Dapto High School counsellor Katrina Davies accepts the Premier’s Anika Foundation Youth Depression Awareness Scholarship. Photo: DET NSW.
Two Illawarra and Shoalhaven high school faculty members were among 11 top NSW public school teachers and education staff honoured with a prestigious state government scholarship for their outstanding commitment to education.
For her work towards improved inclusivity in mental health for young people, Dapto High School counsellor Katrina Davies received the Premier’s Anika Foundation Youth Depression Awareness Scholarship as part of the 2025 Premier’s Teacher Scholarships.
Ms Davies proposed a study on how to improve mental health inclusivity by exploring best practices for supporting LGBTIQA+ youth in school communities in Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Her inspiration comes from supporting LGBTQIA+ youth with their unique challenges in her role as a school counsellor.
The scholarships have a strong regional focus, with nine of the public system’s award winners from outside of Sydney.
Ms Davies was joined by Ulladulla High School HSIE teacher Susanne Knight, who received the Premier’s History Teachers’ Association History Scholarship.
She proposed taking a deep dive into the world of Latin inscriptions from ancient Rome, by studying them in their original contexts to illuminate the past. The aim was to enhance understandings of Latin usage, Roman society, and the role of inscriptions in shaping historical narratives.
Eleven top NSW public school teachers and education staff were honoured for their outstanding commitment to education with this year’s Premier’s Teacher Scholarships. Photo: DET NSW.
Now in its 25th year, the scholarship program is open to all NSW teachers from government and non-government schools and preschools, and to teachers at TAFE NSW institutes.
More than 560 Premier’s Teacher Scholarship recipients have received the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in a chosen field of expertise since its inception.
NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar said students would ultimately be the winners with the scholarships drawing upon such a diverse range of educational fields.
“From teachers who focus on those with special needs, to others who lift outcomes for gifted students or work in Aboriginal education, mathematics and higher/vocational education – I’m delighted to see this outstanding group of public educators acknowledged through the Premier’s Teacher Scholarships,” he said.
“Enabling these educators to expand on their expertise in some of Australia’s and the world’s most acclaimed schools and centres for teaching and learning is fitting recognition for their efforts, and I look forward to hearing about their experiences.”
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