A student in Melbourne Angus Liddell has raised thousands of dollars for disadvantaged communities has been recognised as Kingston’s 2026 Young Citizen of the Year, reports Bayside News. He invested a year in fundraising, volunteering, leadership and a 10km swim for charity and his efforts yielded him rewards. He was recognised for his work organising a Mission Action Day charity swim, and his efforts to raise almost $7,000 through St Bede College’s annual fundraising campaign. Over the years, has raised close to $10,000 through the campaign over several years.
He also volunteers as a lifesaver at Mentone Life Saving Club, and is a College Leader and Swim Captain at St Bede’s. Angus Liddell was recognized with the Young Citizen of the Year award at the 2026 Kingston Youth Awards for his ongoing commitment to helping others and encouraging fellow young people to get involved in their community, states the latest media release by Kingston Government website.