Tuesday, 14 October 2025

 Bronwyn HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (13:27): The Multicultural Youth Awards 2025 were announced at the Victorian Parliament on 3 October. This was a night to remember as we celebrated and showcased the outstanding achievements of young people of multicultural background. Yusuf Liban, president of the Multicultural Youth Group, and the team organised this prestigious event attended by several dignitaries, members of Parliament, CEOs, families and friends. It was an evening of enjoyment filled with hope, happiness and optimism as we learned about and honoured extraordinary young people doing extraordinary things. These awards are unique, and it is important we provide the investment and support they deserve. Congratulations to all award winners: the overall award, the Australian Youth Minister’s award, Zayd Safi; Entrepreneur of the Year, Annie Zhou; Outstanding Contribution to the Community award, Devika Chaudhary; Inspirational Young Person of the Year, Zayed Safi; Volunteer of the Year, Marina Abe; Academic Excellence award, Mehwish Ateeq; Sportsperson of the Year, Yasmin Haddara; Implementing Aboriginal Self-Determination award, Saige Bell; young Apprentice/Vocational award, Zahra Ebrahimi; Young Woman of the Year, Shiao Lu Ooi; Young Leader of the year, Jad Saeed; young Influencer of the year, Hadeel Alshuraymi; and Creative and Performing Arts award, Fiston Baraka. Thank you to you all for your outstanding contributions to Victoria.