Ben
I come from a really strict, traditional, Cook Island family. Where when our elders say don’t do this, you don’t, and when they say…
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Iavana
When I was in year seven I was labelled a ‘bad boy’ by everyone. I wagged classes and disrespected teachers and my peers. I…
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Waimarie
“I’ve always loved the fact that I am Maori. It’s a real treasure to be able to communicate in Te Reo because I didn’t…
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Sharon
When I was fourteen, I learnt that other people saw my potential more than I did. I dropped out of school and started working…
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Fou and Katerina
When I left school I wanted to be a police officer. I did all the pre-requisites and just had to wait six months till…
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Lorelle
“I’m a classical pianist. It’s hard work. I have often felt isolated, anxious, vulnerable, not good enough, and a huge (and unnecessary) need to…
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Steve
“My mother was my protector, supporter and believed in me. Sport became my escape from reality and shielded me from becoming a target at…
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Joshua
“I was seventeen when I wrote a spoken word poem called ‘Brown Brother’. It went viral and suddenly I became a public speaker. I…
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Nadine
I was thirty seven when I met my husband online. We chatted everyday through Skype and Email and then in person when he came…
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Annemarie
This mum and Youth Worker at Alfriston College is extending her love and passion for youth beyond her four walls and into the Randwick…
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