This was his motivation when he founded the Toongabbie Legal Centre and became the director of the Australian Multicultural Forum and an executive of the United India Association.

And it is the reason why Mr Benjamin, who is an Indian Australian, was selected as one of the first People of Australia Ambassadors for Multiculturalism.

The 40 ambassadors give advice to help and strengthen national multicultural policies.

The inaugural program aims to promote the good work of local champions and share their ideas to strengthen ties in the community.

Mr Benjamin said more work needed be done to ensure that migrants feel they belong to the community.

The legal service he established three years ago is run by volunteers and offers advice on a pro bono basis.

"There are a large number of migrants who don't feel connected and there is lots of tension on lots of different levels," Mr Benjamin said. "It's important that people realise we are living in a multicultural Australia. We need to celebrate the different cultures so that everyone can feel connected to society and Australia at large."

Mr Benjamin will be an ambassador until the end of the year and he will discuss initiatives with his fellow ambassadors in Canberra at the end of the month.

"I want to make a difference and I want to barrack for the people," he said. "I want to see continuous improvement for the community."