CHARLOTTE ARMON

Charlotte Armon is a Year 12 International Baccalaureate Student and School Captain at IES College in Brisbane. She is passionate about encouraging youth initiative and leadership as a way of building foundations for their future. She is enthusiastic about engaging with her community and using her voice to speak up about important global and local issues. She has been involved in the Videos for Change Competition through her video, Coat of Ash, winning a number of awards for its impact, spreading awareness for bushfire implications on wildlife.

Igniting Youth Initiative: Growing from Yesterday & Acting Today to Shape Tomorrow

As a highly-engaged student, Charlotte Armon firmly believes in the power of education to nurture a love for learning, foster a community of creative minds, and cultivate enthusiastic future leaders. In her presentation, Charlotte will offer a unique perspective on empowering young individuals as proactive agents of change, showcased through her thought-provoking video, 'Coat of Ash.'

Drawing from her experiences as a competitor and judge in the Videos for Change competition, Charlotte will share valuable insights and learnings. She will emphasise the significance of growth, as both a way of encouraging young people to take initiative and acquiring actionable skills.

Charlotte believes in the importance of providing platforms where young voices are genuinely valued, along with opportunities to engage with skills that are transferable across areas of schooling and to the broader world. Charlotte aims to walk alongside educators who engage young minds through creative expression, empowering educators in their mission to develop a resilient and determined community of young changemakers working towards a brighter future.