WHEN Ngan Truong came to Australia as a high school student, she was overflowing with ideas on how she could help the local community.
"My school's science club provided a great avenue for me to get involved in helping younger kids to learn about science and maths," Ms Truong, 19, said.
Her passion for science has also earned her the titles of UQ school ambassador, Dux of Ipswich State High School and won her a place in the Dean's Scholars Program to complete an engineering degree at QUT.
Volunteering at the Inala Youth Service, Miss Truong has been involved in various projects including the translation of parenting materials from English to Vietnamese, writing articles for the newsletter and organising family fun and health information days.
It was from this experience that Miss Truong developed the idea of the Inala Youth Club.
"Vietnamese youths don't have the opportunity to get involved in some of the activities that the club can provide," she said. "We organise days out to the beach, horse-riding, ice-skating, bowling and get kids involved in their local community."
Miss Truong has recently taken up residence with Keitha Darcy, an elderly piano teacher suffering vision impairment.
"Keitha occasionally has trouble reading the music, so I am sometimes able to help with her classes," Miss Truong said.
For her desire to better the community and enhance the understanding and interest of students in science and maths, Miss Truong has been nominated for a Pride of Australia medal in the Fair Go category.
Nominate someone for a Pride of Australia Medal online or contact Denise Ryder on (07) 3666 6304 or ryderd@qnp.newsltd.com.au. Entries close 5pm Tues, July 6.
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