NSW, QLD, WA & SA communities share in Olympic Spirit

Olympic triathlete Emma Jeffcoat visited schools from Wagga Wagga to Tumut sharing her Olympic journey and road to Paris 2024 with more than 600 students from the Riverina region.

On the NSW North Coast, Olympic medallist Brooke Hanson inspired the young locals of Lismore to chase their dreams visiting six schools across the area.

In South Australia, Beijing 2022 Olympian Nick Timmings toured across both the Limestone Coast region and Yorke and Mid North region visiting 18 schools in total. While in Queensland, Olympic swimmer Taylor McKeown shared her inspiring story with students in Mackay.

Western Australia's Wheatbelt region saw Olympians Sally Hunter and Georgia Wilson visit schools and community clubs over a two-day tour at the start of the month. The Olympics returned to the region in late August, with Jesse Phillips and Fiona Ryan (nee Boyce) taking part in the Dowerin Field Days celebration.

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Narrabeen Sports High recognised as Australian Olympic Pathway School

Narrabeen Sports High School (NSHS) was formally recognised as an Australian Olympic Pathway School this month, becoming just the fifth Olympic Pathway school in Australia.

Aspiring Olympian and NSHS student Ruby Trew was joined by Olympians Tilly Kearns and Jo Brigden-Jones to celebrate the occasion, taking part in a special Olympics Unleashed Q&A panel on the day.

Read more about the day here.

Australian Olympic Change-Maker

Nominations for the Australian Olympic Change-Maker continued to roll in over August, with teachers across the nation celebrating students driving positive change in their school and local communities.

With nominations closing Thursday 21 September, all schools yet to nominate are encouraged to do it today! Schools can find out more and nominate students at aochangemaker.com.au