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UQ YOUNGACHIEVERSPROGRAMANNUAL REPORT2017–2018

MISSIONThe UQ Young Achievers Program raises andsupports the long-term tertiary educationaspiration, career options and communitymindedness of nominated Queensland state highschool students from disadvantaged backgroundsby actively engaging and mentoring themthroughout their academic journey and beyond.2

ENABLINGBRIGHTFUTURESThe UQ Young Achievers Program contributesto building a culture of university participationwithin selected secondary schools and hasa positive impact on the families and localcommunities of the students involved.An important goal of the program is to helpstudents understand their civic responsibility ina learning environment. For this reason, YoungAchievers are required to serve as role models andvolunteers within their schools and communities.Young Achievers are identified by their schoolprincipals as OP-eligible students with thepotential to succeed at university. Since2009, more than 900 Young Achievers haveparticipated in the program. Seven cohorts ofstudents have completed secondary school andalmost 240 students are now working towards auniversity qualification.UQ values the achievements of Young Achieversand the contributions of volunteer mentors in thepursuit of their personal and professional success.3

RAISING THE BAR,CHANGING THE GAMEThe UQ Young Achievers Program offersa valuable support framework, designedto enable participants to reach theirtertiary goals.WELCOME TO OUR NEW STUDENTSIn 2017, a group of 118 highly motivated Year 10 studentsfrom 49 state secondary schools in Brisbane, Ipswich,the Darling Downs, Wide Bay-Burnett and otherregions in South West Queensland were selected tojoin the program. Of these students, 52 per cent wereattending a school in a regional or remote area ofQueensland, 57 per cent indicated they would be thefirst in their family to go to university and six per centidentified as being of Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander descent.In October, we formally welcomed the new YoungAchievers and their families, and together celebratedthe many achievements of our graduating Year 12students. These events, which were attended by schoolprincipals and guidance officers, were an opportunityto recognise the leadership potential and the manyaccomplishments of the Young Achievers.UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCEEach year, Young Achievers attend a residential campheld at a UQ residential college on the St Lucia campus.These experiences present a wonderful opportunityfor students to become familiar with the universityenvironment, establish supportive social networksand learn more about the range of post-school studyoptions that will best complement their futurecareer ambitions.MENTORINGMentoring is a critical success factor in the program.During the past 12 months, a group of 42 passionateand highly enthusiastic UQ students, many of whomwere past Young Achievers, generously volunteeredtheir time to serve as role models for the students inthe program. These mentors are a valuable source ofinformation, encouragement and friendship for youngerstudents, staying in touch with them throughout theirsenior school years and helping them to stay on trackto achieve their goals.The program has attracted growing interest amongUQ students, who recognise it as an opportunity togive back to the UQ community while enhancing theirleadership, employability and communication skills.ACCESS AND SUPPORTYoung Achievers are eligible to receive five bonus ranksto assist them in securing a place in their preferred UQprogram. In addition, the students receive transitionsupport to help them in making the move from highschool to university. Financial assistance offeredthroughout the program helps to ease the financialstress on families. In their senior years of schooling,Young Achievers receive an annual bursary of 1000and students who transition to UQ on completion ofYear 12 receive an annual scholarship to the value of 7000 a year, for up to four years.JOSIE AUSTINYear 12 – Goondiwindi State High SchoolThe UQ Young Achievers Program has mademe realise that a mind that is stretched bya new experience can never go back to itsold dimensions. Thank you for the new lifeexperiences you have given me!4

SUCCESSAT SCHOOLThe UQ Young Achievers Program aimsto support and inspire students duringtheir senior years.VALUABLE FAMILY SUPPORTInformation evenings held throughout Term 3 in 2017were greatly valued as an opportunity for families toseek more specific advice about university pathways,application processes, accommodation options andsupport services at UQ.The popularity of UQ Open Day continued, with morethan 300 people attending the Young Achievers eventsat St Lucia and Gatton. Open Day is the biggest annualevent on UQ’s calendar and is often the first time manyYoung Achiever families have had an opportunity to visita university campus.WRIT1999 – EFFECTIVE THINKINGAND WRITINGFor the first time in 2017, the UQ Young AchieversProgram offered a bursary to attend WRIT1999, asummer intensive course offered at UQ St Lucia tostudents commencing Year 12. The course aims to assiststudents who demonstrate high academic achievementto improve their critical thinking and writing skills. YoungAchievers were invited to participate from selectedschools located close to the St Lucia campus, with over30 students taking up the opportunity to participate.UNIVERSITY READINESSThe UQ Young Achievers Program continues to partnerwith UQ Student Services to help support students intheir transition to university. Hosting catch-ups andevents for Young Achievers at UQ, in association withStudent Services, ensures that students are receivingaccess to the full suite of relevant transition supportprograms and activities on offer through the University.UQ’s faculties are also heavily involved with YoungAchiever students during their learning journey.ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCESIn January, 226 Young Achievers participated in theirannual residential experience at the St Lucia campus.The students were highly motivated, eager to expandtheir knowledge and demonstrated a wholeheartedcommitment to the program.CREATING COMMUNITY SPIRITThe Young Achievers enthusiastically embraced thecommunity-service ethos of the program, volunteeringtheir time to undertake an impressive list of ‘Makinga Difference’ (MAD) Challenges. The studentsdemonstrated a great sense of civic responsibility bysupporting projects in important areas such as theenvironment, community and youth development,education, animal welfare, health, sport and the arts.5

