Melbourne-based community volunteer and entrepreneur Saurabh Mishra has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for service to the community through a range of organisations.
The announcement is part of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List, which recognises 948 Australians across the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and conspicuous service.
“As Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, I am delighted to announce and congratulate the remarkable Australians receiving honours in The 2026 King’s Birthday list,” said Sam Mostyn.
“Our honours system recognises outstanding people who contribute so much to Australia. In our communities, in workplaces and across the country, recipients have made an exceptional contribution to Australia.”
Mr Mishra has been recognised for his broad contributions across community service, healthcare initiatives, education, entrepreneurship and cultural engagement in Victoria.
He has played leadership roles in community and professional organisations, including multicultural associations and business networks, and has contributed to mentoring programs and not-for-profit initiatives supporting health and social care.
His volunteer work includes long-term involvement in palliative care support services, where he has contributed time to supporting patients and families in end-of-life care settings.
Mr Mishra has also been active in cultural and arts organisations, including leadership within Melbourne’s Hindustani classical music community, supporting performance, education and cultural preservation.
Alongside his community contributions, he has founded and led several health and technology-related ventures focused on healthcare innovation, digital services and care delivery models.
He has also been involved in mentoring entrepreneurs through business networks, including TiE Melbourne, supporting emerging startups and professional development.
The King’s Birthday Honours List this year includes 702 recipients in the General Division of the Order of Australia, along with 34 military awards, 149 meritorious awards and 63 conspicuous service awards.
Recipients will attend investiture ceremonies at Government House in their respective states and territories in the coming months.
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