Mohammad Al-Khafaji is 22 years old and is near completing his Bachelor of Software Engineering degree at the University of Adelaide. He is passionate about social justice, human rights and multiculturalism. He works with other talented and similarly driven individuals and organisations to address issues that might disregard these values in our communities. 

Mohammad enjoys meeting young change makers and hearing their stories of compassion and care for others. He is open to new ideas and suggestions to make the MYC more efficient and productive. 

Mohammad enjoys long walks on the beach, hiking on weekends and keeps fit whilst training in Brazilian Jujitsu. Mahatma Ghandi inspires Mohammad, especially his infamous saying "be the change you want to see in the world". 
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My name is Cassandra Attwood. I am passionate about health and education and I am looking forward to making a difference on the Minister's Youth Council.

I have travelled extensively and am an alumni of the international organisation People to People. I hope that this will help me bring a balanced view to the Council.

I have had articles published in publications such as the National Student Leaders Magazine.

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Catherine grew up in the country and moved to Adelaide in order to study Psychology and Neurological Sciences at university.

Catherine is currently working in the disability and mental health sector; alongside young people to gain more out of their education and achieve their goals for the future.

Catherine is extremely passionate about social inclusion and human rights and is very interested in youth services from a migrant and refugee perspective.

At home, Catherine and her husband are the proud parents of a beautiful 4 year old boy, Charlie.

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I am an International Wheelchair Tennis player and being a member of the Australian Junior Team that has competed at the International Tennis Federation World Team Cup, medalling in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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My name is Kye Hanley. I am currently 18 years old and studying Year 12 part time.

For the past several years, I have been a member of both the Whyalla Youth Council and the Plaza Youth Centre’s AYAC and Youth Say committees.

Over this last year and a half, I have joined a few other things such as the Minister’s Youth Council, the St. John Ambulance, the Plaza Youth Board of Management and also the Whyalla Cub Scout Group as a registered team leader.

Since June 2011, I have been known as the Weekend Photographer for the Whyalla News.

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My name is Lulu, I'm 13 years old and I'm very interested in helping the environment and the people in it.

I don’t think humans are the only cause of global warming but there is obviously a need for us to change the way we are living.

I also do sports aerobics which is a really competitive sport, meaning that I understand the importance of body image and having good health cover in case there is an injury during a competition. 

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Noby Leong has a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Chemistry. He has previously worked in the USA as a carer for children and adults with special needs and volunteered in Thailand with the Wildlife Animal Rescue Foundation. Noby has served on various environmental councils across Adelaide, including as an observer on the Premier’s Climate Change Council.

I grew up on the west coast of South Australia in the small rural wheat and sheep farming community of Kimba, about 600 km west of Adelaide.

When I was 13, I moved to boarding school in Adelaide for my secondary education and continued to university completing a Bachelor of Science degree.

Following this, I moved to Sweden to study a Masters of Medical Biosciences which I am due to complete soon.

I have also started a second degree in Developmental Studies. I believe in encouraging the involvement of youth in all aspects of society and allowing their ideas to be heard.

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Thom is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science (Physiology / Pharmachology) degree at the University of Adelaide and lives independently with his partner.