Driving systemic changes, policy & strategic direction through lived & living experience leadership.
About me
A proud queer woman of colour and first-generation migrant in Australia, LewChing draws on her intersectional lived and living experiences to shape her advocacy for child and family safety, cultural safety and suicide prevention.
Affiliations
Current Project
Project Chosen Family offers a peer-led space for Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) young people to discuss family violence, including boundary setting, family dynamics and establishing safety.
Awards & Accolades
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International Mental Health Advocate of the Year
Recognises and celebrate the achievements of individuals, organizations, and groups who work tirelessly to remove stigma and raise awareness for mental health.
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30 Under 30
Recognises young LGBTQIA+ people making tangible contributions to bettering the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in Australia.
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Great Ydea Award
YWCA Canberra’s Great Ydeas Small Grants Program provides grants up to $2500 to support women, girls and non-binary people in the ACT to pursue their passions and improve communities.
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ACT LiFE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Suicide Prevention
Recognises the critical role that individuals and organisations in communities play in identifying and taking action in suicide prevention.
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Young Canberra Citizen of the Year (High Commendation)
Recognise a young person has made an outstanding contribution to their local community that has significantly contributed to the broader ACT
