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Denzel James | |
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 Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Youth Chairman | |
| In office 3 April 2022 – Present | |
| UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador | |
| In office 04 July 2023 – 20 December 2024 | |
| South Australian Youth Climate Spokesperson | |
| In office 12 July 2023 – Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 2006 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Parent(s) | Raymond James; Felicia Naomi Wilson |
| Education | Victoria University (Bachelor of Laws (Honours), current), Avenues College, Oodnadatta Area School, Blair Athol North School |
| Known for | Youth leadership, climate advocacy, Indigenous advocacy, child rights advocacy, student representation |
| Awards | Young South Australian of the Year (2025), Young Citizen of the Year (2024, City of Adelaide & Port Adelaide Enfield) |
Denzel James (born 10 January 2006) is an advocate for Australian youth, a student, and a community representative. James, on 20 December 2024, has been a Young Ambassador at UNICEF Australia.[1] He has been South Australian Youth Climate Spokesperson since 2023.[2] James has held multiple youth advisory and leadership roles in South Australian government initiatives, including Youth Chairman 2022 to 2025. He has been Student Ambassador at Victoria University, Melbourne since March 2025.[3]
James is a First Nations Australian and Māori who was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He began his education at Blair Athol North School before moving to Avenues College[4], attending Oodnadatta Area School[5] for a time before returning to Avenues College where he ultimately finished his schooling and graduated in 2024 with the South Australian Certificate of Education.[6]
After finishing his schooling, James did foundation studies to help him get into tertiary education. He subsequently attended Victoria University,[3] where he is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree. With assistance from the Indigenous Academic Unit Moondani Balluk, he transitioned into university study.
Thanks to his advocacy participation in national and international youth forums such as WIPCE (World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education)[7] in Aotearoa New Zealand, along with participating in policy discussions relating to youth, wellbeing, education, and climate change.[8]
Education
James started secondary school at Avenues College[4] in Year 8. Midway through that year, he relocated to Oodnadatta Area School[5] in 2019, before returning to Avenues College to complete his studies.
He worked part-time at Subway while studying to support himself financially.[9]
Youth advocacy and leadership
James became involved in youth representation through the South Australian School Representative Council and later served as Youth Chairman from 2022 to 2025.[10]
UNICEF Australia
James joined UNICEF Australia in July 2023 and became the South Australian Youth Climate Spokesperson.[1]
Awards and recognition
References
- 1 2 "UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador". ABC BTN. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Young Ambassadors nominated for Young Australian of the Year". UNICEF Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Victoria University Student Ambassadors 2025". Victoria University. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Avenues College". Avenues College. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Oodnadatta Area School". Department for Education SA. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Avenues College Leadership Programs". Avenues College. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education 2025". WIPCE. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "People's Cabinet: Gen Z's want policy not TikTok hits". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Denzel has a plan to expand Adelaide as Teen Parliament 2024 applications open". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Climate Change and Water Youth Advisory Group". Office for Youth, Australian Government. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Denzel James". Australian of the Year Awards. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Australia Day Awards". City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Retrieved 7 February 2026.