Meet Your SA SRC Representatives: Elysia Parker

Get to know your 2023 SA SRC Representatives in this series!

What school project/campaign group are you in? What’s your group working on at the moment?

I am in the Free Fares Campaign, the Wellbeing Campaign, Mental Health Projects and the Student Voice Projects. Currently the Free Fares Campaign has put out a petition to get free public transport for children going to and from school as we have realised this is a major issue that is effecting children’s education. This is because some students aren’t able to catch transport to and from school as they don’t have enough money and transport can get expensive. The Wellbeing campaign are currently working on getting free access to leisure centres and fitness classes free for high school students. We have realised that exercising improves people’s mental health and wellbeing so we are trying to get gym class for kids free as gym membership are expensive.

What was your favourite thing about SA SRC Summit?

My favourite thing about the SA SRC Summit was getting to know people who are passionate about the same issues I am. I also enjoyed listening to stories from the SA SRC students last year and what you can achieve in being SA SRC member.

Share something interesting you’ve learnt in an SA SRC workshop, and an experience you’ve gained through SA SRC.

Throughout SA SRC, I have gained more confidence in myself and I am now able to work in groups. I really enjoyed the community organising workshop where we looked at what organising is and looks like throughout SA SRC.

What’s your favourite song right now?

My favourite singer is Guy Sebastian and my favourite song right now is Standing with You by Guy Sebastian.

If you were on a reality TV show, what reality TV show would it be?

If I were to go on a reality TV show it would most likely be The Amazing Race Australia.

What’s the best concert or gig you’ve been to?

The best concert I have been to is The 60 Four who came to Whyalla the last couple of years as part of the Adelaide Fringe festival.