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Rohit Roy Kumar, the Founder of the Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria Inc (AIFAV), is a highly respected figure within the Indian and Fijian community across Victoria. With an impressive career trajectory and a deep commitment to community service, Rohit has left a significant impact on the lives of many.

Originally from Fiji, Rohit Roy worked with the Ministry of Education before relocating to Australia in 2001. In his professional life, he has held senior analyst positions with some of Australia’s largest ASX listed companies, including Shell, BP, Castrol, and Telstra Corporation. He has also worked for the Hume City Council and now working with the Australian Federal Government.

Outside of his corporate endeavors, Rohit’s philanthropic efforts have been instrumental in creating opportunities for individuals with special needs, youth, and senior citizens. Through various successful charity events, he has provided vital support to those in need, helping to improve lives and save others.

Rohit’s dedication to community service has not gone unnoticed, as he has received numerous prestigious awards and nominations. Some of these accolades include the Meritorious Award in 2018 from the Governor of Victoria, Honorable Linda Dessau, a Semi-finalist in the Victorian Regional Community Awards from Prime Channel 7 Awards Australia, a nomination for the 2019 Victorian Disability Awards for Excellence in creating inclusive communities by the Department of Health and Human Services, and a Finalist for the 2020 Citizen of the Year from the City of Melton.

His commitment to promoting inclusivity and multicultural understanding is evident through his active involvement as a member of the Regional Advisory Committee board for the Victorian Multicultural Commission for the northwest metropolitan from 2018 to 2021.

With an impressive educational background, Rohit is a postgraduate in Business Management and is a member of the Australian Institute of Public Accountants and an associate of the Institute of Financial Accountants.

As the founder of AIFAV, Rohit takes immense pride in the organization’s accomplishments, including being among the six organizations in Victoria presented with awards of excellence from the Governor of Victoria in 2019 and winning the 2019 Award for Inclusiveness & Diversity at the Community Achievement Awards.

Rohit Roy Kumar’s unwavering commitment to community service, his professional achievements, and his dedication to creating a more inclusive society have made him a respected and inspiring figure within both the Fijian and Indian communities and the broader Victoria community.

Shalini is the Vice President of AIFAV, Shalini Kumar, has been making significant strides in her commitment to serving the community and the healthcare sector.

Shalini’s dedication to the Fijian community in Victoria has been exemplary. As the driving force behind AIFAV, she has played a vital role in advocating for our community’s needs and fostering a spirit of unity and support among us all. Under her leadership, our association has grown from strength to strength, making a positive impact on the lives of many.

Beyond her exceptional work with AIFAV, we are thrilled to announce that Shalini Kumar has taken on the prestigious position of CEO at AICS (Australian Integrated Care Services) Pty Ltd. As the CEO of this healthcare or social services organization, Shalini continues her mission to provide integrated care services to individuals and families with diverse needs. Her passion for working with children with special needs has been a driving force in her pursuit of excellence in the healthcare sector.

Shalini’s commitment to the community is truly commendable. Her personal experiences as a mother to a child with mild cerebral palsy have fuelled her desire to make a difference in the lives of families facing similar challenges. Her involvement with disability organizations and various public events showcases her dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

We are immensely proud of Shalini’s accomplishments, which have earned her recognition, including the Access and Inclusion Leader of the Year award by the City of Melton in 2019. Her nomination for the Intercultural Engagement Leader of the Year further highlights her commitment to promoting multicultural understanding and cooperation.

As members of AIFAV, we are fortunate to have such an inspiring and dedicated leader at the helm of our association. Shalini Kumar’s journey from Fiji to Australia, her professional achievements, and her passion for community service stand as a shining example for us all.

AIFAV has appointed a new Executive Secretary, and it gives us immense pleasure to introduce Roshelle Mandri to our community.

Many of you may already be familiar with Roshelle as she has been serving as an AICS (Australian Integrated Care Services) Pty Ltd,  Disability Worker. Now, she brings her expertise and dedication to the role of Executive Secretary within AIFAV.

Roshelle comes with previous administrative and event coordination experience, making her a valuable addition to our team. But beyond her professional credentials, Roshelle is a truly special person. She is known for her bubbliness, easy-going nature, and unwavering care and support for everyone, regardless of the circumstances.

Her enthusiasm and genuine love for connecting with people make her an excellent fit for this role. Roshelle is always ready to go above and beyond to assist and create lasting memories with everyone she meets.

Roshelle is thrilled and deeply appreciative to have been given the opportunity to serve as the Executive Secretary. She looks forward to contributing her best efforts to the AIFAV team and being a part of our association’s promising future.

In the history of AIFAV’s leadership Team, Krishnil was the youngest leader who was been voted as the President of AIFAV from Jan 2024 to September 2024). Krishnil Kumar may be young at age, but he has been intensively involved with charity/volunteer work from childhood.  Krishnil is the Director and Business Operations Manager for Australian Integrated Care Services Pty Ltd. He is the recipient of Carers Victoria scholarship award in 2015, 2016 and 2018. Krishnil was the AFL Multicultural Community Ambassador 2020 and also the Community Ambassador for the Mental Health Foundation of Australia.

Krishnil brings boundless enthusiasm and optimism to our charitable endeavours at AIFAV! Being Australian-born with Fijian heritage, Krish understands the pulse of the next generation and discerns the areas where AIFAV needs to invest for future enhancements and succession.

As a dynamic young leader, Krish embraces change, absorbs knowledge rapidly, challenges assumptions, and brims with innovative ideas. One of his key strengths lies in his ability to inspire members and ignite their passion for achieving our shared objectives. At AIFAV, we believe in providing equal opportunities to all our members, ensuring everyone feels included and connected.

He is also a talented professional  dancer trained by Deepak’s Bollywood Dance Studio and has performed in numerous International and local shows  since the delicate age of 6.  This includes prominent concerts such as DSP Australia live Tour in Brisbane, John Abraham Meet & Greet in Sydney, Sonu Nigam Live in Concert in Sydney, Shreya Ghoshal Live in Concert, Ankit Tiwari Live in Concert and Shankar Mahadevan live in Concert in Melbourne. He has also taken part in few modelling pageants and his first modeling contest was at the age of 16 with MMG where the Chief Judge was former Miss world Sushmita Sen.

He is very passionate in music, sports and wants to develop his skills in a leadership role.   He would like to pursue his career in Property Development for which he is completing in honours in Property Development and Valuation. Krishnil made his debut as an official MC at the 2019 Sonu Nigam Live in Concert in Melbourne and since then has been the master of ceremony at many other local events. 

Krishnil has been nominated in the Young Citizen of the Year 2021 & Inclusive & Diversity  2021 award for the Melton City Council Community Achievement Awards