Dr Virendra Kumar Berera recognised in King's Birthday Honours for service to Indian community

Melbourne-based Dr Virendra Kumar Berera is among the Indian community members recognised in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List. He received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the Indian Community of Victoria. He talks about how he is continuing with his medical practice of 46 years in Northcote and his involvement in numerous community groups to foster intercultural understanding.

Dr Virendra Berera has been involved with the annual Celebrate India Diwali at Federation Square since its inception in 2006. Credit: Supplied by Dr V Berera.

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