As lead author of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s SDA Design Standard, she helped establish minimum design requirements for new housing supporting people with extreme functional impairment—standards now embedded across the sector.
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.
Bharat Nepal is the founding president of Australian Nepali Public Link Inc, a role he has held since 2012, and continues to serve as the organisation’s public officer and advisor.
Dr Kunwarjit Singh Sangla, based in Queensland, was recognised for significant service to endocrinology and to rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the state.
Melbourne-based neurosurgeon Dr Rondhir Jithoo has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his decades-long service to neurosurgery, as part of the Australia Day 2026 Honours List announced by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
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.
Now in their 19th year, the awards celebrate outstanding women working in local government whose leadership, dedication and public service have helped strengthen communities across the state.
