Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I rise to acknowledge the work of Dr Sudarshan Sachdev, a proud resident of Dee Why and recipient of the Order of Australian medal for service to the community and to medicine, particularly to ophthalmology. Dr Sachdev moved to Sydney in 1985 and founded a practice at Dee Why and a day surgery at Rosebery where he's currently a specialist ophthalmologist and acts as a senior eye surgeon and physician. Besides ophthalmology Dr Sachdev has developed a keen interest in the study and prevention of degenerative ailments and in metabolic disorders, while currently being involved in the eradication of trachoma. In 2000 he set up the Sachdev Foundation in association with his wife, Naresh, in order to raise funds to support research scientists engaged in finding treatments. Since 1987 he has also been a community member of the Rotary club of Rose Bay and a volunteer for the Rotary Club of Sigatoka Fiji and Rotary Club of Kathmandu. Dr Sachdev has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Rotary district Humanitarian Service Award in 2008 as well as the Rotary Club of Five Dock Humanitarian Award in 2006. His efforts in ophthalmology, medicine and community causes make him a very worthy recipient of the medal of the Order of Australia.