AISV Congratulates Former President Chethicad Oommen Thomas OAM

The Australia India Society of Victoria (AISV) proudly congratulates our former President and long-serving Executive Committee member, Mr. Chethicad Oommen Thomas OAM, on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List for his outstanding service to the Indian community of Victoria.

This prestigious national honour recognises more than five decades of dedicated community leadership, volunteerism, and unwavering commitment to supporting multiculturalism and strengthening the Indian-Australian community.

Mr. Thomas has played a significant role in the history of AISV. During his time with the Society, including his tenure as President, he helped strengthen AISV's role as one of Victoria's leading community organisations, fostering stronger relationships between Australia and India while supporting newly arrived migrants and advocating for the interests of the Indian community.

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His leadership contributed to many important initiatives that promoted cultural understanding, community engagement, and collaboration with government and community stakeholders. Through AISV, he worked tirelessly to ensure that the voices of the Indian community were heard and that opportunities for future generations continued to grow.

Beyond AISV, Mr. Thomas has been recognised for his extensive contributions across numerous community organisations, charitable initiatives, and faith-based institutions. His lifelong dedication to service has left a lasting legacy within Victoria's multicultural community.

AISV is honoured to have been part of Mr. Thomas' remarkable journey and celebrates this well-deserved national recognition. His example of selfless service, integrity, and community leadership continues to inspire current and future generations of volunteers and community leaders.

On behalf of the Australia India Society of Victoria, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chethicad Oommen Thomas OAM and wish him continued good health and every success.

Media acknowledgement:

This article was prepared by the Australia India Society of Victoria using publicly available information about Mr. Chethicad Oommen Thomas OAM's King's Birthday Honour. We acknowledge reporting by The Australia Today and Indian Link, which provided background on his remarkable contributions to the Indian community in Victoria.

Sources : The Australia Today , Indian Link