SOCIAL ANDCOMMUNITY IMPACTMAD CHALLENGESThe Making a Difference (MAD) Challenges that YoungAchievers undertake as part of the program havesignificant impacts in not only their schools but alsotheir local communities.The most inspired MAD Challenges came from threeYoung Achievers whose positive impact benefitedstudents, parents and community members alike.MAD Challenge for the environmentShiloh Bursle, Charleville State High SchoolShiloh inspired students from Years 6–11 during a hiketwo hours outside of Charleville. Here they learnt aboutenvironmental sustainability, the destruction thatinvasive species can do to native ecosystems, and theimpact they have on the environment – both good andbad. Not only did this have a positive learning outcome,but the students also experienced the outdoors whileexercising and having fun with friends.MAD Challenge at schoolMatthew Butler, Calamvale Community CollegeMatthew produced a science show for students in Years3–6 with the hope of inspiring them to study sciencewhen they enter secondary school. Inspiring youngerstudents by making science fun and interesting was avery rewarding experience. Matthew hopes that thesestudents will choose science, technology, engineeringand mathematics subjects in the future.ZINITA SINGHYear 12 – Woodridge State High SchoolAs a Young Achiever, I’ve learnt thatgiving back to the community is crucial,as you might be making a difference insomeone’s life. The program has helped methrough my years of schooling through thecontinuous mentor phone calls. The mainhighlights are the countless opportunities,support and information you receive. Beinga Young Achiever has motivated me to domy best, make my dreams come true – andmost importantly, to never give up.6MAD Challenge in the local communityKate Dowdle, Clifton State High SchoolKate organised a fundraising walk with the proceedsgoing to the Cardiac Investigation Unit at theToowoomba Hospital. She believed this new unit wouldappreciate the financial assistance, and she chose thiscause for a personal reason, as she too has a heartcondition. Kate not only raised funds for much-neededequipment, she also helped the community, which issomething that she is truly passionate about.CONTINUOUS MENTORINGIn 2017, the ninth cohort of student mentors included halfwho were previous program participants themselves.This outlines that past students are continuing to giveback to others by sharing their experiences and inspiringthose still at school. Additionally, one UQ student hascompleted two years as a volunteer student mentor andis now undertaking the role of a senior mentor. This typeof continued involvement demonstrates the positiveimpact the program has on the UQ students involvedwith mentoring Young Achievers.

BENEFITS TOSTUDENTSON-CAMPUSEXPERIENCESVALUABLEFAMILY SUPPORTBRYCE BERRELLPrevious Young Achiever mentor and recipientBachelor of Arts/EducationYear of Graduation: 2017WRIT1999In 2011 UQ provided me with an opportunity ofa lifetime – to partake in a program that offerssupport, mentoring and guidance throughoutYears 11 and 12 and my transition to and throughuniversity. The Young Achievers Program hasshaped who I am today, both personally andprofessionally.EFFECTIVE THINKINGAND WRITING5 BONUS RANKSTO ASSIST WITHENTRY TO UQIn late 2014 I became a Young Achievers Programmentor and this was one of the happiest daysof my life. I was able to give back to a programthat gave me an incredible opportunity. Tobe a mentor was an amazing experience; itprovided me with new skills and a sense ofaccomplishment. 1000YEARS 11 AND 12ANNUAL BURSARYThe opportunities, such as attending specialevents, presenting at camps and speaking tofellow mentors and donors about my experience,assisted me on my journey. I was able to network,pass on inspiration to others and get involvedin the UQ community. I would not be who I amtoday or where I am today without the program.It changed my life.42UQ STUDENT MENTORSREGIONS THAT BENEFITFROM THE YOUNGACHIEVERS mbaDarling DownsSt aneIpswichLogan DCharleville7

