Head of Partnerships at the Black Dog Institute and founder of the Superhero Walk, Tasman Cassim has been announced as the Parkes Shire's Australia Day ambassador.

He's among the 80 inspirational Australians - who include innovators, educators, musicians, healthcare professionals, elite athletes and environmental advocates - who will take part in events across NSW as Australia Day ambassadors.

These outstanding citizens and local heroes are handpicked each year by the Australia Day Council of NSW for

their exceptional contributions to the community to inspire national spirit.

Mr Cassim will join the Parkes community on January 26 for a day of meaningful celebrations, his tasks include helping to officiate ceremonies, present certificates at citizenship ceremonies, judge competitions such as the Golden Yabby Race at the Parkes Showground at the end of the day and visit the shire's villages.

Mr Cassim’s achievements make him an inspiring choice to help Reflect, Respect and Celebrate what it means to be Australian.

He is passionate about creating positive change.

With 20 years in sales and marketing in the travel industry, he now focuses on uniting the For Purpose and For Profit sectors to address key social challenges.

Through his Superhero Walk, Mr Cassim has walked more than 1000km since 2015, raising more than $100,000 for Australians in need, embodying his commitment to community and resilience.

Now in its 34th year, the NSW Australia Day Ambassador Program is the largest in the country.