The Jaye Radisich Achievement Award

This award is presented to a student in Years 10, 11 or 12 in memory of former Mount Lawley Senior High School student, Jaye Radisich.

About the Award

 

Jaye Radisich was a West Australian politician who was an ex-Mount Lawley Senior High School student. Jaye passed away in 2012 and a foundation set up a $1,000 Award in her honour. 'The Jaye Radisich Award' is presented to a Mount Lawley SHS student who is:

  • A year 10, 11 or 12 student from the school
  • Preferably, but not necessarily, a female student
  • A student who demonstrates a contribution to the broader community via organisation of, and involvement in, community improvement activities
  • A student who is involved with extracurricular activities at the school (e.g. Prefect, Councillor, House Captain, Board member, involvement in committees and groups, sporting teams etc.)
  • A student who demonstrates dedication to their education and academic achievement

 

Applications are now open and can be obtained from Student Services.

 

Applications close 3.00 pm Friday 19 September 2025.

 

Further information can be obtained fromLou Kirkby in Student Services or via the application form.

 

About Jay Radisich

 

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At 24 years of age Jaye Radisich was the youngest woman ever to be elected to the Western Australian parliament and was the Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Swan Hills from 2001 until her retirement in 2008. Her inaugural speech to Parliament outlined her passion for helping others, the importance of community and areas that needed to be addressed in society.

As a student at Mount Lawley SHS, Jaye actively participated in school life, and had a long list of achievements through-out her studies. Visit our news item from 2012 for a more extensive list of her achievements.

After passing away, at age 35, tributes from state government colleagues flowed for this remarkable woman, who was described as "very bright and vivacious, always full of energy" and " an extremely energetic member for Swan Hills who never took 'no' for an answer. She was never intimidated by a challenge."