Shiela Lal
Shiela Lal, of Mt Roskill, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community, on 15 April 2008. Mrs Lal, who is pictured after the ceremony with the Governor-General and Mrs Susan Satyanand and friends and family, is an interpreter in the Indian community, and is involved with the Indian Dance School. She is a volunteer with Victim Support, promotes World Vision in schools and is secretary of the Parnell Mainstreet Corporation.