Montana Morales
Driven | Supportive | Inclusive
My vision for Wollongong is a vibrant community where every young person feels supported and has access to mental health resources, fostering a positive and motivated environment for us to achieve our goals and give back to each other.
The critical issues I care about and plan to support as a young person are mental health resources, breaking the stigma of mental health, and community connection. I will advocate for increasing mental health support, helping us destroy the shame of this issue, especially in male teenagers, while building initiatives that create a sense of belonging to encourage us to engage our community through events, festivals, programs, collaborations with local organisations, campaigns, and safe spaces. By focusing on this issue, I aim to enhance our youth’s mental well-being and inspire an ideal community where everyone feels valued, accepted and connected. Together, we can create a brighter future for us as Wollongong’s young people.