Australia Day Honours APRA Members Queensland State Finalist Young Australian of the Year 2013 Charles Thomas, anti-bullying campaigner Charles Thomas’ indie-rock band The Medics is riding a wave of popularity but away from their convention-defying tunes and energetic performances, Charles took time out to cycle through North Queensland to raise awareness about the crippling impact of bullying. Bullying is now estimated to affect as many as three in 10 high school students and Charles aimed to help equip young people to counter it by encouraging them to build their confidence, self image and well-being. In a trip dubbed To the North, bass player Charles cycled 400 kilometres from Townsville to Cairns calling in at schools along the way to spread the anti-bullying message. The self-effacing member of The Medics – who recently completed a sell-out headline tour and released their first album – Charles explains that while he may not be the ‘coolest dude in the world every kid needs a role model and I am passionate for change’. He wants to see an end to bullying in schools so students can realise their potential as the next generation of leaders.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:26:08 +0000
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