What compels a successful Australian professional to leave their thriving career to serve a community? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Mrs. Usha Rani Gulapalli, the newly elected President of the Hindu Society Victoria, to hear her extraordinary story. A testament to the power of service, Mrs. Gulapalli’s journey began with early struggles as a migrant in the pharmaceutical industry before pivoting to full-time community dedication. Her commitment was formally recognized when she received the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award in 2001 and later the prestigious Victoria’s Multicultural Award for Excellence (Meritorious Service to the Community) in December 2012. Now, she is fully dedicating her life and expertise to the Shiva Vishnu Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Discover her ambitious vision for its future, which includes: Digitizing the vast religious library. Securing grants for vital new facilities. Expanding essential community programs. This is more than a story about a temple; it’s about building a ‘home away from home’ for the Indian diaspora—a vital center for faith, culture, and community connection. Watch to be inspired by her journey and learn how you can become a part of this amazing community initiative.