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National Youth Roundtable 2004 Member Profiles

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Communities Team Report - December 2004

Team Members:

Ali Childs

Ali Childs - Kalang, NSW

Ali, 24, is a full-time mother of two.

She would like to draw on personal experience to explore the effects of prison sentences on inmates and their families, particularly children.
Ula Wiszniewski

Ula Wiszniewski - Turramurra, NSW

Ula, 22, is studying Law at the University of Sydney.

She also works part-time as an Assistant Manager at CCK Discount Vitamins Pty Ltd and is interested in the health of Australian young people, cultural diversity and gender equality.
Jarrod Ayres

Jarrod Ayres - Port Lincoln, SA

Jarrod, 21, is a police officer from Port Lincoln. He is also the coordinator of the Nyroca Scout Camp for children at risk.

Through his work, Jarrod is interested in Indigenous youth and associated social and health issues, youth employment and issues surrounding young offenders.
Sebastian De Brennan

Sebastian De Brennan - Mosman, NSW

Sebastian De Brennan, 23, is currently attending the University of Western Sydney where he is studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Management)/Bachelor of Law.

Sebastian is passionate about youth leadership, access and justice, and improving education in Western Sydney.
Mark Loong

Mark Loong - Sovereign Islands, QLD

Mark Loong, 16, is a Year 11 student at A.B. Patterson College on the Gold Coast. He also works as a casual sales assistant with a local jewellery store.

Mark is interested in expanding the rights of young Australians, as well as strengthening the links between youth councils and the various tiers of Government.
Jo Cinquina

Jo Cinquina - Greenwood, WA

Jo, 20, is a youth worker and Christian leadership group leader.

Through his direct interaction with young people, Jo would like to look at alcohol and drug abuse among teenagers, the relational needs of young people, and providing sufficient entertainment activities for young people.
Craig Porter

Craig Porter - Windsor, QLD

Craig, 19, is passionate about addressing youth homelessness and the housing shortage in his community.

He is also interested in investigating the impact of an aging population in Tasmania.
Liz Pohlmann

Liz Pohlmann - Kirwan, QLD

Liz, 22, a mother of two, works full-time as a Mental Health Project Officer with the Townsville Division of General Practice.

She is also studying Psychology at the Central Queensland University.

Liz is interested in the mental health of young people, young parents and youth housing and accommodation.