National Australian Delegation announced for SWY22

SWY Australia is very proud to introduce the 2009 Australian National Delegation. 

An impressive collection of applicants from around Australia made the official selection process nothing short of torture!  The final selection constitutes a team filled with experience, enthusiasm, creativity and raw talent.

We encourage ALL applicants to stay in close communication with our organisation.  Our organisation is actively involved in many projects both inside Australia and around the world and your enthusiasm and talents are very likely to make a real difference to real-world outcomes.  Become a member of our organisation, stay in contact via email, attend meetings or social functions and connect with other active young people making real change in the world.

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Steve Mendl NATIONAL LEADER - lives in the Australian State of Queensland
		My name is Steve Mendl and I am a professional presenter, transition coach, wedding DJ/MC, youth advocate and sports tragic from Brisbane. I have held several youth focussed positions including: National President and Chairman of CanTeen Australia (an organisation for young people living with cancer), Commissioner for Public Relations and Marketing for Scouts Australia (ACT Branch), Deputy Chair of the Chief Minister’s Youth Advisory Council and Head Coach (in training) for stepUP Foundation. I expect SWY22 to be a great learning and growing experience for myself as well as the Australian delegation. The biggest contribution I can make is share my knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives with those on board the Fuji Maru and later with others beyond program. I am looking forward with great anticipation to actively participating in, and contributing to SWY22.
Joshua Hoare - lives in the Australian State of New South Wales
		Joshua’s work pioneers new directions in physical theatre, using physical vocabularies from theatre, circus and dance. Being particularly interested in collaborative cross genre work, he ran away early in his career to the circus only to run straight through and keep on running. With experience and training in theatre, dance, music and circus, his work resists stereotyping and conventional classification. On completing a bachelor of Arts at Sydney University in languages, French, Japanese and Mandarin, Josh moved to Melbourne on acceptance into the National Institute of Circus Arts 3 year Bachelor program. Using this work not only in a performative context, Josh also works with youth in developing self confidence, trust and team work. In a system where many young people are left behind, circus and performing arts has proven to be a powerful tool in getting young people to engage with each other and push themselves to be disciplined and exceed their expectations of themselves and each other. Forgoing the conventional path, Josh lives his mantra of taking the road less travelled. His openness and acceptance of others has lead to a life committed to learning languages, thereby learning other ways of thinking. Growing up in rural north west New South Wales, and moving to Sydney at 18, his country sensibilities and international leanings make him a perfect representative in the australian delegation for SWY22. He's eagerly awaiting finding his sea legs and making good use of the buffet!
Ainsley Gilkes - lives in the Australian State of New South Wales
		I'm Ainsley Gilkes, a senior HR specialist from Sydney, whose been involved in many initiatives to do with young peoples' employment, entrepreneurship and leadership development over the last ten years. I've run a business training young entrepreneurs; contributed to APEC and Commonwealth youth programs; co-founded and been a Director of the Enterprise Network for Young Australians; sat on Microsoft's international 'Board of the Future'; led university leadership programs in Australia & Asia; and now work at OneSteel Ltd on graduate recruitment and development initiatives (amongst other things!). I'm currently also a Director of the Australian Association of Graduate Employers and back at uni part-time.   SWY22 will be, for me, an opportunity to share experiences and gain new insights with the (very diverse!) range of participants. I'm looking forward to the unique intercultural learning experience that SWY22 provides and am excited about sparking new ideas and collaborative projects with those onboard. I know there will be many avenues following the program for our delegation to embed our new perspectives and approaches back into our work and community, and share the SWY experience with others!
