Eminent Leader and Advocate for Disability, Health, Multicultural and Linguistic diverse Communities – Driving Inclusive Change and Enhancing Community Well-being

Renowned Champion for Community Welfare and Inclusive Progress, Inspiring Others to Dream Bigger, Learn More, Achieve More, and Become More Through Action

Ravi Krishnamurthy has profoundly impacted Australia’s disability, healthcare, multicultural, and linguistically diverse communities. With unwavering dedication to inclusivity, Ravi has tirelessly championed the rights and well-being of those often marginalized, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed. His leadership promotes and nurture a more equitable and compassionate society.

Through his active engagement in national councils, advisory boards, and various community organizations, Ravi has influenced policies and driven healthcare improvements. His work continues to set a new standard for inclusive leadership, breaking barriers and advancing the welfare of marginalized communities across Australia.

Key Leadership Roles and Affiliations

Ravi holds prestigious positions in numerous organizations, including:

 

• President, Australian Multicultural Action Network (AMAN)
• President, Tamil Sangam of Canberra (TSoC)
• Ministerial Appointment – ACT Reconciliation Council by Minister for Health
• Ministerial Appointment – Parents and Carers Council by Minister for Social Services
• Founder and Principal Facilitator, Canberra Sanskrit School

As a Justice of the Peace in the ACT, Ravi’s service extends beyond advocacy, contributing to justice, disability networks, and community health. He is a certified First Aid Officer, providing essential support for community activities.

Ravi generously dedicates his time to various community organizations and activities related to health, justice, disability, reconciliation and language networks. He is a certified First-Aid provider and serves as the Primary First-Aid Officer, greatly benefiting the community activities.

 

Ravi is making a significant impact through his diverse roles, ensuring the voices of people with disabilities are heard across sectors.
He has been advocating for accessible and inclusive healthcare, promoting awareness and support for individuals with hearing disabilities, advancing the rights of those with intellectual disabilities, helping shape strategic volunteer initiatives and promoting unity and cultural awareness.

• Consumer Advisory Group council member with ACT Ambulance Services (ACTAS)
• Community Ambassador for ACT Reconciliation Council through Ministerial Appointment
• Citizen Advisory Group council Community Adviser with DeafnessForum Australia (DFA)
• Disability Health Reference Group council member with ACT Health – Canberra Health Services
• Parents and Carers Reference Group council member with Department of Social Services through Ministerial Appointment
• Disability and Health Literacy Consumer Reference Group council member with Health Care Consumers’ Association Inc
• Volunteering Strategic Advisory Group council member with VolunteeringACT
• Board of Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) Member
• Disability Lived Experience Advisory Group council member with VolunteeringACT
• Retail Focus Group council member with Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO)
• ACT I-Day Steering Committee member with Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI) Incorporated
• Consumer Representative of Expert Reference Group (ERG)  Australasian Health Facility Guidelines (AusHFG) for Australasian Health Infrastructure Alliance (AHIA)
• Multicultural Engagement Representative with Reconciliation Australia discussion group
• Refugee Study project panel member for Polaron
• Panel member for grant assessments (government and other sectors) on various selection committees

Legal Memberships and Community Affiliations

Ravi is an active member of numerous community and legal organizations, including:

• Commonwealth Magistrates and Justices Association (CMJA)
• Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS)
• Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF)
• ACT Justices of the Peace Association (ACTJPA)
• ACT Community Languages Schools Association (ACT CLSA)
• The Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA)
• Modern Language Teachers’ Association of the ACT (MLTA)
• Federation of Indian Associations in the ACT (FINACT)
• Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre (HTCC)
• Rajasthan Sabha of Canberra (RSC)
• Australian Tamil Cultural Society (ATCS)

He contributes his time to a variety of causes, including multicultural network activities, language networks, the National Multicultural Festival, Events 

Awards and Achievements

Over the past two decades, Ravi has been honoured with numerous awards and recognitions for his dedicated contributions. A strong advocate for bilingual education, especially in Indian languages, Ravi is deeply committed to advancing various aspects of the health sector, with a focus on community advocacy in Australia. 

