A Leader Championing Disability, Language, Health & Multicultural Inclusivity.
A Leader Championing Disability, Language, Health, and Multicultural Inclusivity
Eminent Leader and Advocate for Health Equity, Disability Rights, Multicultural Inclusion and Linguistic Diversity
With over two decades of dedicated service, Ravi has become a recognised Voice for Disability Inclusion, Healthcare Reform, Multicultural Affairs, Linguistic Diversity, and Community Empowerment
Ravi Krishnamurthy’s commitment to elevating marginalised voices has influenced policy, strengthened community resilience, and advanced equity across Australia.
Ravi actively participates in national councils, advisory boards, and government committees, ensuring the lived experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability, and seniors are recognised in decision-making. His leadership nurtures an inclusive, connected, and compassionate society.
“Inclusive leadership is not about leading from the front—it’s about ensuring everyone has a place at the table, a voice that is valued, and an opportunity to thrive.” — Ravi Krishnamurthy
Ravi is making a significant impact through his diverse roles, ensuring the voices of people with disability are heard across sectors.
He has been advocating for accessible and inclusive healthcare, promoting awareness and support for individuals with hearing loss, advancing the rights of those with intellectual disability, helping shape strategic volunteer initiatives and promoting unity and cultural awareness.
Legal Memberships and Community Affiliations
Ravi is an active member of numerous community and legal organizations, including:
He contributes his time to a variety of causes, including multicultural network activities, language networks, the National Multicultural Festival, Events
Ravi’s leadership roles and community memberships include:
Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée
Under Ravi Krishnamurthy's leadership, AMAN has successfully delivered numerous community initiatives that create lasting social impact across multicultural communities.
Over the past two decades, Ravi has been honoured with numerous awards and recognitions for his dedicated contributions. A strong advocate for bilingual education, especially in Indian languages, Ravi is deeply committed to advancing various aspects of the health sector, with a focus on community advocacy in Australia.
His most recent honours include the following:
Ravi Krishnamurthy has been featured in multiple live interviews across TV, radio, and online platforms, discussing key topics such as disability, health reforms, education, public policies, leadership, social justice, multiculturalism, and community development. Here are some of his notable interviews:
ABC Radio – National Multicultural Festival (including 2025), Healthcare Challenges for Seniors and People with Disabilities
SBS Radio – Multicultural Framework Review
ABC Radio – Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+
Channel 7 TV – Floriade in Canberra
Channel 9 TV – Challenges faced by newly arrived migrants
Radio Manpasand – The Power of Vulnerability, Leadership, and the Role of Education in Children’s Growth
ACT Desi Radio – Echoes from the Delta cultural showcase
Hyatt Hotel Canberra – Citizenship Ceremony presenter
2XX FM Radio – TED Talk on Environmental Issues, Social Justice, and Community Development
AAP – Australian Associated Press (AAP) interviews
Region Canberra – Articles including ACT Ambulance Services advocacy
Ravi’s memberships and affiliations in the Disability and other related sectors include:
Ravi attends as well as conducts several mental health related webinars and workshops, including :
Ravi is involved in various health network activities, such as:
Ravi’s involvement in government-related community activities includes:
Ravi volunteers for numerous events and organizations, including:
Ravi has conducted several symposiums, including the recent ones outlined below:
Ravi is a passionate advocate and unwavering supporter of:
The concept of AMAN originated in the first quarter of 2018. After over 20 years of community engagement, Ravi Krishnamurthy envisioned creating a hub for the multicultural CALD diaspora. Thus, the Australian Multicultural Action Network (AMAN) was born, inspired by the saying, “I helped a man climb a mountain and found out that I too had reached the top.” The organization was formally structured and registered with the local government in early 2021.
AMAN is a non-profit, non-political, and non-partisan organization, born from a vision to unite likeminded individuals in adapting to the evolving needs of our multicultural community. We’re dedicated to serving and fostering the growth of diverse communities throughout the Australian Capital Territory and beyond.
A journey of leadership, advocacy and community impact that continues to strengthen multicultural Australia.
In 2026, we strengthened our leadership through expanded partnerships in the Disability sector, including representation within National Peak bodies. The organisation also deepened community impact by working with local and federal governments on initiatives such as Gambling and Harm Prevention, Youth Safe Driving, and Media Literacy to address misinformation and disinformation. These efforts reinforce our growing influence across policy, advocacy, and community‑based action.
In 2025, AMAN enhaned its presence at the National Multicultural Festival by hosting a cultural showcase, food exhibit, and a saree workshop. Our current priorities include Youth Employment, Disability, Mental Health and Aged Care Advocacy, continuing the momentum from previous years with a strong emphasis on promoting education & support for migrants and underrepresented communities.
2024 began with the National Multicultural Festival followed by the Story Circles initiative, both supported by the ACT Government, CSD, and other government organisations. The initiatives and events are coming along well throughout the year including a three-part symposium, each spanning two days, focused on disability, health networks and other support topics.
Successfully partnered with the Diversity Mentoring Program (DMP) to support aged care providers. AMAN has also begun assisting disability sector through various branching and networking activities. The organization has been instrumental in key events such as the Multicultural Festival, Royal Canberra Show, and Floriade, continuing its signature events since its inception.
Expanded services and partnerships with local multicultural organizations, joining the broader network of ACT peak bodies including CMCF, FINACT, Families ACT, and MARSS. Leveraged these connections to conduct several successful programs. Canberra Sanskrit School is steadily gaining momentum, attracting more interest and participation from the community.
Met with ACT government officials to share the concept and secure full support for the symposium, webinars, and workshops conducted in the shared topics such as Seniors Health, Mental Health Awareness, Travel Safety and other related topics. The webinars were particularly beneficial during the COVID slowdown period.
Initiated Community Barter’s Day celebrations at Turner Senior Center, attracting 80 participants who benefited from the event. Launched a bimonthly Autism Awareness Kuthu Vilakku painting initiative as the next continuous program. The COVID pandemic made some activities quite challenging in late 2020.
Concept of AMAN originated, inspired by President’s vision for a multicultural hub. Extensive community engagement and groundwork to establish the network.