Nina Denham (2018)
Nina's Current Chapter
I'm based in the Wimmera and working full-time as an on-call paramedic at the Rupanyup Ambulance Branch. I’m also quite heavily involved in the Minyip Murtoa Football Netball Club and the Minyip Swimming Pool and currently hold board positions with the two organisations.
Key Milestones in Nina’s Journey
In 2021, I was extremely fortunate to be the recipient of Ambulance Victoria’s Pathway to Paramedicine Scholarship which recognises community involvement both within and outside the organisation. This scholarship has allowed me to stay working in rural Victoria, particularly in the Wimmera region. It's an honour to be working in my home community and helping others. Outside of work, I'm a keen netball umpire and I am also involved in a mentoring program for new umpires. This role is very rewarding, and I really enjoy seeing people achieve their accreditations after all the hard work they put in!
Nina’s time at Grammar
It was nothing short of incredible. It goes without saying that the academic opportunities were outstanding, and the support networks and co-curricular opportunities were endless. I was lucky enough to participate in three international trips: a Round Square exchange trip to India in Year 10: a Trans-Tasman netball tournament held in New Zealand in Year 12; and a service trip to Timor-Leste in Year 12. The experience of being a boarding student in Woodbridge was very rewarding. The true feeling of belonging happened so naturally in the boarding community, and I created endless memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Boarding grew my resilience and independence exponentially. With many mentors at the School, there was a learning or personal growth opportunity around every corner.
Acknowledgement of Country
Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, live and work, the Wadawurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Commitment to Child Safety
Ballarat Grammar maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse and actively implements measures to identify and manage any risks of harm to students within our school environment. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people are central and fundamental responsibilities of the School. We are firmly committed to fostering a child-safe culture that provides an environment where students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. Ballarat Grammar values diversity and strictly prohibits any racist or discriminatory practices. All members of our school community share the responsibility to care for children and young people by promptly raising any concerns regarding their safety, promoting their wellbeing, and protecting them from all forms of harm or abuse.