His most recent honours include the following:

• ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award 2024 – Winner of ‘Leader in Inclusion’
• ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award 2024 – Finalist In ‘Excellence in Access and Inclusion’ & ‘Sue Salthouse Award for Championing Human Rights and Equality’ 
• ACT Government  – High Commendation 2024 ACT Multicultural Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion (for AMAN)
• Mental Health Community Coalition of ACT  – Winner 2024 for Mentally Healthy Community Preventative Significant Approaches
• Climate Choices Business Awards 2024 – Finalist for the Minister’s Award for Leadership 
• Multicultural Minister’s Appreciation for Inclusive Harmony Day 2024 celebration with First Nations people
• Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Appreciation for highest quality contributions to the Multicultural Framework Review
• ACT Government  – High Commendation 2023 ACT Outstanding Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion

• Commissioning in the ACT from ACT Government
• Assisting EDIE, it’s your business from Dementia Australia
• The VET Expo (Animal Carers) from RACE (Registry of Approved Continuing Education)
• Culturally Inclusive Service Deliver from MCCI
• Cyber Warden Certification from COSBOA
• Working with New and Emerging Communities from MCCI
• Compassion and Counselling through difficult times from Centre of Excellence
• Trauma informed for Coaches from Centre of Excellence
• Cybersecurity for Community from ACT Government
• Keeping Children and Young People Safe from ACT Government
• Artificial Intelligence from NSW Government TAFE
• Working with a Diverse Workforce from MCCI
• Restrictive Practice from ACT Government
• Asbestos Safety Awareness for the CALD community from NSW Government
• Using Mindfulness based Interventions in Adolescents from Continuing Education (CE)
• Recognition of continuous volunteering from Canberra Disability Expo
• States of Minds at the End of LIfe from Flinders University
• Assessing Patient States of Mind at the End of Life from Flinders University
• The Importance of Coordinating Patient Care from Flinders University
• Respond to Concerns from Flinders University
• Clinical Management of Anxiety, Depression and More from Flinders University
• Emergency Management at End of Life from Flinders University
• Teams and Continuity for Elderly Patients from Flinders University
• Paediatric End of Life Care from Flinders University
• Bereavement Care Completion from Flinders University
• Chronic Complex Illness at End of Life Care from Flinders University
• Meeting the Standards at End of Life Care from Flinders University
• Clinical Change Management from Flinders University
• Planning End of Life Care and Goals of Care from Flinders University
• Communication and Decision Making at End of Care from Flinders University
• Imminent Death – How to Respond from Flinders University
• Recognising End of Life from Flinders University
• Dying, A Normal Part of Life from Flinders University
• Embracing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence from Oxford University
• Violence against Pets from AIFS

 Language, Interfaith, Societal, Environmental and other Committees, Advocacy groups and Networks

Ravi’s leadership roles and community memberships include:

• Founder and Principal of Canberra Sanskrit School
• Association for Language Testing and Assessment of Australia and New Zealand (ALTAANZ) Member
• Samskrita Bharati (USA) Member
• International Mother Language Movement (IMLM) & Walk Supporter and Active Participant
• MLTA ACT Associate Member

• Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée

• The ALAA (Applied Linguistics Association of Australia)  Member
• Volunteering Strategic Advisory Group (VSAG) Member with VolunteeringACT
• RecNet (Reconciliation Peer Network) Member
• Resourcing Inclusive Communities (An initiative of Family Advocacy) Supporter
• Institute of Community Directors of Australia Member
• Hindu Scriptures Study Group Member
• ACT Community Languages Schools Association Member
• Congress of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) Member
• ACT Govt Education Directorate – Canberra Languages Network Member
• Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education Member
• Australian Centre for Evaluation Member
• Canberra Innovation Network Member
• NSW Fair Trading Community Voice Network Member
• MARSS Member
• VolunteeringACT Member
• Vedanta Center Member
• FamiliesACT Member
• Child Family Community Australia Member
• ACT Wildlife Member
• Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) Member
• Australian Society for Association Executives Member

Disability Service Committees and Disability Health Networks

Ravi’s memberships and affiliations in the Disability and other related sectors include:

• ACT Govt – Disability Health Reference Group Member
• DeafnessForum Australia Member
• Health Care Consumers Association Member
• Transplant Australia Member
• NSW Govt – Disability Community Voice Network Member
• Dementia Australia Member
• Disability Gateway Partnership
• Council for Intellectual Disability Member
• Diabetes Australia Member
• Centre for Healing Member
• ACT Council of Social Service Member
• Support Osmosis Member 
• Palliative Care ACT Volunteer – Member
• Fortem Australia Member 
• Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra Member
• Council for Intellectual Disability Member
• World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence (WCIGC) Member
• Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care NSW and ACT Member

Mental Health Programs and Initiatives

Ravi attends as well as conducts several mental health related webinars and workshops, including  :

• Shades of Strengths
• Story Circles – What I have become
• Alchemy of Insights
• Imagine More Webinars
• Mental Health Month October
• Awareness, Belonging & Connection
• How to Avoid Burn-Outs
• Data Breaches and Their Impact on Mental Health
• Psychological Safety in the Community
• Working Well: Psychological Risks
• Leading Organisations in Disruptive Times

