Dr.Bipin Ravindran is one of the recipients of NSW Humanitarian Award 2024
He is s/o. Smt.Padmini Ravindran ( Attoor Warriam ) & Late KS Ravindran ( Kannampuzha Warriam )
Wife : Srilaxmi Balachandran who is a paediatric psychiatrist in public health service in Australia,
Daughters: Aditi and Ahana.
The awards are a collaboration between NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) and the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).
The awards were presented by
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, Australia.
About the award:
Rural and Regional
Organisations or individuals working in regional areas of NSW to assist refugees.
Awarded to Dr. Bipin Ravindran
In the Rural and Regional category, we celebrate Dr. Bipin Ravindran, Acting Clinical Director at Hunter Valley Mental Health Service and Senior Staff Specialist at Newcastle Mental Health Service. Dr. Ravindran is honoured for his transformative contributions to mental health care for culturally and linguistically diverse and refugee populations in rural New South Wales.
In 2016, he initiated the Hunter New England Cultural Consultation Program, aiming to enhance accessibility and deliver a person- and family-centred approach that respects the cultural and individual needs of each patient. This groundbreaking program integrates a range of mental health professionals and community resources into a flexible care pathway, addressing immediate needs while advocating for broader well-being.
Dr. Ravindran’s commitment extends to improving mental health assessments in both inpatient and community settings, creating culturally safe spaces that facilitate access to specialised support. His holistic approach is further highlighted by his efforts to strengthen ties between mental health services and multicultural liaison programs.
Holding an MD in Psychiatry and a Fellowship from the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and currently a PhD candidate specialising in cultural psychiatry, Dr. Ravindran’s work is pivotal in making mental health care more inclusive. His leadership not only advances the field but ensures that all community members receive the compassionate care they need. Dr. Ravindran’s dedication to mental health advocacy and service innovation marks him as a leader in rural and regional healthcare.
More details: https://www.startts.org.au/news-events/humanitarian-awards/2024-nsw-humanitarian-awards/
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