Atticus Tan, also known as the ‘the bicycle boy of Point Cook’, has been recognised as Wyndham’s Young Citizen of the Year for 2025.
The 16-year-old has used his knowledge of bicycle repair to salvage and repair more 150 abandoned bicycles since late 2022.
Through his time, labour and donations, many members of the community have been gifted the ability to commute to and from work and school.
“Rescuing, fixing and giving away bikes started as a simple way for me to help the community, but it quickly became something much bigger,” he said
“I am truly honoured to receive this award.”
Atticus also conducts free bicycle repair sessions at Alamanda College, where he teaches students maintenance skills to keep more bicycles on the road and out of landfill, helping people save money and resources.
Through his endeavour, he said he learned that kindness is powerful.
“This effort has taught me that every small act of kindness can make a big difference and impact.”
Outside of his bicycle restoration mission, Atticus is also an elite sailor who represented Australia at the 2023 Optimist Sailing Championships in Morocco.
Sailing is another platform in which Atticus uses his skills to serve his community by coaching junior programs at local sailing clubs.
Atticus said that he believed everyone has skills that enrich the Wyndham community.
“I believe every citizen has a gift to this country and that every small skill that one possesses can play a big part in building up the community.”
“I am grateful to be part of such a supportive community and I hope that you will also step up and make this community the home you want it to be.”
Jaidyn Kennedy