Healthcare Network Committee Memberships, Activities & Other Submissions

Ravi is involved in various health network activities, such as:

• ACT Disability Strategy Reviewer
• Prevention of gambling harm in youth – Workshop Panel member
• Ambulatory and Community Health Planning and Design Reviewer
•  Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) on the Draft Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 Submission
• Inquiry into the cost and availability of insurance in the ACT – Submission to Standing Committee ACT Government
• Financial Elder Abuse Information Survey Submission with Age Discrimination Commission
• Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) – Senate Submission
• North-side Hospital Project – Future Service Framework Consumer Workshop Representative
• SPORTY Project  research for Sports Disability Inclusion – University of Queensland – Reviewer
• ACT Policing – Community Views of Safety and Policing in the Canberra CBD – Survey Submission and Reviewer
• Australian Response to the Use of Intimate Partner Violence by Young People with AIFS – Reviewer
• RMIT Digital Hostility and Disinformation Lab & Digital Ethnography Research Centre – Enhancing Digital Harms Guidelines for Minority Communities – Submissions
• Better City Streets project reviewer with City Renewal Authority, ACT Government
• Inquiry into the delivery of MyWay+ system – Submission
• National Volunteer Incentive Scheme (Climate Army) – Senate Submission
• Partnering with Consumers and Carers Policy, Canberra Health Services – Submission
• National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024-2034 – Submission
• Petitioner – Fight the Closure of Languages at the University of Wollongong
• NDIS Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) Member
• ACTAS – Ambulance Service Consumer Advisory Group Community Representative
• Palliative Care Delivery Projects Reviewer
• Diabetes Australia – Research Strategy Reviewer
• N2O Reform with NSW Health Reviewer
• NSW Ambulance Paramedics GoodSAM Volunteer
• ACT Health Infrastructure – Future Health Facilities Reviewer
• Asbestos Awareness & Safety Certified Professional
• Health Care Consumer Association – Consumer Participation Member
• Clinical Governance and Quality Unit Reviewer
• Active Member of Development and Review Health Information Sheets
• Mental Health Commissioning Phase Insights Reporting
• DSS Australia’s Disability Strategy (ADS) Reviewer
• Pharmacy Guild of Australia Roadshow

Deafness Forum Australia

As a member of Deafness Forum Australia, Ravi promotes:

• Unlocking Silence: Hearing More & Hearing Less
• Citizen Advisory Panel advocating Hearing Loss and Balance Disorders
• Community Adviser for National Disability Insurance Scheme
• CODA (Child of Deaf Adults)

Community Initiatives related to Government 

Ravi’s involvement in government-related community activities includes:

• Aged-Friendly City Plan Development Reviewer
• National Conservation Strategy Reviewer
• Modern Slavery Risks faced by Temporary Migrant Workers in Rural and Regional NSW Panel
• WorkSafe ACT Compliance and Enforcement Policy 2024-2028 and Strategic Plan 2024-2028 Reviewer (Multicultural Perspective)
• Multicultural Framework Reviewer
• Development of 2025-26 Budget priorities and decisions about how investments are made
• NSW Drug Summit Reviewer
• First Nations People – Informing the Agenda Submission
• Not-for-profit Entities – Tax Assessments to the Senate Economics References Committee for inquiry Submission
• Enhancing Civil Protection and Remedies for Forced Marriage submission
• Assistance with BlindSpot Report Preparation
• Strategic Bushfire Management Plan
• Seniors Entitlements, Treatments and Support Review
• YourSay Panel Active Discussions
• Impact Evaluation Discussions
• Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Occupancy Law Reform Submission
• ACT Education Directorate’s Language Education Action Plan Reviewer
• Community attitudes towards People with Disability Researcher
• Multicultural Community Consultation Forum Member
• Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) – Submission for Consultation Paper on the Pricing Approach for the Support at Home Service List 2025–26
• Medical Pulse Survey Reviewer

Volunteer Engagement Activities

Ravi volunteers for numerous events and organizations, including:

• Mixed Abilities Program volunteer
• Canberra Disability Expo
• National Multicultural Festival
• ACT Wildlife Events
• Leukaemia Foundation
• Floriade
• Canberra Nara Festival
• National Folk Festival
• Royal Canberra Show
• Canberra International Music Festival
• Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia – Oceans of Outback Challenge

Media Appearances

Ravi Krishnamurthy has been featured in multiple live interviews across TV, radio, and online platforms, discussing key topics such as disability, health reforms, education, public policies, leadership, social justice, multiculturalism, and community development. Here are some of his notable interviews:

