2018/2019 Annual Report

Awards
2019 YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Mr Gurtej Sohal
Gurtej has continuously been selfless and
devotes his time serving and helping the
Community. Gurtej has been involved in
3 major organisations this year: St John
Ambulance South Australia, Australian Air
Force Cadets (6 Wing and Oaktree the
‘Young People Lead Movement to end Poverty’). Gurtej has
achieved a lot at a young age and has undertaken a lot of
responsibility too. Gurtej is a hard worker and an enthusiastic
individual who always puts others first.
Gurtej is always working hard to ensure that the Community
becomes a better place. He constantly mentors new young
first aiders and ensures everyone in the division is passionate
about providing volunteer first aid.
At Air Force Cadets, he provides leadership to his squadron
and is a role model to future leaders. Gurtej helps cadets
develop an interest in the Australian Defence Force and
aviation in general. Gurtej and his peers are constantly
working hard to end poverty.
NAIDOC Award
NAIDOC Youth Awards recognise the
sporting, educational, musical, artistic,
cultural or Community service achievements
of a young Aboriginal person who lives in the
City of Campbelltown.
Kaya Scott
Kaya Scott was Council’s 2018 NAIDOC Youth Award Winner.
Kaya grew up in Ceduna and moved to Adelaide boarding
at Rostrevor College. Kaya takes a leadership role to support
younger Aboriginal students transitioning to boarding school
from home. He is part of the Indigenous Youth Leadership
Program and South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training
Academy. Kaya is pursuing an AFL career but also focusing
academically to study law enforcement or forensic science
post school.
Council Awards
During the year, Council was successful in achieving the following awards:
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Finalist - Parks & Leisure Australia (SA/NT) Playspace Award (