The Front line: Resilience, motivation and empowerment
Chika Anyanwu PhD, FGLF
Empowering the next generation through inclusive digital transformation, self agency, inspirational leadership and a sense of purpose in an ever changing world.
"They say education is the key, but they keep changing the locks" (Mr Michael Graham).
"I went in blind, I took a risk, I left country, I jumped in the deep end… I could have drowned but I chose to swim” (Ms Jackie Burke).
"It all comes down to choice, it's hard to lead the way when you're searching for direction. People even judge you when you're white” (Mr Isaac Nowland).
"I'm a mother of five, a wife and now a full time student… I've always wanted to go to university. To better myself, to break the cycle and to show my children you are not restricted by your age, or by the colour of your skin. It's never too late, it all comes down to choice, and for me quitting is not an option" (Ms Michelle Miller).
"…The bottom line is this: only 40 per cent of our mob finish high school, seven out of 10 of our young people will end up in jail, and there's only one way to make change for my people and that's to do it myself" (Mr Marley Blair).
These are powerful quotes from The Front Line, a thought provoking video that explores our Indigenous students’ journey first-hand. Frontline is a celebration of culture, community and collaboration. It is the result of a collaborative project which was developed by CSU students and Desert Pea Media with the support of Bathurst Wiradjuri Elders. These students are first in their families to attend university. The Frontline is their story, it is their experience, and it is their aspiration. It will change your perspectives and life. Feel free to pass it on to those who can benefit from their stories.