The Clonard College community is proud to celebrate Year 11 SRC Leader Talarah, who was recently recognised at the Djilang First Nations Young Women of the Year Awards, held on Friday 6 March as part of International Women’s Week.

The event forms part of the broader International Women’s Day Djilang First Nations Awards, an annual celebration honouring the leadership, achievements, and cultural strength of First Nations women in our region. The 2026 event was hosted on Wathaurong Country at the Murran Hub, Geelong. Nominations were open to acknowledge outstanding First Nations women across multiple generations.

At the event Talarah was awarded the First Nations Young Women Generational Legacy in Education Award, a recognition that celebrates young women who are not only thriving academically but also paving the way for others. Talarah was nominated for her leadership, community commitment and her dedication to strengthening education pathways for First Nations students.

What made the night truly remarkable was that Talarah received her award alongside her Nan, Aunty May Owen, who was honoured as Elder of the Year. These two awards celebrated multiple generations of women from the same family, each contributing to the embracing of culture, education and community.

Clonard College extends its warmest congratulations to Talarah and Aunty May. Your achievements inspire us and remind us of the importance of cultural pride and community leadership.