Canberra’s Community Champions Honoured at 2026 ACT Multicultural Awards
Desi Australia October 12, 2026
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Canberra’s Community Champions Honoured at 2026 ACT Multicultural Awards

Community leaders, volunteers and organisations have been recognised at the 2026 ACT Multicultural Awards for their contributions to Canberra’s multicultural community. From cultural education and community leadership to volunteer broadcasting, this year’s recipients reflect the many ways individuals and organisations help strengthen connections across cultures. Ravi Krishnamurthy received the Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced to mark […]

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Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram Honoured for 35 Years of Nursing Leadership
Desi Australia September 30, 2026
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Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram Honoured for 35 Years of Nursing Leadership

Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram, widely known as Dr Suja Shan, has been recognised with the 2026 ACT Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 35 years of contribution to nursing education, research, clinical practice, professional leadership and community advocacy. The award was presented as part of the 2026 ACT Women’s Awards, which recognise women and gender-diverse […]

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Hindu Council of Australia Hosts Annual Deepavali Celebration at Parliament House, Canberra
Desi Australia October 30, 2025
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Hindu Council of Australia Hosts Annual Deepavali Celebration at Parliament House, Canberra

The Hindu Council of Australia, ACT Chapter, hosted its annual Deepavali celebrations at Parliament House in Canberra on 27 October 2025. The grand event drew more than six hundred guests, including parliamentarians, diplomats, community leaders and members of the Indian diaspora, in a vibrant evening celebrating light, unity and cultural harmony. The celebration was officially […]

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