Dr Ravin Sadhai, OAM, is honoured for his service to community health in Victoria’s Bacchus Marsh region, including his innovative initiatives, the ‘Pub Clinic’ and ‘Ladies Lounge,’ promoting men’s and women’s wellbeing. Credit: Dr Ravin Sadhai
Dr Ravin Sadhai was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours for his outstanding service to medicine and community health in Victoria’s Bacchus Marsh region. Going beyond the traditional clinic setting, he pioneered initiatives such as the ‘Pub Clinic’ and the ‘Ladies Lounge’ to bring healthcare into everyday community spaces. In this in-depth conversation with SBS Hindi, Dr Sadhai reflects on his personal journey, migrant roots, professional challenges, and the values and motivation that shaped his identity as a “community doctor”.
Dr Ravin Sadhai was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours for his outstanding service to medicine and community health in Victoria’s Bacchus Marsh region. Going beyond the traditional clinic setting, he pioneered initiatives such as the ‘Pub Clinic’ and the ‘Ladies Lounge’ to bring healthcare into everyday community spaces. In this in-depth conversation with SBS Hindi, Dr Sadhai reflects on his personal journey, migrant roots, professional challenges, and the values and motivation that shaped his identity as a “community doctor”.
