Shooting Stars has engaged Sayuri Peries, a UWA Masters student to do contract research for its positive social and emotional wellbeing program, Seven Sisters.
Sayuri, originally from Sri Lanka, has a shared passion for empowering women by growing their confidence, identity, cultural connection, capacity and resources to make informed decisions about their future.
Recently recognised for her contribution towards the development of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ climate change strategy through an internship, Sayuri is making a significant impact on affecting genuine change to the community and planet at a local, national and global level.
“Empowering women is one of the major solutions to combating climate change,” said Sayuri.
“I was drawn to help facilitate the Seven Sisters Program as it resonated with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 3,5 and 10, that I strongly believe in.”
“The program provides a right step in making a better and safer place for women, especially indigenous women, who are the future leaders and guardians of this planet.”
Due to her profound work whilst on her internship, Sayuri was invited to attend an event last week that showcased businesses and organisations cutting edge research in preserving the natural environment, attended by WA Premier, Hon Mark McGowan and his fellow Cabinet colleagues.
Shooting Stars’ Seven Sisters project, provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women with opportunities to develop positive social and emotional wellbeing skills and preventative mental health strategies, which will enable them to respond and adapt to emerging challenges as they progress through the life course.
