Our focus
Mastering Coordination, Cooperation and Collaboration for our shared objectives.
GUIDELINES & ACTIONS
Our Team of volunteers
We have been fortunate to have hardworking and visionary volunteers to serve the community.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2025-26
Ms Divya RaviKumar
President
Represents – Canberra Hindu Mandir
Born and raised in the multicultural & diverse city Bengaluru, Divya was actively engaged with Rotaract International and served in various committees for community service and youth development in India.
After completing Masters in UK, she moved to Canberra, Australia in 2009, she now calls home. She is a public servant and an active member of Karnataka Association of Canberra (KAC), organising and participating in various activities in KAC.
Born and raised in the multicultural & diverse city Bengaluru, Divya was actively engaged with Rotaract International and served in various committees for community service and youth development in India.
After completing Masters in UK, she moved to Canberra, Australia in 2009, she now calls home. She is a public servant and an active member of Karnataka Association of Canberra (KAC), organising and participating in various activities in KAC.
Ms Sahithi Paturi
Vice President
Represents Navya Andhra Telugu Association
Sahithi is deeply passionate about Indian culture and is committed to giving back her time and energy to the community. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, Sahithi has lived in both Telugu states and takes pride in her cultural heritage. An engineer by training, she currently serves in senior management position within the Federal Government’s IT sector.
Sahithi is deeply passionate about Indian culture and is committed to giving back her time and energy to the community. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, Sahithi has lived in both Telugu states and takes pride in her cultural heritage. An engineer by training, she currently serves in senior management position within the Federal Government’s IT sector.
Mr Yogesh Mulye
Secretary
Represents Rajdhani Marathi Mandal of Canberra
More recently, he has embraced the traditional Indian sport of Kho Kho, often joining local players – including some who have represented Australia in the World Championship. Yogesh brings the same enthusiasm, energy, and collaborative spirit to his community role as he does to his sporting and professional pursuits. Always approachable and willing to help, Yogesh is committed to supporting the community and fostering cultural connections.
More recently, he has embraced the traditional Indian sport of Kho Kho, often joining local players – including some who have represented Australia in the World Championship. Yogesh brings the same enthusiasm, energy, and collaborative spirit to his community role as he does to his sporting and professional pursuits. Always approachable and willing to help, Yogesh is committed to supporting the community and fostering cultural connections.
Ms Tess Manuel
Treasurer
Represents Canberra Malayalees Association
Tess Manuel is qualified Chartered Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia) with a deep expertise in costing, financial modelling and business performance analysis. She has demonstrated capability in managing external and internal stakeholders and providing recommendations, reports and analytical insights to key decision makers.
Tess Manuel is qualified Chartered Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia) with a deep expertise in costing, financial modelling and business performance analysis. She has demonstrated capability in managing external and internal stakeholders and providing recommendations, reports and analytical insights to key decision makers.
