I have been competing in swimming since the age of nine, specialising in sprint freestyle and butterfly. My career highlights include competing at the Oceania Games and the Junior Pan Pacific Championships where I raced against some of the best young swimmers in the world.

As a 17-year-old swimmer from Whadjuk Country in Perth I know how powerful sport can be in bringing people together. Swimming has given me incredible opportunities, but I also recognise that not all Indigenous athletes have the same access or support. I want to be part of the change, helping to create a more inclusive and welcoming environments for Indigenous swimmers.

This program would allow me to connect with other Indigenous athletes, share experiences, and learn from those who have been before me. It’s also a chance to better understand my own culture and identity, which I’m proud to represent every time I race.

I hope to take away lifelong connections, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of how I can give back to my community through sport.