[2][3] He was studying towards his final year of medicine at the University of Melbourne whilst travelling by boat to and from Helsinki for the 1952 Olympics but nevertheless managed to finish amongst the top students of his graduating year.

At his consulting rooms in St. Kilda Road, Melbourne he conducted individual and group therapy sessions for many years.

[citation needed] Orchard decided to retire voluntarily in 2010, however he later applied to the Medical Board of Australia for re-registration, which was initially refused by the board, but overruled on appeal finding no grounds were made out.

[citation needed] On 28 October 2014, Orchard died at the age of 84.

[5] He had four children, including John Orchard (doctor), and twelve grandchildren.