Deepak Vinayak OAM (born 8 November 1972) is an Indian Australian community leader from Melbourne.[1] He was appointed as the People of Australia Ambassador by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard for two consecutive terms in 2012 and 2013.[2][3]
Deepak Vinayak | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1972 Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Monica Vinayak (m. 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Melbourne, Australia |
| Alma mater | Thapar University, Victoria University |
| Profession | Community leader, Public figure |
| Website | Official website |
Career edit
Deepak completed BTech in civil engineering from Thapar University, Punjab of India and migrated to Australia in 1996.[4] He has also graduated from Victoria University with a Diploma of Engineering in Advanced Trade.[5] He currently works for the Metro Trains Melbourne.[6] He was appointed People of Australia Ambassador[7][8] for two times 2012 and 2013 by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.[3] Deepak also has been a four-time Australia Day Ambassador.[9][10] He was a member of Regional Advisory Council for North and West Metropolitan at Victorian Multicultural Commission, State Government of Victoria.[11][12]
Community engagement edit
He founded South Asian Community Link Group-Australasia,[13][14] South Asian Youth Connect Australasia and Global Organization for People of Indian Origin Chapter in Melbourne[15] [16][17] [18] to engage with South Asian Australians in Victoria. He has extended support in community work by youth,[19] engaged with multifaith communities,[20][21] has hosted community gathering to engage policy makers with local community[22] and has partnered in Suicide Prevention.[23] He is also an R U OK and White Ribbon Ambassador.[24] He has been recognised as a Community Champion by Victoria University[25]
Notable Awards edit
- Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) 2018[26]
- Pride of Australia Medal (2018) Victoria[27][24]
- Victorian Multicultural Commission, Government of Victoria, Multicultural Champion of Victoria is nominated as a Multicultural Champion for service to multiculturalism in Victoria, 2018[28][29]
- Australia Day Ambassador for consecutively four times during 2014–17, National Australia Day Council[30]
- Victorian Multicultural Commission, Government of Victoria, Victoria's Multicultural Awards for Excellence in category of Meritorious Service to the Community–Individuals, 2015[31]
- People of Australia Ambassador for two terms, 2012 and 2013, appointed by Prime Minister of Australia[32]
- Victorian Multicultural Commission, Government of Victoria, Victoria's Multicultural Awards for Excellence in category of Service Delivery to Multicultural Community-Individuals, 2010[33]
References edit
- ^ "VMC's multicultural awards for excellence - Indian Link". indianlink.com.au. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ Gordon, Michael (18 January 2012). "Ambassador Harry makes top 40". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Indian-origin engineer named People of Australia Ambassador - The Indian Executive Club". indianexecutive.com.au. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ Kamal, Neel (25 November 2017). "Rampura Phool mjan is 'multicultural champion' in Australia's Victoria province - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Graduation Programme, Victoria University, 2016, p.21 https://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/graduation-program-may-2016.pdf
- ^ "Community champion - Victoria University - Melbourne Australia". www.vu.edu.au.
- ^ Gordon, Michael (18 January 2012). "Ambassador Harry makes top 40". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "People of Australia Ambassadors". www.lyhuong.net.
- ^ "Australia Day". australiaday.org.au. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Deepak Vinayak, Profile https://www.australiaday.org.au/ambassadors/view/?id=501 Archived 24 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2012–13, http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/file_uploads/1103_VMC_Annual_Report_12-13_Text__print__LDzyZFFF.pdf
- ^ 2013–14, http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/file_uploads/Victorian_Multicultural_Commission_Annual_Report_2013-2014_REDUCED_VwXcj0vG.pdf
- ^ "Indian Associations in Victoria - Indian Associations in Australia - Indians in Australia - The High Commission of India in Australia". www.hcindia-au.org. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Shocking statistics on gendercide". Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ "GOPIO Chapters" (PDF). www.gopio.net. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "SACLG Collaboration Forum Meet – To Make A Difference Together". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Indian press club december 2017". Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ "Bio". saclg.org.au. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "One World Family, Melbourne – Public Telegraph". Public Telegraph. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ International, Minhaj-ul-Quran. "MQI (Australia) holds Mawlid Conference in Melbourne". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "JCCV Hosts First Jewish – Indian Friendship Dinner – Media Centre – Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV)". jccv.org.au. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Sun, The Indian (26 August 2014). "I look forward to more Indians joining me in Parliament: Lisa Singh – The Indian Sun". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Track information" (PDF). www.cbaa.org.au.
- ^ a b "Pride of Australia recipient a leader among the South Asian community". Herald Sun. 5 February 2018.
- ^ "Community champion - Victoria University - Melbourne Australia". www.vu.edu.au. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Honours". honours.pmc.gov.au. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "These everyday Victorians are no ordinary citizens". news.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Deepak Vinayak named 'Multicultural Champion' in Victoria". www.india2australia.com. 26 November 2016.
- ^ "News - Victorian Multicultural Commission". multicultural.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ "Four-time Australia Day Ambassador : Deepak Vinayak". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Awards listing" (PDF). www.multicultural.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Cen Amores is People of Australia ambassador". www.thefilipinoaustralian.com. 18 January 2012.
- ^ "Awards listing" (PDF). www.multicultural.vic.gov.au.