“Words can’t express how grateful I am—this award reflects the incredible support of my friends, family, colleagues, and supervisors at Gold Coast Health.”
Indian-American Dr Nisha Verma declined to give a direct answer, saying she treated patients with diverse gender identities and arguing that such yes-or-no questions were often used as political tools.
The award recognises the work of Vasudeva Kriya Yoga (VKY) under the guidance of Rajendraji, whose decades-long contribution to yoga and community wellbeing in Melbourne and beyond formed the basis of the nomination.