are plenty
shortcomings here; delays and irregularities in academic events from enrolment to examination
schedules to even result publications and expected graduation, to name a few. The education sectors
are prone to be affected by the political instability, which are more frequent and uncertain. The
teaching pedagogy is old and heavily relies on theoretical materials. Efforts to advance the course in
parallel with the advancements being made in developed countries are negligible so far. From my
own experience, the first two years of my diploma program was exclusively theoretical and I would
have preferred more traineeships and apprenticeships opportunities. On top of that, the diploma
program is lengthy in duration
It is frustrating to listen to the experience of students studying in Nepal. Additionally, a Nepalese
graduate is required to take a whole new lessen or go through rigorous qualification tests in order to
be qualified for international market. Nepalese qualification, degree and certificates are weak. While
an Australian qualification is recognized globally. As a popular hub for international students from
across the world, Australia has well-regulated and constantly updated curriculum. Studying in Nepal
is full of risks while studying in Australia is full of opportunities. In regard to my preferred course,
they have not penetrated the Nepalese curriculum yet. Not in my knowledge.

Why I Chose Australia Over Other Countries

While preparing a mindset for abroad study, I had few countries in preference. Countries such as the
USA, Australia, the UK, Japan, along with Canada are already popular study destinations among
Nepalese students. One of the main reasons I ruled out the United States is due to the high crime rate
and incidents of gun violence, as well as the costly and time-consuming process of taking various
tests for enrolment. The student visa procedure for the USA is quite the hassle and on any given day,
a visa application may be declined due to the reasons best known to the visa officials. Despite being
on the high-rank for having some of the coveted education providers, I excluded the United
Kingdom. The country has colder climate, higher living costs, and the possibility of policy changes
that could negatively affect international students. Other European countries such as France,
Germany, Denmark, were not considered mainly due to the language barrier, and Canada was ruled
out due to its harsh winter climate. Likewise, Japan was not chosen due to the language barrier and
the desire to study in an English-speaking country.

Australia, on the other hand, has a long history of hosting some of the best educational institutions in
the world, with a variety of courses offered at over 40 different universities. Australian institutions
are known for their research-based teaching approach and use of modern technology. Australian
certifications and qualifications are highly respected globally and the country is home to many
reputed research institutions. I am impressed at the by the Australian education system, which is
guided by the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), a national policy for regulated
qualifications in education and training. The institutions are recognized as Registered Training
Organization (RTO). RTO is a provider registered by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to
deliver nationally recognized Vocational Education and VET training and qualifications.

Australia also offers strong protection for international students through the Education Services for
Overseas Students Act and the Tuition Protection Service (TPS), which helps students receive a
refund or continue their studies in the event that their education provider is unable to deliver the
course of study. Additionally, the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) in Australia provides
health insurance for international students, covering most expenses related to medical care, such as
visits to the doctor, hospital stays, ambulance services, and prescription medications. Australia is one
of the best countries having policies and acts like ESOS (Education Service to Overseas Students)
Act 2000. All of these factors contribute to a secure and supportive environment for international
students in Australia.

Other factors that appealed to me are affordable tuition and accommodation costs, and safe and
secure environment for international students. The visa application process in Australia is also more
manageable than in other countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Additionally,
Australia is a culturally diverse country, which offers the opportunity to interact with people from
around the world and learn about different cultures. The climate in Australia is similar to Nepal, and
studying in Australia ensures an English-speaking environment, which is important for me to focus
on my studies without the added challenge of learning a new language. Australia already has students
from across the globe which speaks for its acceptive and welcoming aspect.

Why Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA)

After settling on Australia as my ultimate study destination, the abundance of plenty top-notch
options posed a challenge to figure out the most ideal education provider. I ultimately narrowed
down my choices by considering factors such as preferred location, tuition fees, student support
services, alumni success status along with testimonials and the availability of my desired course.
After much careful consideration, I ultimately decided that Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
(IHNA) is the best fit for my international education journey. One of the things that stood out to me
about Torrens University was their career-oriented approach to teaching and learning. Their mission
of education for employment fills me with confidence. IHNA’s vision of becoming a global provider
of quality vocational education and training for the betterment of healthcare sector impresses me.
IHNA adopts latest technologies and tools in the design and delivery of its programs and has over 15
years of proven excellence. The courses are delivered by industry professionals and experts. I have
come to learn that the institute also has great alumni success rate and thus have gained trusts from
both students and parents. The institute has campus location in my preferred city of Sydney. I have
found IHNA the most appealing.

