Canowindra High students Hayley Stephens and Lillian Harrison are among the students selected for the 2024 Ten4Ten program.
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Run by Regional Development Australia Central West the program was first introduced in 2020 with the aim of providing a unique mentoring experience to youth leaders by connecting them with community champions.
Students from Orange High, James Sheahan Catholic High and Kinross Wolaroi School have also been selected to take part.
The program runs over the course of the school year in the Orange, Blayney, and Cabonne local government areas, and is open to all Year 11 students in these regions.
Ten students will take part and will be paired with a mentor from various sectors of the community.
This year's mentors are:
- Amy van de Ven, Franchisee of Quest Orange
- Andrew Gee MP, Federal Member for Calare
- Amy Gormly, General Manager Central NSW Business HQ
- Charles Henley, Solicitor Blackwell Short Lawyers
- Joshua Devitt, Chief Engineer Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia and Committee member RDA Central West
- Peita Mages, Director Clever Cookie Academy
- Ben Chiarella, Operations Manager Virtual Rural Generalist Service Western NSW Local Health District
- Dr Jo Braid, the Burnout Recovery Doctor
- Katie Baddock, Owner/Managing Director Groundstone Pty Ltd
- Dr Gabi Staniforth, General Practitioner
Through the program, participating students are presented with numerous opportunities and experiences that enable them to connect with community leaders in a way they never have before.
A series of key events are planned throughout the year, and students and mentors also have the flexibility to arrange their own meetings and activities.
Andrew Fisher
A resident of Cowra in central west NSW I have an interest in news and community events that range from court and sport to village shows and community meeting. As regional editor I enjoy helping to collect and relay news for communities covered in print and online by the Cowra Guardian, Canowindra News, Boorowa News, Grenfell Record, Cootamundra Herald, Parkes Champion Post, Forbes Advocate and Young Witness. Email andrew.fisher@austcommunitymedia.com.au
A resident of Cowra in central west NSW I have an interest in news and community events that range from court and sport to village shows and community meeting. As regional editor I enjoy helping to collect and relay news for communities covered in print and online by the Cowra Guardian, Canowindra News, Boorowa News, Grenfell Record, Cootamundra Herald, Parkes Champion Post, Forbes Advocate and Young Witness. Email andrew.fisher@austcommunitymedia.com.au
