The Horizons Women’s Hub at Yeronga State High School was recently recognised as an Excellence Awardee for Best Co-curricular Program at the Australian Education Awards 2025, highlighting the school’s dedication to empowering women through its current students and past graduates.
Hub’s Award-Winning Work
The Horizons Women’s Hub at Yeronga State High School in Brisbane is a special initiative designed for current students and past graduates. The hub focuses on engaging young women with important social issues, including racism, misogyny, gender equality, women’s rights, and overall empowerment.
Its main goal is to provide a safe and encouraging environment where students can learn, develop, and become advocates for positive change both within their school and the wider community.
What the Women’s Hub Does
The hub runs various programs and activities catering to the holistic development of young women. These include workshops covering building self-esteem, understanding body image, fostering healthy relationships, exploring career pathways, and learning about women’s history.
Additionally, the hub creates a space for important discussions around intersectional identities, helping students understand how different aspects of their identity, like race, gender, and socio-economic background, influence their experiences.
School Backing and Community Links
Yeronga State High School strongly supports the Horizons Women’s Hub as part of its commitment to providing an inclusive education where diversity is valued. The school has a history of encouraging student voices and wellbeing through initiatives like Student Summits, which have addressed significant topics such as Black Lives Matter, uniform policies, school rules, and intercultural leadership.
The Women’s Hub evolved from the school’s annual Women’s Summit, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to these issues. The Queensland Government’s Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Program recognised the hub’s value by providing $19,000 in funding for 2024-2025, showing external acknowledgement and support for its work within the community.
Future Looks Bright
The recognition at the Curriculum Awards and the upcoming Australian Education Awards in August 2025 underscore the significant impact of the Horizons Women’s Hub. These accolades highlight Yeronga State High School’s dedication to fostering an environment where young women are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute positively to society.
Published Date 14-May-2025
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