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Krish Nair is looking forward to making a difference in the community . by Lorna Gordon
Each year two young people are chosen to be the Youth Ambassadors for the Hills Shire and represent the younger demographic to the council .
They serve for a total of 12 months and take part in functions , forums , community events and become members of the Hills Youth Army and gain their feedback on specific projects .
This year Krish Nair and Shivani Sunda were chosen from the applicants and were inducted in May to their new roles . I was lucky enough to speak to both of these enthusiastic young people and find out more about them and their hopes for their time as Ambassadors .
Both Krish and Shivani will have monthly meetings with their council representative who is helping them with their projects and will have monthly meetings with the Hills Youth Army to hear their thoughts and decide what needs to be brought up with council .
Krish Nair
Krish is a student at Macquarie University , doing a double degree in Law and Cognitive and Brain Science , he is also a former 2023 Youth MP for Castle Hill , so is no stranger to the other side of politics and what it incurs .
When Krish isn ’ t busy with uni work he volunteers at Bijiwong Community nursery , getting his hands dirty helping to plant and look after new seedlings , weeding or watering and getting to know his fellow volunteers . This is a newly discovered interest for Krish , but one that ties into his belief that the environment needs to be looked after and protected .
“ I ’ m learning how to propagate seedlings and take care of plants , talking to the people who volunteer who vary from 6 to 60 and beyond . It ’ s so peaceful at the nursery and it ’ s a whole new thing to learn about and I ’ m finding it requires patience , but you soon learn . I ’ m trying to bring the Hills Youth Army to help out with the work that needs done there .”
It ’ s fair to say that Krish is very community focused , he loves the multi culturalism in the Hills and he is keen to build upon the work done by previous Youth Ambassadors , seeing his place to be a bridge between the young people of the community and the council .
He made five promises when he took on the role that he is hoping to bring to fruition . 1 . Greater school engagement 2 . Promoting our harmony and multiculturalism . 3 . Igniting inclusivity . 4 . Supporting and promoting our retailers and businesses ., 5 . Protecting the environment . I ’ m always interested in what people get from volunteering , especially those who already have busy lives , so I asked Krish what he hoped to achieve from the role .
“ I think I will get a great deal of personal satisfaction by contributing to the community and being able to connect with a vast number of young people . “
With Krish currently studying for a double degree at University , I wondered how he was
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