Young Nyamal woman, Amelie Brierly, is a senior leader within the Talent Pool program and helps deliver Royal Life Saving WA programming throughout her hometown of Port Hedland.

The 17-year-old has gained a number of qualifications during her time with Talent Pool and now takes part supervising Community Rescue Club, a fun and interactive lifesaving program, to local primary school students.

“Youth want to help. Talent Pool provides a really good way for us to connect in community with young children and our peers using sport and the pool,” says Amelie.

“This is something all young people can do to help their community.”  

A passionate advocate for Talent Pool, Amelie has recruited at least five of her friends and family to join the program in the last six months.

“Amelie is an outstanding ambassador for Talent Pool and this is a great example of how the innovative program engages directly with youth through peer to peer involvement,” says Tim Turner, Senior Manager for Regional Development.

Having recently acquired qualifications as a basketball referee, Amelie is a regular fixture at the local basketball program run for youth by the Town of Port Hedland.

“The qualifications and experience she is collecting is paving the way for Amelie to become a future fitness instructor, which is a long-term aspiration,” says Tim. 

Supported by Principal Community Partner BHP, Talent Pool has been providing young people like Amelie with the training they need to set them up for first-time employment. It’s available for all youth across WA with a specific focus on providing pathways for Aboriginal young people.