Community activist and mental health clinician Kamal Pasha has been honored with the Global Leader in Community Service Award at the Super Women 2026 Conclave held at the New South Wales Parliament (NSW) in Australia. He was presented with this honor at a ceremony organized at the NSW Parliament House on Thursday, September 24.
Kamal Pasha received this award in recognition of his contributions spanning more than a decade to the welfare of people with disabilities, multicultural or CALD communities, and the broader Australian society. The honor was handed over to him in the presence of members of parliament, distinguished guests, and various community and business leaders.
Led by Saroni Roy, founder of the Saroni Roy Foundation, the event was attended by NSW Parliament members Donna Davis MP, Julia Finn MP, Warren Kirby MP, Lynda Voltz MP, Mark Coure MP, Charishma Kaliyanda MP, Stephen Bali MP, and Jason Li MP, among others.
Kamal Pasha has been working in Australia's disability services sector since 2011. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Behavior Therapy and Care, President of AB Street Library, Advisor to the Cultural Diversity Network Inc (CDNI), and a Fellow of One Door Mental Health.
Alongside raising awareness and establishing rights in the fields of mental health and disability, he has also played an active role in establishing interfaith dialogue, cultural diversity, and social harmony. He is associated with various initiatives aimed at building mutual understanding and cultural solidarity among different ethnic communities in Sydney.
During the event, a panel discussion featuring the participation of female athletes highlighted inspiring stories of overcoming various obstacles, courage, leadership, and determination of women in sports.
As recognition of his long-standing contributions to community service, social inclusion, mental health, and multicultural harmony, this international honor for Kamal Pasha is also considered a proud achievement for the Bangladeshi community in Australia.
