Creative advocate and writer Siya has been announced as Wyndham’s Young Person of the Month for May.
Siya, 17, encourages young people to follow their creative passions and dreams through acting, drama, dance, movies and writing.
Through advocacy, she wants she reaches to gain a greater sense of self-esteem, confidence, improve their leadership skills and strengthen their personal identity.
“It’s really good that someone like me has been recognised because that serves to motivate me and is a testament to show what I am doing is right,” Siya said.
To date, she has collected a slew of academic and leadership awards for a commitment to extracurricular activities, studies and the community.
Some of her biggest achievements include winning the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership award in 2023, participating in Western Metropolitan MP Trung Luu’s Academic Achievement Monash Scholars Program and winning The Age’s Essay Writing Competition.
One of the ways in which she tries to empower her fellow young people is through volunteering for The Westsider publication.
“I think writing is one of the most accessible forms of media nowadays with everyone having phones, and when you are writing you can think about something thoroughly,” Siya said.
For Siya, writing is a form of communication that stands forever.
“Writing is timeless, it’s always there,” she said.
One Wyndham recipients are residents aged 12-25 who positively contribute to the Wyndham community and are role models to other young people.
Winners are awarded a $300 gift voucher of their choice and other prizes.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/youth-services/awards-competitions/one-wyndham
