Dr Ravin Sadhai of Bacchus Marsh has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his outstanding contributions to medicine and his local community.
Dr Sadhai, a general practitioner at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre since 2007 and a GP since 1995, has been a driving force in community health initiatives.
He founded and continues to serve as Master of Ceremonies for The Pub Clinic since 2008, and more recently, The Ladies Lounge in 2023, programmes designed to make healthcare accessible and engaging for residents.
The announcement forms part of the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, which recognises 949 Australians for their service across a range of fields, an increase of more than 200 recipients from last year.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn highlighted that the list reflects the values of service, community, kindness, curiosity, tenacity, and care that Australians embody.
Dr Sadhai, along with other honourees, will receive his award at a forthcoming investiture ceremony at Government House in Victoria.
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