Steph Brack receiving her Community Achievement award from youth Live4Life CEO, Bernard Galbally.
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Kim Selby Photography
Benalla Rural City Council has announced that Steph Brack, its Youth Development Coordinator has been honoured with the Live4Life Community Champion Award for 2023.
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The award was presented to Steph at the Live4Life Annual Dinner, celebrating her exceptional dedication and impact in the community.
Since commencing her role with council in 2019, Steph has passionately embraced her role, working tirelessly with young people in the Live4Life Benalla Crew.
Under her leadership, the Crew has grown from 14 crew members in 2019 to 40 members in 2023.
More than 140 students have participated in the Crew during Steph’s tenure.
Youth Live4Life CEO Bernard Galbally, Youth Development Coordinator, Benalla Rural City Council Steph Brack, and Youth Live4Life Deputy CEO – Director of Impact and Strategy, Rebecca Morecroft. Photo: Kim Selby Photography.
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Kim Selby Photography
Benalla Rural City Council CEO, Dom Testoni expressed his admiration for Steph’s contributions to the Live4Life Crew.
“Steph's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment has been instrumental in this significant growth,” Mr Testoni said.
“Her hard work and commitment to the Live4Life Crew are truly commendable.
"Steph embodies the values of Live4Life – inclusion, integrity, collaboration and respect.
“She has shown exceptional leadership, particularly in coordinating the Live4Life Partnership Group and leveraging her extensive knowledge as a Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
“We are incredibly proud of her achievements and the positive impact she has made on the lives of so many young people in our community.”
Steph’s leadership and dedication have not only strengthened the Live4Life program but has also made a profound difference in the mental health and well-being of young people in Benalla.
Her efforts in promoting mental health awareness and education are commendable, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions.
Mr Testoni said Benalla Rural City Council congratulates Steph Brack on this significant achievement and looks forward to her continued success in empowering and supporting the youth of Benalla.
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