CONTINUINGSUCCESS AT UQACCOMMODATION PARTNERSMany of UQ’s residential colleges, in partnership withthe University, continued to generously support theprogram by providing discounted accommodationplaces for students needing to relocate from theirhometown to take up their place at UQ. In 2017,31 Young Achievers benefited from college grants.2017 also saw the Young Achievers Program collaboratewith Atira Student Living to help students achievetheir education dreams. Six fully funded residentialaccommodation grants were created as part of thepartnership. The grants were launched with the aimof helping students overcome some of the challengesinvolved in transitioning from high school to university.The partnership between UQ and Atira StudentLiving will continue to provide great opportunities fordeserving Young Achiever students during their firstyear of study.8BOWNESS FAMILY FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPSTwo UQ Young Achievers, Zac Knight (StanthorpeState High School) and Jeremy-Keith Bott (WilsontonState High School), were selected for the prestigiousBowness Family Foundation award based on theiroutstanding academic achievement, demonstratedservice leadership and commitment to upholding thevalues of the program.TOPUNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMSTHAT YOUNG ACHIEVERSARE STUDYING AT UQArtsCommerceEngineeringHealth SciencesPhysiotherapyScience

CELEBRATING SUCCESS100969380STUDENTSCOMPLETEDYEAR 12 IN 2017YOUNG ACHIEVERS PROGRAMSTUDENT ENROLMENTS BY FACULTY IN 2018Scienceapplied to atertiary institutionMedicineaccepted an offer froma tertiary institutionHumanitiesand SocialSciencesaccepted an offerto study at UQ87% 4.3UQ Young Achiever mentor and recipientSecond-year Bachelor of Arts/Social Sciencestudent at UQThrough the Young Achievers Program, I was ableto cement the idea of continuing my education fromhigh school to university. Before I was accepted intothe program, university seemed like a distant dreamthat would only be achievable once I was older andmore mature. By attending the two residential camps,as well as constant communication with my mentors,I was inspired to believe that university wasn’t just abig dream. I will be eternally grateful for being a YoungAchiever as it has shaped and helped anchor me toknow what I want in not only university, but in life.Health andBehaviouralSciencesannual scholarship forYoung Achiever studentsat UQaverage GPAQUINNIE WARINEngineering,Architectureand IT 7000YOUNG ACHIEVERS PROGRAMSTUDENTS WHO COMMENCEDAT UQ IN 2017completed first yearBusiness,Economicsand LawSALLY ALLENUQ Young Achiever mentor and recipientSecond-year Bachelor of Science student at UQSince becoming a Young Achiever, I havebeen able to meet and share experiences withpassionate people from such diverse backgrounds.I have learnt that it really is possible to make adifference just by being community-minded andcommitted to lending a hand. The program gaveme the confidence to shoot for my dreams.9

SUCCESS BEYONDUNIVERSITYTOPPOSTGRADUATEPROGRAMSTHAT YOUNG ACHIEVERSARE STUDYING AT UQCounsellingDietetics StudiesMedicineOccupational TherapyScienceSpeech PathologyCLINT CALDICOTTCurrently completing Bachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science (Geological Sciences)graduate (2017)The Young Achievers Program provided me witha head start to university. I learnt about universitylife and when the time came to move to UQ I feltcomfortable making the transition. Having mentorsand also being a mentor myself has helped supportmy interests and goals, which in turn has helped myuniversity and career aspirations turn into a reality.Throughout my studies at UQ I have been workingtowards a career in geology, in which I graduatedin 2017. I am continuing my journey in this fieldby completing an Honours research projecton sedimentology.In the Young Achievers Program, you form a UQ familywho support you and help you along your universityjourney. The program inspires students to achieve theirbest, to be community-orientated and to be part of alarger global community.103570 graduates in 2017graduates since 2009TIMOTHY SENGCurrently working as an accountant in ChinchillaBachelor of Commerce graduate (2014)The Young Achievers Program helped not only mebut others to reach out and achieve their dream ofgoing to university.I was also fortunate enough to join the mentorprogram, which provided me with the confidenceand leadership skills to transfer into the workforce.The program changed my life and it was honestlythe most rewarding and fulfilling experience that Ihave had. I have gained employment in my chosencareer, which really is a dream come true.

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YOUR SUPPORTENSURES SUCCESSWe aim to continue to attract the best students –regardless of their background and ability to payfor education – and prepare them to become leaderswho create change to advance our community.Scholarships are a lifeline for these students,particularly as they navigate their first year ofuniversity in an unfamiliar place, often hoursaway from the place they call home.Philanthropic support provides students withopportunities to learn and flourish, throughwork-integrated learning, undergraduate researchand international study.Together, we can empower and support studentsto reach their potential.Contact UQ Advancement for more informationon how to support this life-changing work.UQ AdvancementThe University of QueenslandE: advancement@uq.edu.auT: 61 7 3346 3900W: www.uq.edu.au/giving107321 CRICOS Provider Number 00025BStudents are the driving force behind everything UQdoes, and we are committed to providing them withthe opportunities to pursue education and succeed.

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