Prominent Victorian community health advocate Mr Dipak Sanghvi has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for his significant service to community health through decades of governance, board and advisory roles.
The honour was announced as part of the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, unveiled by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, which recognises 949 Australians for their contributions to the nation — more than 200 additional recipients compared with last year.
Mr Sanghvi has played a central leadership role at Monash Health, where he has served as a director since 2015 and chair since 2018. He currently chairs the organisation’s Aboriginal Health Strategic Partnership Committee and Remuneration Committee, and remains a member of its Community Advisory Committee.
Beyond Monash Health, Mr Sanghvi has been a board member of Ambulance Victoria since 2022 and previously chaired Musculoskeletal Australia from 2016 to 2023. His public policy experience includes advisory work on alcohol, drug and tobacco misuse for the Victorian Government.
A long-time leader in the pharmacy sector, Mr Sanghvi held senior positions with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, including Victorian branch president and national councillor, and is an honorary life member. His contribution to pharmacy also spans decades with Amcal Australia, where he was vice-chairman and is a 2019 Hall of Fame inductee.
His business leadership has included chairing Member Benefits Australia and Gold Cross Products and Services, along with board roles across health, legal and small business organisations. Within the Australian Indian community, Mr Sanghvi has served as chair of the Board of Trustees at Pushtimarg Victoria and as a trustee of the Australian Indian Benevolent and Charitable Trust, while also supporting arts and cultural organisations in Victoria.
The Governor-General said the 2026 Honours List reflected Australia’s values of “service, community, kindness, curiosity, tenacity and care”, noting the increase in awards followed a rise in nominations recognising Australians who inspire others.
In total, the Australia Day 2026 Honours List includes 680 recipients in the General Division of the Order of Australia, 22 in the Military Division, 187 meritorious awards and 60 distinguished and conspicuous awards. Recipients will attend investiture ceremonies at Government House in their respective states and territories in the coming months.
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