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Chairperson Mr. Leigh Ridgeway recently received a ‘Life Time Membership” to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group of NSW (AECG).

Leigh Ridgeway recieving Lifetime membership AECG

The Worimi LALC is very proud to announce that our Chairperson Mr. Leigh Ridgeway recently received a ‘Life Time Membership” to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group of NSW (AECG).

Leigh has been an active member of the AECG for over 15yrs and this Award recognises his support, commitment and contribution to Aboriginal Education and Culture on a Local, Regional and State Wide platform.

Leigh continues to be an active member of the AECG and has participated at both the Muloobinba (Newcastle) & founded the Youyoong AECG (Port Stephens).  He currently spends his time participating with the Maitland Local AECG; where he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to protect, promote and foster the best interests of all Aboriginal Students currently active within the Educational system.  A huge congratulations to Leigh for this wonderful achievement and we wish him a life time of success in supporting our Youth – Mr. Andrew Smith (Worimi LALC CEO).