Abbey MacDonald - lives in the Australian State of Tasmania
		My name is Abbey MacDonald and I am a secondary Visual and Media Arts teacher, practicing artist and PhD candidate at UTAS. My work as a teacher within my school has given me opportunity to work with and for youth in capacities such as a grade coordinator, deputy house head, boarding house tutor, charity event organiser, soccer coach and camp volunteer. I anticipate that SWY22 will provide an exciting opportunity to engage with likeminded people who are passionate about rising to challenges and broadening horizons. The biggest contribution I can make is to share my passion, enthusiasm and positive energy to help benefit and enrich the experience for my fellow participants on board SWYY22, and do my best to help ensure those around me make the very most of this amazing opportunity.
Linh Do - lives in the Australian State of Victoria
		Linh spends her time doubling as a university student and an environmentalist. She is undertaking a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne majoring in International Politics and Environmental Studies. In her other life, she is the National Director of Change&Switch, an organisation that amalgamates environmental and humanitarian issues. She is also involved with a number of other organisations including The Climate Project amongst, the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria and Lord Somers Camp, which is a young development focused organisation. Having always been interested in the SWY program since hearing about it, she is hoping that the experience will be life changing in that she can fully embrace the concept of global citizenship by learning from all of the other cultures on board. Linh hopes to contribute to the Ship by sharing her knowledge of environmental issues, experiences with working with a broad range of young people and her quirks which will prevent the feasibility of ship-boredom.
Sarah Spottiswood - lives in the Australian State of Victoria
		My name is Sarah Spottiswood and I am from Melbourne. I am a 3rd year Arts/Law student at Monash University, majoring in International Relations and Japanese. My passion is international cooperation and conflict resolution and I hope to pursue this when I graduate. I have been involved in a range of youth organisations. Most recently, I was a director of projects about environmental sustainability and education about world issues through AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organisation. I have participated in two transformative student exchanges to Yokohama Eiwa School, Japan and to the Berkeley University of California, USA. I am a volunteer surf lifesaver at Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club, and in my final year of high school I was involved in the set up of an exchange program with Danila Dilba, an Aboriginal Medical Service in Darwin. As a result of these activities I have learnt a lot about myself but also about the dynamic nature of organisations that involve youth: I am inspired by the energy and passion that young people bring to a team. I expect SWY22 to be no exception. I hope to learn a lot about countries that I currently know very little about such as Yemen and Kenya whilst, also gaining new perspectives on world issues. I feel I will be an active contributor to discussions and hope to contribute my knowledge of international affairs to these. I have some experience in giving presentations (some even in Japanese!), so I hope that I can make a positive contribution to Australia’s national presentation. By being enthusiastic and personable I hope to contribute to the program by actively embracing the spirit of the voyage.
Timothy Cheong - lives in the Australian State of Queensland
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Rebecca Marshallsay - lives in the Australian State of Queensland
		My name is Rebecca Marshallsay, I am from Adelaide but have recently relocated to the Gold Coast. I am currently studying politics & communications and have also been working in the aquatics industry for several years now, having recently taken a position working for Surf Life Saving Queensland. I come from a strong volunteering back ground-as a patrolling Surf Life Saver & as a Special Activities Leader (Choreography) for Scouts Australia. These activities have fostered a strong interest in Youth Development & I have been fortunate enough to have had a diverse range of experiences in this area including as a participant in several national leadership programs through Surf Life Saving, as Youth Development Officer for Christies Beach Surf Club, at the International Gold Event in Mauritius through the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and at the 2007 International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague.   From a personal perspective, I am looking forward to the Ship for World Youth as an exciting opportunity to broaden my own horizons & to engage with other young people from a variety of backgrounds. I believe that my experience with international programs & exchanges will be a valuable contribution to the Australian delegation and I hope that my passion to engage with & learn from other youth members will contribute positively towards life aboard the ship.
Sean Carter - lives in the Australian State of New South Wales
		My name is Sean Carter I’m a dancer and youth worker based in Sydney, I’m a member of a local dance troop that presents traditional shows and workshops to primary schools kids around Australia. I’ve worked with Vibe Alive youth festival and volunteered with Mutitjulu community N.T, Axis youth centre Queanbeyan and Marrickville high N.S.W. I reckon this experience is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures especially that of Japan and also share my own. I think I’ll find many people who want to ask me questions and visa versa. I expect to make many friendships and exchange a lot of contact details. I believe I’ll bring my experience I have in my field to contribute to discussions activities showcases whatever I can… to be honest I’m intrigued and excited to work with so many excellent people!
