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An Influential Voice in Literature & Cultural Expression
An Influential Voice in Literature & Cultural Expression
Rekha Rajvanshi is an award-winning bilingual author and poet who has spent over two decades building literary bridges between India and Australia. Based in Sydney, she is a full-time Learning and Support Teacher with the NSW Department of Education, dedicating her days to children with special needs while spending her evenings writing, translating, and organizing cultural events.
She is the Founder and President of Indian Literary & Art Society of Australia (ILASA) Inc., established in 2011 to preserve and promote Indian literature and art, inspire younger generations, and strengthen cultural ties between India and Australia. Through her work, she fosters meaningful dialogue and celebrates cultural diversity across communities.
Her mission is clear: To ensure languages and literature are passed on to the next generation, preventing cultural heritage from fading away. Through her work, she creates dialogues that bring Australian and Indian voices together in celebration of diversity.
A Journey of Poetry, Purpose & Impact
A Journey of Poetry, Purpose & Impact
From India to Australia, Rekha's journey has been one of bridging cultures through education and literature. Living between two worlds shaped her unique voice and ignited her mission to preserve languages and create spaces where stories could flourish across borders.
Her Contribution Through Literature
Her Contribution Through Literature
Rekha has authored 15 books, subedited 1 and edited 5 anthologies showcasing multicultural Australia. Her work is taught in six Indian universities including Delhi University
Her translation of Aboriginal Dreamtime stories from English to Hindi earned her the prestigious National AUSIT Excellence in Translation Award—building bridges between Indigenous Australian and Hindi speaking cultures.
Key Recognitions:
UP Hindi Sansthan's Hindi Prasar Samman (₹2.5 lakhs, 2021)
Dr. Sarojini Naidu Award (2020)
Sahitya Ratna Samman, Tokyo (2024)
Speaker at World Hindi Conference, Fiji (2023)
शब्दों में बुनती हूँ दो संस्कृतियों का सेतु, जहाँ हर कहानी एक पुल है, हर कविता एक संवाद,
शब्दों में बुनती हूँ दो संस्कृतियों का सेतु, जहाँ हर कहानी एक पुल है, हर कविता एक संवाद,
हर अनुवाद एक मिलन।
हर अनुवाद एक मिलन।
रेखा राजवंशी
Commitment to Community
Commitment to Community
For 12 consecutive years, Rekha has organized the Pink Ribbon Breakfast raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Her fundraising efforts have supported Queensland flood relief, diabetes research, cataract operations in India, and education for underprivileged children.
She taught Hindi at the University of Sydney's Centre for Continuing Education until 2018. Through ILASA, she has organized Australia-wide competitions, virtual festivals during COVID-19, and launched books by emerging writers.
Today, Rekha continues empowering special needs children by day while writing, translating, and mentoring young writers by evening—a tireless advocate for literature, language, and community connection.
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