Junior Citizen of the Year Southern Downs

As a College we would like to congratulate Isabella Sullivan on her recent Australia Day Award.

Isabella is a distinguished young First Nations student who takes immense pride in her contributions to her community. With a decade-long commitment to the Warwick Girl Guides, she currently serves as a Junior Leader and is diligently working towards the prestigious Queen's Guide Award, the highest individual honour in Girl Guiding.

In 2025, Isabella was appointed as the Inclusivity Leader at Assumption College. Her past involvement with Top Hat Dance Studios further showcases her diverse talents and dedication. Recently, she has been an active member of the Southern Downs Youth Council and held the esteemed position of Member for Southern Downs in the QLD Youth Parliament. As a key member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander committee, she played a pivotal role in passing a bill on the repatriation of Indigenous artefacts.

Isabella's achievements extend to her selection for the National Indigenous Business Summer School at the University of Sydney. She has been invited to speak at various events, including the Toowoomba Art Gallery and as a returning guest speaker at the SDRC Youth Council. Most recently, Isabella was honoured as one of the 15 winners of the prestigious Country to Canberra Leadership Competition, a program dedicated to empowering young rural women and non-binary individuals to realize their leadership potential.

Congratulations Isabella we are very proud of you.