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Inspiring Australians Student Summit
Amber was invited back for a second Inspiring Australians Student Summit, this time at Woodville High School, joining history-making astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Dr Karl, Australia's doctor of curiosity, as one of three keynote speakers for the day. Over 600 students from nine visiting schools came together for a morning built around staying curious, asking questions, embracing resilience, and dreaming boldly about their futures. Amber brought the youth voice and comm
May 15


National Schools Constitutional Convention 2026 - Official Dinner Keynote
Amber has been invited by the Executive Director of National Curriculum Services to deliver a keynote address at the Official Dinner of the 2026 National Schools Constitutional Convention, to be held at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on 25 March 2026. The NSCC began as an initiative of the Constitutional Centenary Federation in 1995 and brings together 120 students from across all school sectors to engage directly with complex constitutional questions. The 2
Mar 25


Inspiring Australians Student Summit - Riverbanks College
Amber was one of three keynote speakers at the Inspiring Australians Student Summit at Riverbanks College, hosted by the Australia Day Council of South Australia. Over 400 students heard from Sam Bloom, World Para Surfing champion and author, His Excellency Dr Richard Harris SC OAM, Governor's Deputy and Thai cave rescue diver, and Amber as the 2025 SA Young Australian of the Year. Together they shared lessons on resilience, trust, teamwork, and the power of youth voice. Ambe
Aug 22, 2025


Fleurieu Youth Climate Summit
At Investigator College, 2 SAYF members facilitated a workshop empowering young people to form their own youth-led committees for climate action. Participants explored what local leadership looks like in practice and left with concrete tools to organise in their own communities. It was one of the clearest examples of what happens when young people are given a real room and a real facilitator.
Jun 5, 2025


Kangaroo Island Schools Presentation
3 SAYF members spent a day across Parndana and Kingscote campuses speaking to over 400 young people in Years 7 to 12 about youth advocacy, resilience, and leadership. The visit marked the beginning of something significant for Kangaroo Island, building the connections and foundations for what is now the established Kangaroo Island Youth Movement.
Mar 28, 2025


Youth Leadership Academy Australia National Tour - Keynote
Amber delivered a keynote at the Youth Leadership Academy Australia's City One National Tour stop in Adelaide, speaking to over 1,000 students from 90 schools across two days, with some travelling from as far as Port Lincoln and Mildura. The event was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre and brought together primary and secondary school students around themes of leadership, growth, and connection. Amber shared her story and her work with the South Australian Youth Forum, ma
Mar 2, 2025


Co-Lead, Youth Voice Initiative - Specialised Assistance School for Youth (SASY)
Since January 2025, Amber has been working as a contracted Co-Lead to establish the Youth Voice Initiative at the Specialised Assistance School for Youth. Working alongside passionate students and dedicated staff, this role involves building a student-led committee from the ground up, one that identifies concerns, highlights gaps, and explores opportunities for improvement within the school. This is Stream Two in practice: an individual contract, brokered through Amber's exis
Dec 31, 2024
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