"I am not after awards and recognition!"

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian presented the Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Individual Medal to Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan this year. Dr Subramaniyan is a lawyer and anti-domestic violence advocate. She worked as journalist in India before migrating to Australia. The Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Individual Medal recognises the contribution and achievement of an individual in facilitating and promoting social cohesion, understanding and acceptance between members of different cultural or faith communities in New South Wales. Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan about her background and about this award.