Niel is a year 11 student at Toolooa State High School, adamantly passionate about learning. Constantly working to improve himself and the Gladstone Region, he is a member of his school’s Interact Club, a UQ Science Ambassador, and has now joined the Youth Council to educate himself on politics to become an active and well-informed citizen.
Niel is dedicated to advocating for youth and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard, acknowledging that youth are the future and the opinions of youth matter. He has an adoration of key figures of social movements, inspired by past activists such as Solomon Mahlangu, Nelson Mandela, Malala, and MLK. In studying their histories, Niel aspires to better himself and fight for humanitarian virtues.