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Dushyanthi Thangiah awarded OAM for service to the community – By AMIT SARWAL Image: Dushyanthi Thangiah (Source: LinkedIn) Source : theaustraliatoday Dushy was born to Sri Lankan parents with strong ties to India – both grandmothers are Indians! The Governor-General of Australia, the Hon. David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has announced Honours and Awards for 1,191 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service.  Well-known Sri Lankan-Australian community worker Dushyanthi Thangiah has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through social welfare organisations.  Image: Dushyanthi Thangiah (Source: LinkedIn) Dushy was born to Sri Lankan parents with strong ties to India – both grandmothers are Indians! In December 1988, Dushy and her husband Ranjit migrated to Australia after spending several years in Singapore. “Community work runs in my blood. My mother and sisters are all ...