| 1. Deepak comes from a Punjabi family with beliefs in non-violence and respect for all religions. |
| 2. Having completed engineering in India, he moved to Australia in 1996. |
| 3. He is proficient in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English, and Sanskrit languages. |
| 4. Deepak has played a significant role in assisting new migrants and fostering their integration. |
| 5. His advocacy against racism is centered around the message 'Racism, it stops with me'. |
| 6. He actively campaigns against domestic violence within the Indian communities in Australia. |
| 7. Deepak has been appointed the People of Australia Ambassador twice, a White Ribbon Ambassador, and an Australia Day Ambassador for four consecutive years. |
| 8. He made history as the first Australian of Indian descent to be named Multicultural Champion by Victoria's state government for his volunteer work as a Justice of Peace and Community Liaison Officer in Metro, Melbourne. |
| 9. He arrived in Australia as an international student with only $20 in his pocket after paying tuition fees. |
| 10. He is a Justice of Peace and has extended support in community work including youth engagement, multifaith community partnerships, and suicide prevention initiatives. |
