Casey-Cardinia Women's Health Prize 

Congratulations to Dakota Brown!

We are thrilled to celebrate Dakota Brown (Year 9, A1) who has been awarded Runner-Up in the Casey-Cardinia Women's Health Prize for 2025 (Written Stream). 

Dakota's powerful essay on Women's Mental Health examines the impact of social expectations, body image pressures, and social media on young women's wellbeing, highlighting how these forces can drive unrealistic standards of perfection. 

Through her thoughtful analysis, Dakota champions awareness, authenticity, and self-acceptance as vital tools for challenging these pressures and fostering healthier, more positive identities. 

View the article below:

Well done, Dakota – your voice and insights are making a real difference!