Samantha Bing, a 40-under-40 Icon of Change in Australia

Icons of Change International Awards 2026
International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development
Samantha Bing
Regional Manager, Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Co-Founder, Homeless Christmas Drive
Executive Director, Women's Federation for World Peace Australia
Board Director, Saving Animals from Euthanasia Inc.
Board Director, Companion Animal Network Australia
McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum 2023 Scholarship Recipient
Committee Member, United Nations Association of Australia
Icons of Change 40-Under-40 Category
SDG Focus: Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Young Changemaker for Homelessness Awareness, Disability Advocacy, and Community-Led Sustainable Development (Australia)
Samantha Bing is an inspiring Australian advocate, campaigner, and emerging global changemaker dedicated to advancing social inclusion, homelessness awareness, disability rights, and sustainable community development. Through a powerful blend of grassroots activism and strategic leadership, she creates compassionate, people-centered solutions that uplift vulnerable communities and drive meaningful societal change.
Samantha is particularly recognised for her impactful work addressing homelessness and social inequality in Australia. She designs and leads awareness campaigns that combine authentic storytelling, community engagement, public education, and digital advocacy to challenge stigma, amplify lived experiences, and build greater public empathy. Through targeted fundraising, volunteer mobilisation, and strategic partnerships, she strengthens frontline homelessness services and encourages collective responsibility toward more inclusive societies.
Her advocacy extends to international development, peacebuilding, disability inclusion, and youth leadership. Samantha believes that sustainable progress is only achievable when every individual — regardless of circumstance — is afforded dignity, accessibility, and genuine opportunity to participate in decision-making processes.
As a passionate young leader, she harnesses the power of communication, human connection, and collaborative partnerships to inspire civic participation and empower others to become active agents of change. Her service-oriented approach reflects a deep commitment to creating equitable, resilient, and compassionate communities.
For her dedicated, heartfelt leadership in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 10 through homelessness advocacy, social inclusion initiatives, disability empowerment, and community-driven sustainable development that uplifts vulnerable populations and develop greater equity in Australia and beyond, Samantha Bing is proudly recognised as a 2026 Young Icon of Change.
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