Young leader a shining light
Roqya Husseini, deputy chair of Cultura's Multicultural Youth Council, has received the Victorian Refugee Youth Leadership Award. The honour recognises her leadership, advocacy and commitment to a fairer society. Governor of Victoria Margaret Gardner and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Paul Edbrooke presented the award at Government House on Wednesday 14 October. Husseini works with young people from diverse cultural communities to advocate for their issues and increase representation of young people from refugee backgrounds. Cultura chief executive Jess Harper said the organisation was incredibly proud of her work.