🔹 ABC Radio – National Multicultural Festival (including 2025), Healthcare Challenges for Seniors and People with Disabilities
🔹 SBS Radio – Multicultural Framework Review
🔹 ABC Radio – Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+
🔹 Channel 7 TV – Floriade in Canberra
🔹 Channel 9 TV – Challenges faced by newly arrived migrants
🔹 Radio Manpasand – The Power of Vulnerability, Leadership, and the Role of Education in Children’s Growth
🔹 ACT Desi Radio – Echoes from the Delta cultural showcase
🔹 2XX FM Radio – TED Talk on Environmental Issues, Social Justice, and Community Development

Endorsement and Principles

Ravi is a passionate advocate and unwavering supporter of:

• Sustainable Development Agenda from UNESCO
• Servant Leadership
• Save our Marine Life
• Global Challenges and Local Needs
• NDIS Discussion Series
• Reconciliation discussions and topics
• Resourcing inclusive communities – Family Advocacy
• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD)
• Towards a better life, bring together Canberra communities
• World of Endless Possibilities & Beyond
• Social Impact Summits
• Disability Expos
• Game Changer Initiatives such as from Pachamama Alliance and others
• Skill Succession topics
• Support Local, Promote Harmony and Social Cohesion
• Cultural Temperature Check
• Social Role Valorization
• Leading Complex Community Projects with Vision, Mission, and Goals
• Empathy, Consistency, and Focus on the Present Moment
• Women in STEM strong supporter
• Gender Equality, Health and Wellbeing
• Grow in Capacity concepts by dissemination of information on matters of community significance
• ELDAC Care Model
• Lowy Institute, Australia Institute and Speakers Tribe forums
• Palliative Care Australia surveys
• The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership
• Australia’s Future Human Rights Landscape
• Strengthening peace activities
• My Rights Matter for Supported Decision-Making Hub
• Family Drug support
• Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) forums
• NDIS and Aged Care Decisions
• National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
• SAMSSA Forums
• River Reflections (Murray Darling Basin Authority)
• NAIDOC initiatives
• Diversion from Custody programs
• OCC Conference
• Lowy Institute events
• Lifestyle Medicine Summit
• Growth Masters Summit
• Soda – Smash-up to empower inclusivity
• Rise Above and Reboot for members with accessibility needs
• Animal and Birds Welfare
• NSW Government – Institute of Applied Technology – AI courses
• Accidental Managers to Intentional Leaders
• First Wednesday Connect (FWC) meetings
• The Australia Institute Policy School – Webinar series
• Longitudinal Datasets – Events and related information collection over JIT and several periods

Testimonials on the Impact 

• “Ravi demonstrates the ability to act with urgency while avoiding recklessness. His patience ensures precision and shapes excellence. He can take swift action while maintaining a steady and thoughtful approach.” – Niral
• “Ravi leads a wonderful group and should be so proud of the energy and insight you bring.” – Dr Susan
• “I am so glad to not have to wait for my husband to return home to take me somewhere.” – Hasanthi participated in AMAN Transport program
• “Ravi exemplifies the qualities of a true role model. It’s preferable to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in war.” – Dr P Muthiah
• “Ravi empowers individuals with disabilities to experience a sense of worth and accomplishment.” – Tina
• “Life doesn’t get easier for Ravi; he just gets stronger.” – Jarso
• “Ravi’s article ‘Takeoff Rejected vs Decided Flight’ was an eye-opener for me.” – Henry
• “Ravi is an advocate for ‘Sponsor an Hour of Transport to Cancer Patients.'” – Valliammai
• “Ravi is an Environment Hero, supporting renewable energy and reusables.” – Damien
• “It is not just the action but the vision Ravi demonstrating that is truly commendable.” – Kanti
• “The services that Ravi provides to senior members of the disabled community are remarkable. Stay blessed and continue the excellent work. We need more individuals like Ravi.” – Marg
• “Ravi’s exceptional community service reflects his attentiveness to the world around him while drawing inspiration from higher ideals.” – Nick
• “Thank you, Ravi, for your ongoing professionalism and dedication to the disability sector. The strong impact of your work, though very silent, addresses the daily challenges faced by individuals with disabilities like me.” – Krish
• “Being a carer is undoubtedly challenging, but with the right support, it becomes a journey filled with love, resilience, and dignity. You exemplify this, Ravi, with every step you take. Your commitment is a testament to your unwavering strength and compassion.” – Rona.

Ravi Krishnamurthy’s tireless advocacy, leadership and dedication to enhancing community well-being make him a pillar of the multicultural and disability sectors in Australia. The strong impact of his work continues to inspire and continue to inspire and uplift countless individuals.