From adversity to honour: Vidyasagaran Ramachandran receives OAM in King’s birthday list

Vidyasagaran Ramachandran OAM

OAM recipient Vidyasagaran Haran Ramachandran (centre), recognised for his leadership in international Rotary projects, including sustainable health initiatives in Sri Lanka, India, and Vietnam. Credit: Supplied by VH Ramachandran

After surviving a life-altering accident that left him almost 55 percent burnt in 2009, Vidyasagaran Haran Ramachandran turned his personal recovery into a lifelong commitment to community service. Through decades of work with Rotary clubs and cultural organisations across Australia and abroad, he has impacted many lives. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from dependence to leadership, and what it means to receive the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.


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