Eleven Australians of Indian origin feature in this year’s Honours, across various medal categories. Social impact advocates lead the list, alongside distinguished academics, medical professionals, and classical musicians.
“Women’s health goes beyond reproduction - life doesn’t end when childbearing does.”
PROF. GITA MISHRA, Brisbane.
Reducing waiting times at health care centres in regional Victoria, from 57 months to 7: one of the late Dr. SAJEEV KOSHY’s most valuable contributions
As an architect and urban designer, BINA CHANDRA of Canberra is shaping Australia’s diplomatic presence across the globe, one mission at a time.
As Head of NICU at Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, neonatologist Dr. SRINIVAS BOLISETTY cares for some of the most fragile babies referred from across NSW.
MENAKA IYENGAR COOKE of Sydney overcame grave personal adversity to build a successful career in HR, championing cultural change and DEI along the way.
Melbourne’s IYER BROTHERS - Gopinath and Ramnath - keep the soul of classical Indian music alive in Australia, inspiring cross-cultural appreciation through their art.
CUSTODIO ‘CHAPPIE’ LOBO of Perth — early arrival, community builder, and an enduring inspiration whose service continues to uplift and unite.
Supported by his Rotary family through tough times, Sydney’s HARAN RAMACHANDRAN’s spirit of service took on renewed vigour, filled with gratitude for a second chance at life.
Hands-on service, fundraising, building networks of care: Sydney’s BINDI SHAH embodies the spirit of giving through exceptional charitable endeavours.
An early arrival, Adelaide’s SATISH GUPTA has been a trailblazer, torchbearer for community growth, uniter, tireless volunteer, and a community builder of great regard.
“I always thought King’s Birthday Honours were for people high up – not regular people like us.”
