The program connects emerging young leaders (aged 16 – 23 years old) with community leaders as volunteer coaches over five months with one-on-one coaching, workshops and a focus on delivering community service projects to make a difference in the region.

It was created in partnership with industry association - Clubs NSW. Club Mudgee is the major sponsor of the region’s program.

Chelsea Butlin, a Year 10 student from Gulgong High, prepared a dance event at her local Aged Care residence as the culmination of her Max Potential program.

Chelsea’s community service project was one that gives back to the community by visiting and performing for the residents of Wenonah Lodge Residential and Community Care in Gulgong.

Tim Rava’s from Mudgee High focussed his community service project on ‘getting people outside, off their gadgets and enjoying outside more’ by organising a mini cricket coaching session which will be on August 4 at Victoria Park.

“This program has taught me that I will always have somewhere to go and there’s always room for improvement,” he said.

Other projects:

Bronte Cox - St Matthews - Sponsorship program for disadvantaged individuals who cannot afford sports fees. Collaboration with Barnodos and current businesses sponsoring sporting clubs.

Daniel Trevethan - Mudgee High - student survival workshops/presentations to grade 9-10 students in Mudgee on ways to access support and techniques for managing challenges as students.

Ellie Rowlands - St Matthews - encouraging the elderly at Pioneer House by visiting with her care dog, and colouring in with the elderly and having conversations.

Mackenzie Callaghan - Mudgee High - Community Health directory website for teens to find all the contact details of support organisations in one place.

Milla Jones - Mudgee High – Community mural to encourage residents to enjoy the arts.

Nickho Roberts - Kandos High - Valuing Veterans, changing perceptions about veterans and those serving in the army.

Taylah Cork - Kandos High - Pass on the positive, a movement to share positivity with others and start a ripple effect.

Others projects focused on self-esteem and ways to help the elderly.

The Max Potential showcase celebration will be held at Club Mudgee from 5pm.