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Awards recognise young achievers

Vanessa SchmittWeekend Kwinana Courier

Child Protection Minister Helen Morton presented awards to inspiring young |people, aged 15-25 years, who have been in the care of the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, and are pursuing further education or training.

Ms Duffy won a University Achiever Award. "I have been through lots of things and I am the person I am today because of it " I think I am a good person and I am proud of who I am," she said.

Katrina Batt received a Registered Training Achiever Award. "My life experience of being in care has been life-changing " I have loved the journey to adulthood and I am proud of how I have turned out," Ms Batt said.

Mrs Morton said the award winners had confronted and overcome big challenges at a very early age.

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"Their dedication, tenacity and commitment is proof that if you have every intention of realising a positive future, it will happen," she said.

"They are building on what they have achieved and inspiring all of us along the way. I thank all the winners for sharing their journey with us."