We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Honourable mention: 16-18 year olds

Rachele Spencer Resilience

Age 17

16-18 year olds

One of the things that I admire about Mum is her ability to cope. Regardless of what the problem is, she will put on some loud music to cheer herself up and dance around without a care in the world. Whenever she dances I look at her and I wonder: how does she do it? Strong-willed, independent and always a woman of action, I hope that one day I will be as strong as her. The hardships she has gone through in the past and the ability to cope is an eye-opener to me. I will always look up to her and feel proud to call her Mum.