I am honoured to be selected as a Shrine Young Ambassador for 2023. I have been a member of the Drysdale RSL Women’s Auxiliary since I was 1 year old. I was able to join as my great-grandfather and my great-great grandfather fought in the war. It is important we remember the sacrifices made by those who served and has given us freedom today. To apply for the position, I needed to complete an online form outlining why I wanted the join this role.

I wanted to become a Young Ambassador because I want to make sure that the ones who sacrificed their lives are never forgotten and continued being remembered as people who helped us get the freedom we have today. I also wanted to learn more about World War I and World War II so I can understand and appreciate the world I live in today.

Sophie Nisbet, Year 9