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Sudipto Roy is Australia’s Dickson Citizen of the Year
An Indian Australian, Dr. Sudipto Roy won the 2025 Dickson Citizen of the Year Award for his community service and mental health advocacy.
Dr. Sudipto Roy and family with Peter Dutton / Facebook/ @Peter Dutton
Dr. Sudipto Roy was awarded the 2025 Dickson Citizen of the Year Award on Jan. 26, celebrated as Australia Day, for his unwavering dedication to volunteerism and community service.
Based in the Greater Brisbane Area, Indian-Australian Dr. Roy has devoted over 17 years to supporting multicultural communities, contributing more than 40 hours each week to initiatives that uplift and empower individuals.
His efforts span multiple organizations, including the Federation of Indian Communities Queensland (FICQ), Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA), and Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA).
Through these platforms, Roy has championed mental health programs, provided crucial counseling services, and organized impactful events both in Australia and internationally. Leveraging digital platforms, he has expanded his reach, bringing vital mental health resources to over 1.5 million people worldwide.
Roy’s extraordinary contributions have earned him recognition as a finalist for numerous prestigious awards, including Queensland Volunteer of the Year, further cementing his reputation as a dedicated advocate for social well-being. His relentless efforts continue to inspire and uplift communities, making a lasting impact on Australian society and beyond.
Peter Dutton, the federal member for Dickson, praised Dr. Roy’s achievements in a Facebook post, "Using digital platforms, he has expanded these vital programs to reach over 1.5 million people. His extraordinary efforts have also earned him recognition as a finalist for numerous prestigious awards, including Queensland Volunteer of the Year."
Currently, Dr. Roy serves as the director and consultant/advisor (planning, design, development, and social science) at D4 Fourth Dimension. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environment and Landscape Ecology from Griffith University.
The Dickson Citizen of the Year Award is part of the annual Dickson Community Awards, organized by Peter Dutton, leader of the opposition of Australia. The award highlights individuals who have made significant contributions to the community through volunteer work. This year, 16 individuals were honored for their efforts.
During the award ceremony, Dutton emphasized the importance of Australian citizenship and the role individuals like Dr. Roy play in shaping the nation's future.
"To be an Australian citizen is to win the lottery of life," Dutton stated. "As we celebrate the best country in the world, we do so respectfully—honoring our Indigenous culture, our British heritage, and the great migrant story."
In concluding remarks, Dutton also shared, "People who came here with not a dollar in their pocket and yet got an education or worked hard and educated their children, and now their subsequent generations are more Australian than anyone."
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