Abbas Ibrahim is the Wyndham Young Person of the Month for January.
Dedicated to encouraging inclusion, Abbas aims to inspire others to believe in their own potential and understand that who they were yesterday doesn’t limit who they become.
He became a leader in his school and the community and helped coordinate events like Spirit Week, Harmony Day, MND fundraisers and pyjama day.
Programs that promote mental health awareness, cultural pride and leadership development, especially for multicultural youth are among his other works in Wyndham.
He also volunteers at Wyndham Primary Athletics, supporting multicultural youth programs and contributes to community initiatives that aim to improve young people’s mental health and instil cultural pride through the Hararian Organisation of Victoria Inc.
In the last year, Abbas said he has made an effort to step up and be a local leader.
“I am most passionate about creating inclusive spaces where young people feel valued, confident and supported, especially those who may feel unheard or unsure of themselves, as I once did.
“My personal turnaround over the past year has shown me how powerful it is when someone believes in your potential, and I aim to use my leadership to offer that same encouragement to others.
“Through event planning, mentoring, public speaking and community involvement, I focus on amplifying youth voices, celebrating multicultural identity and breaking down barriers that prevent students from feeling connected.”
One Wyndham recipients are residents aged between 12 to 25 who are deemed role models to other young people.
Each month council selects a Wyndham resident to be awarded the Young Person of the Month and winners are awarded a $300 gift voucher of their choice and other prizes.
