Emma's Story

"I heard about Young Leaders from school friends. I was a little nervous to meet new people but quickly made lots of friends.

"I really enjoy talking about things that matter to me and hanging out with everyone. I’ve developed my public speaking skills and feel more confident."

*Hobsons Bay Youth Services, as part of Hobsons Bay City Council, is a child-safe organisation. To protect the young person’s identity, their name has been changed and a stock image used. Their story has been shared with permission.