Social justice and mental health issues will be high on Victoria Vassallo’s agenda when she attends next month’s student congress.
The year 12 Catholic Regional College Melton student is one of 15 student “executives” from around the state who will help lead the event hosted by the Victorian Student Representative Council at Melbourne University from July 6 to 8.
The uni will host 180 secondary school students as they debate, decide and act on the issues that matter to them in all aspects of their education.
Victoria says she’s excited about meeting other students, discussing issues and sharing ideas about the world during the three-day conference.
“It’s really great that I’ll be attending as a student executive this year,” she says.
“I believe I’ll bring a different perspective on the issues. I’m really passionate about social justice, and I’m looking forward to speaking with other students about this.
“Mental health and wellbeing is another topic that’s very personal to me because I’ve been affected … it’s an issue that impacts everyone at some stage.”
