Amar Singh (born 1983[1]) is the founder and president of Turbans 4 Australia, a non-profit which provides food hampers and disaster related charity in Australia[2][3] He was the recipient of the 2023 Local Hero of Australia award.
[1] He experienced racism at an early age which left him determined to educate others about Sikhs and what it means to be Australian.
[5][6] Singh started Turbans 4 Australia in 2015 after experiencing racism whilst driving.
[7] He started with the goal to provide assistance for all Australians, and to educate about the Sikh community.
[8] He was awarded the 2023 Local Hero of Australia award[1][9] Singh drove around Australia in 2023 in support of the 'Yes' vote for the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum.