Paul Olson

Mid North Coast NSW

Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

For Paul, respect for culture is a key quality of modern leadership. A desire to honour his Birpai heritage, and passion to create positive change, motivates his outlook on life and learning. Paul has regularly demonstrated his ability to lead – within both his Indigenous community and school community. He has used his experience as a pastoral care leader at high school and community event volunteer to connect with people from all walks of life and build cultural sensitivity and respect. Paul has carried this ethos through to his university life, connecting with peers and finding equally open-minded individuals. Currently in his second year of a combined Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree, Paul is committed to putting his learnings and experiences as a Ma & Morley scholar into practice. In doing so, Paul hopes to make a tangible difference in his community.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.