Tim Mason - lives in the Australian State of Queensland
		My name is Tim Mason, I am a third year Law/Arts student majoring in Economics and Japanese at the University of Queensland. I am currently President of the Queensland Division of the United Nations Youth Association – a volunteer organisation run entirely by young people for young people that aims to empower and educate young people about the United Nations and express young peoples’ opinions to Government. I am excited about to the opportunity to hear about the different experiences and challenges faced by young people from the delegation and from other countries represented on the ship. I expect to learn a great deal from everyone and make friends that will benefit me personally and enable me to more effectively engage with my local and global community.  I hope to contribute a friendly, open minded perspective to activities, a readiness to share my own experience and a willingness to learn from the experiences of others.

Past Programs
National selection and participation in the Ship for World Youth program is a tremendous privilege and often has a powerful impact in the lives of the youth delegates.
Australian Representative National Delegation 2009
2009 - The Ship for World Youth 22nd Program Countries Visited: Japan, India, United Arab Emirates Participating Nations: Australia, Kingdom of Bahrain, Republic of Ecuador, Arab Republic of Egypt, Hellenic Republic (Greece), India, Japan, Republic of Kenya, Sultanate of Oman, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Republic of Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Yemen
Views from: to be confirmed
Steve MENDL Sean CARTER Timothy CHEONG Linh DO Ainsley GILKES Joshua HOAR Abbey MACDONALD Rebecca MARSHALLSAY Tim MASON Sarah SPOTTISWOOD Sofia WATERS	NL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 2007
2007 AHOY - Achieving the Hopes Of Youth - The Ship for World Youth 19th Program Countries Visited: Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu Nations Participating:
Views from: Geraldine Cini, Mat Bradley, Felicity Cox, Scott Buchanan
Adam WOOD Eloise BROWN Dan BAO Emma HOPKINS Felicity COX Geraldine CINI Kelly WILSON Mathew BRADLEY Narges RAZAVI Scott BUCHANAN	NL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 2006
2006 Bonding Beyond Borders - The Ship for World Youth 18th Program Countries Visited: India , Kenya , Mauritius Nations Participating:
Marco LA PENNA Alan HUYNH Anne-Marie QUINN               Ben BERTOLDI Doris TO Emily MCCONOCHIE Hayley HARRIS Mitchell SELLEN Monika ERKELENS Nathan SEAMONS Rob MITCHELL                    Susan DOEL	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 2005
2005 Together Towards Tomorrow - The Ship for World Youth 17th Program Countries Visited: Australia , New Zealand , Fiji Nations Participating:
Views from Lachlan McIver
David SKINNER Jessica KIELY Lachlan MCIVER Adrian PATTRA Alicia LAMARO Antoine MEIJER Caroline BERGMAN Deborah MARSHALL Masepah BANU Michelle CHEAH Naomi GODDEN Simon RICE	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 2002
2002 Noitaroballoc (Collaboration backwards) - The Ship for World Youth 15th Program Countries Visited: Singapore , Australia , USA (Hawaii), Canada  Nations Participating:
Views from Andrew Higgs
Michelle PARKER Megan CUSACK Christopher ROBERTSON Andrew HIGGS Arron WOOD Daniel SAVILL Emma WOOLDRIDGE Eng UNG Kelly BAYLIS Michael PAULL Nicholas PALOUSIS Rachelle WELSH	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 2001
