Arhamah Haider

Arhamah Haider is a nationally recognised youth advocate, legal enthusiast, and emerging policy leader from the Mackay and Whitsunday region. In 2024, she was appointed the youngest Minister in the Queensland Youth Parliament, where she helped draft legislation focused on disaster recovery for disadvantaged communities. Now serving her second term as Youth Member for Burdekin, she mentors new delegates and contributes to high-level policy discussions.

She is the co-founder of the Gratitude Initiative, a youth-led organisation supporting women and children in crisis through the Helping Hands Network and the published book Chapters of Change, distributed to hospitals and shelters across Australia. Her advocacy has earned her the Zonta Young Woman in Leadership Award and the Just Saying Project Rising Star Award.

As a UN Youth Australian Ambassador, Arhamah has represented Australia at international forums, contributing to youth policy, gender equality, and human rights advocacy. She is currently completing Harvard University’s renowned Justice course with Professor Michael Sandel, deepening her understanding of legal ethics, equity, and civic responsibility.

• Zonta Young Woman in Leadership Award (2025)
  Recognised for exceptional leadership, advocacy, and commitment to gender equality, youth empowerment, and public policy reform through grassroots and legislative action.
• Just Saying Project Rising Star Award (2025)
  Honoured for outstanding advocacy and youth-led work in consent education, women's safety, and community engagement across Queensland.
• State Winner – UN Youth Voice Public Speaking Competition (2024)
  Achieved first place in Queensland and represented the state at the national finals for outstanding public speaking, policy development, and persuasive communication.
• Best Delegate – UN Youth Aotearoa International Conference (New Zealand, 2024)
  Represented Australia at a global youth diplomacy summit; awarded Best Delegate for excellence in international negotiation, policy collaboration, and debate.
• Top 5 Finalist – Tom Stephenson Community Engagement Cup (2025)
  Acknowledged for impactful contributions to civic engagement, youth leadership, and long-term service to local and regional communities.
• All-Rounder Award – Whitsunday Anglican School
  Awarded in recognition of balanced excellence across academics, co-curricular involvement, service, and leadership within the school community.
• Full Colours for Academics & Multiple Cum Laude Awards
  Consistently recognised for academic excellence, intellectual engagement, and exemplary performance across a broad range of disciplines at Whitsunday Anglican School.