<div>Hi, my name is Ethan. I’ve been honoured to be named Young Australian of the Year (Townsville region) in both 2019 and 2025, and earlier this month, I was recognised as 1 of 12 recipients of the Senior High School Citizenship Award 2025 by the Order of Australia Association (Queensland Branch).
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<div>But awards aside – what really matters to me is helping others. Since I was 10 years old, I’ve dedicated every birthday to giving back to those in need. Last year, I focused on supporting people experiencing homelessness.
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<div>This year is extra special – as I turn 18 and graduating high school, I want to make this birthday project bigger than ever! That’s why I’ve created the “Bags for Stars” project.
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<div>The idea is simple but powerful:
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<li>Provide 200 children aged 6–12 with backpacks filled with school supplies.
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<div>These bags will go to children from families experiencing hardship – whether financial struggles, single-parent households, domestic violence survivors, or carers working tirelessly to provide safe homes.
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<div>Every bag will mean:
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<div>✔️ Less stress for families,
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<div>✔️ Pride and confidence for kids, and
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<div>✔️ A stronger belief in the power of education.
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<div>But I can’t do this alone. I need your help.
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<div>How you can support:
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<div>•	Donate any amount towards supplies like backpacks, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, scissors, glue sticks and exercise books; or
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<div>•	Contribute vouchers so we can purchase what’s needed. Please reach out via email to me.
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<div>Your support isn’t just about school supplies – it’s about giving children hope, dignity, and the belief that their community truly cares.
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<div>I’d love for all contributions to be received by 30 October 2025, so we can prepare and distribute the bags before I graduate this year.
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<div>Together, we can create brighter futures for local kids – and help them shine like the stars they are!
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<div>Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness,
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<div>Ethan
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