Youth Leadership Conference

I was very privileged to be able to attend the Youth Leadership Conference in South Wharf with my fellow Student Achievement, Community and Wellbeing Leaders. I was able to meet many amazing school leaders from around the state and discuss the many rolls of being a leader. 

One of the important questions that was opposed at the beginning of the conference was ‘What does leadership mean to you.’  It took me a while to consider the many facets of leadership, and one notion that stood out to me was that ‘Leadership means to always put others before you and to always set a good example by being a great role model to others.’ 

Being in an environment with likeminded peers was very motivating and to share ideas about how we can better our school environments left me with a lot to consider. 

The Conference really inspired me individually to help and support my community as much as I can. One thing that stood out for me, and that I noted was quite an empowering point for secondary school students to hear, was Wil Massara, CEO and founder of Youth Leadership Academy Australia, exclaim ‘Age does not define success’. I believe this point was one that resounded with all Student Leaders on the day. It is never too early or too late to begin your leadership journey! 

Lealiinuu Lemauga Natatali

Year 12 Student Community Leader