Ten young local aspiring leaders were hosted at the inaugural SPEAK UP program in Cooma courtesy of the Country Universities Centre (CUC) Snowy Monaro, in partnership with the University of Canberra.
Federal Member for Eden Monaro Kristy McBain said the program is a dynamic leadership and public speaking initiative designed for young people aged 16-18 in the Snowy Monaro region.
“It provides young locals with the skills, confidence, and connections necessary to become tomorrow’s local leaders,” Ms McBain said
PHOTO: Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna (left) Federal Member for Eden Monaro Kristy McBain (Centre) Member for Monaro Steve Whan (Right) with students of the SPEAK UP Program.
The students who joined the program were:
- Jindabyne High School student, Emelia Greville and Hunter Clark;
- St Patrick’s Parish School students, Hanna Aby and Lilly Coombe;
- Snowy Mountains Grammar School student, Kai Pietrass-Wong;
- St Mary MacKillop College students, Ben Porter, Oluhle Gasa, Kaitlyn Bosco (formerly St Patrick’s) Caleb Ventura and Molly Taylor (formally Snowy Mountains Christian School).
At the completion of the program in April, members of the public will be invited to come and hear these future leaders speak at Cooma Little Theatre.
Ms McBain thanked Snowy Hydro, the University of Canberra, Bradley Roche and a community donor for their generous support of the program.
PHOTO: Future leaders engaging with the leaders of today.