Sarah Welfare

Lake Macquarie, NSW

Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Enabling Pathway: Newstep

Sarah’s ambition is to provide a voice to those who are not well positioned to speak up for themselves. With a desire to become a human rights lawyer, she hopes to advocate for sex workers – creating a better future for anyone susceptible to being trafficked in Australia or across the world. In 2018, she represented Columbia in a mock UN Assembly negotiation for Hunter Region schools, sparking her commitment to campaign on this global issue. Sarah’s commitment to helping others began at school, where she was a respected school leader, peer mentor and active volunteer through Scouts. Prior to commencing her combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Development Studies, Sarah excelled as part of the Newstep program for 2019.

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.