Youth mental health is an important topic for many families and Proserpine State High School Year 12 student Nathan Richards is passionate about the topic.
Nathan has been accepted into the Mental Health Foundation Australia’s Youth Leaders Program (YLP) for 2024 and is the only high school student selected, with the other leaders being current university students.
Nathan said it was a great honour to be accepted into the program as one of 16 from across the country.
“I’m hoping to raise greater awareness about youth mental health for rural towns to help improve support services,” he said.
This year Nathan was named the first ambassador at his school for the Push For Better Foundation that aims to raise awareness and remove stigmas when talking about mental health.
He was also one of the first six b kinder ambassadors named at Proserpine State High School as part of the b kinder foundation.
Proserpine State High School Principal Don McDermid said Nathan has never underestimated the impact his actions can make on his peers and the wider community.
“It’s impressive to witness Nathan’s actions and passion towards making a difference to the wellbeing of Australia’s youth,” he said.
“Now he takes his vision to a national level. It’s very inspiring!”
As part of the YLP Nathan will take part in a series of webinars and discussions with businesses, parliamentarians, government organisations and agencies, universities, TAFE colleges, schools and professionals working in the mental health sector.
They will be discussing issues youth are faced with regarding mental health and what it is younger Australians require when it comes to support and advocacy.
Proserpine State High School Principal Don McDermid and Nathan Richards. Photo supplied
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
