A 21-year-old Silver Sands volunteer has been awarded a Western Australian Young Achievers award for her tireless efforts in supporting homeless youth.
While studying a full-time social work degree at Curtin University, Nikki Wormald created a social program for young Aboriginal women, volunteered as project manager for weekend basketball program Streetball, and worked for a number of other community projects.
Ms Wormald has been commended by employers, peers and young people for her ability to build rapport and work above and beyond in all areas of her work.
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The young volunteer said she had a “strong passion” for helping young people in crisis.
“I believe every young person should be given the best opportunity in life and should be supported and guided to reach their goals, and live to the best of their abilities…regardless of their individual circumstances,” she said.
“These young people are the most resilient individuals who have so many strengths and abilities that go unnoticed.”
She was presented the Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award on Saturday evening at Pan Pacific Perth, in front of an audience of over 450 people.
It was one of ten awards given to young people across the state.
The Western Australia Young Achiever Awards began in 2016 to acknowledge and promote the positive achievements of all young people up to 29-years-old.