I am also satisfied with the tuition fees at IHNA. As per my offer letter, total tuition fee for
Certificate IV in Ageing Support is AUD 12,000. The total tuition fee for Diploma of Community
Service (Case Management) is AUD 15,700. My sponsors are capable of paying these tuition fees as
well as take care of all the other required expenses.

Following my satisfaction at the offer of IHNA, I looked into the details of my selected program.
This has been one of the most significant steps towards my preparation to study at IHNA. With a
CIRCOS Code of 092899A Certificate IV in Ageing Support is a 52-weeks course offered at face-to-
face delivery mode. Upon completing Certificate IV, I shall pursue Diploma of Community Service
(Case Management) which is also a 52-week course with CIRCOS Code of 099946J and also
delivered via face-to-face delivery mode.

Financial Arrangement

Regarding the financial arrangement, all the required expenses for my higher education in Australia
are sponsored by my father Mr. Jay Gopal Shrestha, my mother, Mrs. Sharmila Devi Shrestha and
my uncle, Mr. Ben Gopal Dhoju Shrestha. They have stable income sources. My mother takes care
of the income from house rent from the two houses under her ownership, in Kathmandu and Dolakha
respectively. My father is doing very well in his clothing retail business and my uncle’s business
farming and selling of seasonal fruits is also making a good income. Combinedly, their annual
income is about NPR 1,810,000 which is equivalent to approximately AUD 20,415. Additionally, my
sponsors also own property assets both in Dolakha and Kathmnadu which is worth NPR 19,199,247,
approximately AUD 217,018. In order to completely secure my financial requirements, my mother
have obtained an education loan worth NPR 4,000,000.00 from Prime Commercial Bank Ltd. Hence,
I would like to affirm my confidence in my sponsors’ capacity of taking care of all the required
expenses including educational expenses as well as living cost for the duration of my stay in
Australia. I shall not face crisis of any sort. For your convenience, I have submitted all the required
documents.

Career Goals and Return Incentives

Talking about my career plans and vision for future, these are in alignment with my desire to return
home because I want to further my career in my own country. The course has much more to offer me
in terms of learning opportunities, but the many career opportunities available in this field in my
country is also very exciting to me. The career prospects in the field of community service are
diverse and rewarding. My background in pharmacy in itself can guarantee wonderful career
opportunities with added qualifications in aged care and community service. Australian qualification
is highly valued in Nepal. Therefore, my value as an employee shall be increased which will give me
an advantage among my competitors. Having worked briefly in this sector already, I have already
learned to make connections and increase professional circle. My professional skills such as
communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership will further enhance. An experienced
professional in the field of community service is expected to earn anywhere in between NPR 500,000
to 800,000 annually in Nepal. The income arrangement is even better for those working in
international non-profit organizations like the UN and WHO. I can work in the roles of social work,
community organizing, non-profit management, and volunteer coordination among others.

As a country with so many challenges deep-rooted in the society, there is so much to be done to
uplift the community. The remote areas specially need focus. I want to be a part of organization
working to make impacts on the lives of individuals and communities. I can even lead a campaign on
my own because I am confident on the skillsets that I will be learning in Australia. I want to shift my
focus to uplifting the health care sector along with aged care sector in the remote areas of Nepal. I
would like to mention of my inspiration to give back to the community, Dr. Sanduk Ruit. He is a
Nepalese ophthalmologist known for restoring sights of hundreds of people not just in Nepal but
across Africa and Asia. Although I have not met him personally, I have watched several
documentaries on how he was able to restore visions of so many people using small-incision cataract
surgery. He has even served the remotest part of Nepal in the Far-western region. I want to be of
great service to the community like him.

I would much rather prefer to start my career in Nepal. I want to immerse myself in the Nepalese
community, understand it’s problems and cater to its needs. My skills are knowledge will be best
regarded in Nepal than anywhere else. I am clear about my visions to start a career in Nepal. I am
motivated to return to my country due to my strong connection to my roots and my family. While
studying abroad in Australia will give me a broader perspective and help me become more
independent, I am still deeply connected to my family in Nepal. My parents and uncle, who have
always supported me, are very important to me and I want to be able to share my successes with
them and have them by my side during difficult times. My desire to return home is very strong.

Conclusion
In summary, I am confident that studying in Australia will be a valuable and enriching experience. I
am fully aware of the responsibilities that come with a student visa (subclass 500) and am grateful to
have sponsors who are financially able and willing to support my education in Australia. I will also
make sure to uphold the rules and regulations of the Australian system and show respect for its laws
and customs.

As a genuine and hopeful student, I humbly request you to grant me this life-changing opportunity to
study in Australia.

Sincerely,

Jenisha Shrestha

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