Professional Journey

From hotel kitchens to kindergartens

A working journey through hospitality, early childhood education, disability support and digital content — built across Melbourne and the global Nepalese diaspora.

Since 2019Melbourne based
4 pathsEducation & care
2018+Content creator
Albion KindergartenNominated supervisor & manager
All About SupportDisability support worker
BPA Children's ServicesEarly childhood educator
@hirdaya.sharmaDigital creator since 2018
Timeline

Roles, industries & milestones

01
2019 — Onward
Melbourne

Hospitality

Began his Melbourne career in hospitality, working as a cook and chef de partie at the Queensberry Hotel and later the Railway Club Hotel in Port Melbourne.

Queensberry HotelRailway Club HotelChef de Partie
02
Ongoing
Melbourne

Early Childhood Education

Transitioned into early childhood education — now a nominated supervisor and kindergarten manager at Albion Kindergarten, leading curriculum planning, family engagement and inclusive practice.

Thomastown KindergartenBPA Children's ServicesAlbion Kindergarten — Manager
03
Ongoing
Melbourne

Disability Support

Works alongside his education career as a disability support worker with All About Support, assisting with daily living, personal care, community participation and mobility.

All About SupportCommunity Participation
04
2018 — Onward
Global

Content Creation

Started creating during the Musical.ly era, later expanding into comedy, Nepalese-Australian culture, bilingual storytelling and devotional bhajan content across TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

@hirdaya.sharmaSince 2018Best Creator 2025
Education

Qualifications & training

Holmesglen Institute

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care — foundation training in play-based learning and child development.

Victoria University

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education — advanced study in curriculum design, inclusion and leadership.

Newton College

Postgraduate Management and Learning — professional development in education leadership and service management.

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Melbourne Bhajan devotional music gathering
Bhajan & Culture

Carrying devotional music to a new generation

Hirdaya is closely involved with Melbourne Bhajan, promoting Hindu devotional music and Nepalese cultural participation — using his platform to introduce bhajan traditions to a new generation.

In 2026, he has been part of the team developing a Hindu devotional music festival in Bali, Indonesia, linking Hindu communities across Australia and Indonesia.

Connecting communities through devotional music, culture and shared spiritual values

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For interviews, speaking opportunities or media enquiries, get in touch directly.

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