Rhiannon Rawlins

Rhiannon Rawlins has shown remarkable leadership within Korumburra Secondary College and the local community. Her ability to inspire people to work together have resulted in successful initiatives that have beneﬁted her peers and South Gippsland residents.

As part of the Rural Youth Ambassadors program, Rhiannon developed a Student Run Council at her school and has been able to unite and amplify student voices. Rhiannon’s ability to gain trust across year-levels and her excellent chairperson skills have resulted in strong participation in the group, meaning it will continue after her participation concludes.

Rhiannon is a strong advocate for student wellbeing and students having ownership over their learning. Her advocacy was instrumental in the installation of the College’s new CrossFit Stations, ensuring that student voice directly inﬂuenced the design and purpose of this project. Her efforts have provided lasting beneﬁts to current and future students, promoting active lifestyles and pride in our school environment, and providing a legacy for future students.

Rhiannon’s leadership has extended beyond the school gates. Through her Vocational Major Project, she established a meaningful connection between elderly residents in our community and Year 12 students, fostering intergenerational understanding and shared learning. Rhiannon initiated a Meals on Wheels program that connected students with local elderly residents. The program supported local seniors to live independently and it gave students a broader perspective and appreciation for their elders. She delivered meals regularly throughout 2022 and 2023, before handing the project on to a new group of students who were able to continue her valuable work.

Rhiannon is the ﬁrst non-school captain to be invited to join School Council at Korumburra Secondary College. Her thoughtful insights have been noted by other Council members and have lead to decision-making that better reflects students’ needs and views.

One of the key markers of Rhiannon’s leadership is her ability to gain community buy-in and set up processes that allow projects to continue when she is no longer involved. This shows a remarkable capacity to plan for the future and drive collective action towards a common goal.