Dr. Sarah Arachchi – Paediatrician | Medical Educator | Advocate for Women in Medicine

Dr. Sarah Arachchi is a Melbourne-based paediatrician, medical educator, and advocate for diversity and gender equity in healthcare. A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), she is committed to improving child health outcomes, mentoring young doctors, and challenging systemic barriers in medicine.

As an active member of the Women in Medicine Committee at AMA Victoria, she has a strong interest in supporting and mentoring female doctors, workplace equity, and leadership opportunities for women in medicine. She also co-convenes a paediatric educational session called VicFeat for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Dr Arachchi has also been involved in organising medical conferences around Australia and in medical education, currently co-editing a second paediatric clinical book. 

A trusted voice in public health, Dr. Arachchi has contributed expert insights to ABC, The Guardian, Women’s Agenda, Nine Honey, and Pedestrian TV. She has worked with the Victorian Government on health campaigns, including public health messaging, ensuring accurate, accessible medical communication.

Her upcoming book, Brown.Female.Doctor. (Monash University Publishing) explores identity, resilience, and the challenges of being a woman of color in medicine. Drawing from her experience as a first-generation migrant and female doctor, she sheds light on race, gender, and professional hierarchy in medicine, advocating for a more inclusive healthcare system.

Clinically, Dr. Arachchi specialises in paediatrics, focusing on behavioural and developmental challenges, sleep, infections, and parenting support. She is passionate about bridging the gap between medical expertise and everyday family concerns, equipping parents with the knowledge they need to support their children’s health.

A sought-after speaker, she has addressed audiences at Creative Careers in Medicine, AMA Victoria’s Women in Medicine forums, and paediatric educational events on women in medicine, work-life balance, paediatrics, and the intersection of race and gender in professional spaces.

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