2001 Wa Wa Wa (Unity, Friendship & Harmony)- The Ship for World Youth 14th Program Countries Visited: Saipan , Fiji , New Zealand , Singapore , Thailand , Singapore  Nations Participating:
Views from Lachlan Molony and Clare Pike
Paul GAFFNEY Clare PIKE Lachlan MOLONY Andrew BREEDING Angelina DIMUSEVSKA Bridget CURRAN Damien MORIARTY Lucy KNOX Marco LA PENNA	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 1999
1999 Sailing in Solidarity for a Better World - The Ship for World Youth 12th Program Countries Visited: Singapore , Seychelles , South Africa , Tanzania , United Arab Emirates , Singapore Nations Participating:
Views from Paul Gaffney
Vi LAM Tegan MOLONY Paul GAFFNEY Anthony PERRY Bonny TURNER Kylie Fotheringham (Peal) Roberto GAITANIS Samuel BARTLETT Taryn GOLLASCH	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 2
1999 Celebrating Diversity: The Spirit of Tomorrow - The Ship for World Youth 11th Program Countries Visited: Solomon Islands , Tonga , Tahiti , Ecuador , Mexico , USA (Hawaii) Nations Participating:
Views from Kirsty Munro
Simone SIETSMA Briony GRIFFITHS Vi LAM Alexander HUXLEY Ayumi UEDA Elise EDSON Farzin MADANI Graham FELLOWS Jeremy Joseph GEIA Kirsty MUNRO Melanie MARTIN Robert BALL Tania WILSON	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 1997
1997 We are the International Ship of Hope: WISH - The Ship for World Youth 9th Program Countries Visited: New Zealand , Chile , Costa Rica , Mexico , USA (Hawaii) Nations Participating:
Views from Ari Gaitanis
Daele HEALY Louise FLAHERTY Scott KNEEBONE Amanda WATKINSON Bernard CENA Dean WENKE Elizabeth DAY Elizabeth KING Maureen McCLARTY Michael CASTLEY Mihail GAITANIS Paul BRUSHE Saori UEDA	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 1995
1995 Passage for Progress - The Ship for World Youth 7th Program Countries Visited: Australia , Fiji , Ecuador , Mexico Nations Participating:
Patrick CREMEN Andrei GOSTIN Andrew JOHNSON Belinda JONES Craig YPINAZAR Ellen BUTLER Jacqueline GIBSON Julieanne HILBERS Justine COLEMAN Linda SMITH Marc CANET Marcus COX Marta SOBERANAS Martin BURKE Mary-Rose ALFONSI Matthew BRADLEY Sally ARMITAGE Stephen CLARK Steve MENDL Yolanda WALKER	NL ANL ANL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 1993
1993 Cruising for Unity - The Ship for World Youth 5th Program Countries Visited: USA (Hawaii, San Francisco), Venezuela , Dominican Republic , Costa Rica  Nations Participating:
Gary HADDOCK Cyrus ALLEN David SKINNER Jacqueline MENDL Kim KENNEDY Marcus EDWARDS Peta CARROLLl Sean CRELLIN Suellen THOMPSON Tamara HUNTER	NL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 1991
1991 Sailing on the Waves of Friendship - The Ship for World Youth 3rd Program Countries Visited: USA , Mexico , Costa Rica , USA , Venezuela Nations Participating:
Simone SIETSMA Andrew GEE Jane BOWDEN Mark QUINN Melissa KENDALL BAKER Nicole SONOBE (GAY PEACOCK) Paul DARROCH Paul GROTOWSKI Richard LISTON Robyn EASTES	NL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY
Australian Representative National Delegation 1989
1989 Over the Pacific and Beyond - The Ship for World Youth 1st Program Countries Visited: USA ( Hawaii ), Mexico , Venezuela , Panama , Ecuador   Nations Participating:
Views from Rebekah Henty
Stephen SADDINGTON Brett PREISS Carolyn RAMSAY Fiona PORTER Janice ALEXANDER Jennifer BAKER Louise LYCETT Michael ALLEN Rebecca HENTY Sarah BASDEN (MANNERS)	NL PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY PY