Alexandra Seal

Young Citizen of the Year 2024

Alexandra is a dedicated and passionate advocate for social justice, community service and environmental sustainability, demonstrating active citizenship and enhancement of community life through various platforms, both within and without her school. Alexandra is filled with a great passion and drive for social and environmental change, and feels it is her life’s purpose to leave this world a better place.

Actively engaged in volunteering within her school, Alexandra is a leader within various justice groups and has been involved in advocacy and fundraising for several years such as taking part in tree planting in Victoria Park and implementing recycling programs. Using her creative skills, Alexandra created a compelling video advocating for girls’ rights as part of the Mind the Gap movement for UN Women.

Through her involvement with the Governor’s Leadership Foundation, Alexandra engaged with elderly aged care residents and creating resources to guide nursing homes in fostering intergenerational connections. A participant in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, she has been the recipient of the Steele and Cooper Award and the Premier’s ANZAC Spirit Prize. Most recently, Alexandra was awarded South Australian Young Citizen of the Year 2024 at 17 years of age.

Alexandra works tirelessly to give a voice to the voiceless through her business Six Spaces which she started at 14 years old. Advocating and raising awareness for different social causes to help the disadvantaged in the local community, Alexandra donates her own time, money, and resources to charities like Families4Families who assist those suffering from an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).  Showcasing her commitment to Families4Families, Alexandra also created a short film series interviewing survivors and family members about their experiences. The film is used by Families4Families to educate and inform others about ABI and support the families of those impacted.

Alexandra seeks only to help others and the environment, raising awareness and starting conversations.

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Glyn Scott

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Kylan Beech

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Stella Braund

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