Mr Vernon Victor Da Gama is a barrister and very well known in the Community. Vernon helped several members of the Indian Community in giving legal advice whenever required. He has been the Founding President of the Australian Indian Innovations Inc (AIII)since its inception.

Vernon is an active member of the Goan Overseas Association of Victoria and the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria Inc (FIAV), representing the Goan Association. He is also currently a trustee of the FIAV. In October 2008, he received the Victorian Parliamentary Friends of India of the Parliament of Victoria “Award of Excellence”.