Share the start of Prath's journey.

Hello Club presidents of clubs in District 9560 and all dedicated members!

Since I became District Governor Nominee, the year has gone very quickly. 

Now as the District Governor-elect, I would like to connect with you all so that we can develop a friendly and cooperative environment for us to work together next year. I believe the clubs and the members are the backbone of Rotary.  The more energised they are, the better the outcomes for Rotary. I am aware that you all are doing amazing things around the country. I want to join hands with you all and continue and enhance what we are doing.

Please feel free to contact me with any ideas you have.

My wife , Inthu, and I are looking forward to the two years ahead of us and wanting to work cooperatively with you all.

My background information about me is below for your information.

I will be contacting each club president sometime in the future for a chat.

Regards to you all.

Prath Prathapan, DGE 9560

My short CV

Sabaratnam Prathapan Dr, (h.c) – FIEAust FCPA CPEng NER APEC Engineer is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Engineering at Charles Darwin University (CDU). He is a civil engineer with almost 45 years of experience.

Prath was the president of the Engineers Australia Northern Division for two years and is a previous recipient of the Northern Professional Engineer of the year award.

Prath also holds Bachelor of Business in accounting resulting in FCPA professional qualification. Other qualification Master of Engineering, Diploma teaching and a Honorary Doctor of Letters.

Prath was born in Sri Lanka. When he was 19 years old left for England to attend university where he received a Bsc Hons in Civil Engineering.

Prath started his lecturing career in Singapore. He came to Darwin in 1978 after a four-year period in Singapore.

When NT University was established, he became a Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Prath also held the CEO position of a government department called NT Training and Employment Authority.

He has been member of Rotary for more than 35 years as past president and has held many different portfolios and committee positions.

Prath has been coordinating the National Youth Science Forum program in Darwin for 15 years. He was also the District Chair for peace Scholarship for District 9550.

Prath is married to Inthumathy (Inthu). They have two grown-up boys.

Inthu has a Bachelor of Education degree, she has worked at primary teaching level and in libraries.