“Even today, there are many misconceptions about mental health amongst our people”

Mrs Kalpana Sriram, OAM

Mrs Kalpana Sriram, OAM

Mrs Kalpana Sriram is awarded one of Australia’s most prestigious awards, “The Order of Australia Medal” in the general category for service to community mental health.


Mrs Kalpana Sriram talks to Kulasegaram Sanchayan about her background, work, and challenges she had faced and her future plans..




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