Deepak Vinayak
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Deepak Vinayak | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1972 |
| Spouse | Monica Vinayak (m. 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Thapar University, Victoria University |
| Profession | Engineer, community leader |
| Website | Official website |
Deepak Vinayak OAM (born 8 November 1972) is an Indian Australian engineer and community leader from Melbourne.[1] He was appointed as the People of Australia Ambassador by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard for two consecutive terms in 2012 and 2013.[2][3]
Deepak completed BTech in civil engineering from Thapar University, Punjab of India and migrated to Australia in 1996.[4] He has also graduated from Victoria University with a Diploma of Engineering in Advanced Trade.[5] He currently works for the Metro Trains Melbourne.[6] He was appointed People of Australia Ambassador[7][8] for two times 2012 and 2013 by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.[3] Deepak also has been a four-time Australia Day Ambassador.[9][10] He was a member of Regional Advisory Council for North and West Metropolitan at Victorian Multicultural Commission, State Government of Victoria.[11][12]
Community engagement
He founded South Asian Community Link Group-Australasia,[13][14] South Asian Youth Connect Australasia and Global Organization for People of Indian Origin Chapter in Melbourne[15][16][17][18] to engage with South Asian Australians in Victoria. He has extended support in community work by youth,[19] engaged with multifaith communities,[20][21] has hosted community gathering to engage policy makers with local community[22] and has partnered in Suicide Prevention.[23] He is also an R U OK and White Ribbon Ambassador.[24] He has been recognised as a Community Champion by Victoria University[25]