About us

Counselors who have walked the same road

Many of our team studied in Australia themselves. We started in Kathmandu in 2014 and opened in Sydney in 2021.

Kathmandu, where our first office opened in 2014

Our story

Honest advice, one student at a time

Since 2014

Started by former international students

Southern Bridge was founded by two graduates who came home from Australia and saw how much students needed straight answers. We still measure ourselves by how many students would send their own brother or sister to us.

Free first session for every student
Fees agreed in writing
One counselor from start to finish

2,400+
Students guided: 18
Team members

Started by former international students

Milestones

How we have grown

2014
First office, Kathmandu
Two counselors and a single room in Putalisadak.
2017
Pokhara office
Opened to serve students from Gandaki and western Nepal.
2021
Sydney office
Support for students already in Australia, in the Sydney CBD.
2026
2,400 students
Six partner institutions across four Australian cities.

Our team

People you will meet

Nirmala Shrestha
Managing Director
Master of Education graduate. Founded Southern Bridge in 2014.
Kiran Adhikari
Senior Counselor, Kathmandu
Guides students into IT and business courses; studied in Sydney.
Smriti Gurung
Counselor, Pokhara
Specialises in nursing and health pathways.
Daniel Wong
Onshore Manager, Sydney
Helps students in Australia with course changes and next steps.