Nicole Nabbout

Strategic communications and political adviser with experience working at the highest levels of government, including in the private offices of Premier Daniel Andrews and Premier Jacinta Allan. Skilled in political strategy, stakeholder engagement, issue management, and communications. A confident communicator with a sharp political instinct and a proven ability to provide trusted advice, shape narrative, and develop effective digital and strategic communications in complex and high-pressure environments.

• College Captain 2018
• College DUX 2018
• Mercy Overall Excellence Award - presented to one student in the College who has demonstrated a commitment to college life, whilst displaying values that inspire those around them through their leadership capacity.
• The Father James Wall Bursary scholarship-
  The bursary is provided to four students across Victoria, who demonstrate: A high degree of leadership in the school and the community, in particular a visible commitment to be inclusive, cooperative and to make a difference and an emphasis on helping others and providing service to others, as well as a commitment to academic endeavours.
• Oscar Romero Social Justice award:
  Two-time recipient of this Justice Award presented to the student who has been most actively involved in championing Social Justice projects within the college, thus showing a wholehearted commitment to the values of the college.
• Faye O’Leary Board Leadership award:
  Acknowledges the contribution of a student leader who has made an outstanding contribution to the student leadership team.
• Mercy Education scholarship: Presented to the student who has shown genuine dedication to academic pursuits, a concern for others, are active in their involvement with awareness and fundraising, are involved in community service and take a stand on human rights and social justice.

• Edmund Rice Community and Refugee Services - One year spent tutoring and teaching primary school children from refugee backgrounds; as well as hosting events for the children such as movie nights, talent shows, sports activities, and craft activities.
• BUPA Aged Care Facility - Half a year spent assisting residents with Huntington's disease and Dementia, thus developing a commitment to service, social justice, and community involvement.
• Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation - Regular visits to asylum seekers on an ongoing basis in my personal life and with my school, which has allowed me to be able to build and sustain positive relationships that have also empowered me to take action on issues that I am passionate about, most particularly the plight of refugees in offshore detention centres.
• Cambodia Volunteer Immersion - Built houses and schools for those living in debilitating poverty, whilst providing essential medicines, foods and necessities.
• Coach of basketball team, soccer team and netball team strengthened my communication skills and my ability to be cooperative, reliable and motivating.

Ms Vanessa Folino
Director of Learning
Mercy College Coburg, 760 Sydney Road, Coburg North, 3058 

(03) 9319 9299
vfolino@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au

Mr Peter Khalil MP

Federal Member for Wills 

(03) 9350 5777

Peter.Khalil.MP@aph.gov.au