A Broadmeadows student has been named Victoria’s Koorie Student of the Year.
Taylor Hampton, a leadership and management student from Kangan Institute’s Broadmeadows campus, was honoured with the accolade at the Victorian Training Awards ceremony on August 30.
Taylor said he is overjoyed in winning this award.
“Winning this award feels amazing. I am so proud to have had the opportunity to represent Kangan and VACCA at the Victorian Training Awards,” he said.
“Thank you to everyone who came to support me. It meant so much to have so many people cheering me on.
Kangan Institute chief executive Sally Curtain said Taylor has a bright future.
“Students like Taylor are the future of Australia, and their determination inspires us to continue delivering the critical skills they need to thrive,” she said.
Taylor, who is a proud Ngiyampaa/Wiradjuri man, enrolled in his course to enhance his career opportunities whilst working at Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA).
Through his hard work, Taylor ended up getting promoted at VACCA, including becoming the acting external training program manager who was responsible for delivering cultural training across Victoria.
He helps out his community through his work with VACCA’s Koorie FACES program and his involvement in efforts to develop a new program to support Aboriginal parents and carers.
Taylor has also co-authored a children’s book, “Our Mob,” to promote cultural pride.
Taylor will represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards in late 2024.
