Zoe Turnour - Winner 2024

Why did you enter Country to Canberra’s Leadership Competition? 

I entered Country to Canberra’s Leadership Competition as I thought it would be a really helpful program to learn from inspiring women on how I could improve myself to help the women around me.

What do you hope to get out of the Power Trip? 

I’m excited to meet the other winners and the Country to Canberra community. I’m also excited to listen and learn from the speeches and create relationships with the women I meet.

Who is your role model and why? 

My parents, they both do so much for our community and love to help others.

What’s your favourite thing about living in rural Australia? 

I feel so fortunate to grow up in such a beautiful environment. I love the nature around me, the rainforest and coast. Going out on the reef is one of my favourite things to do in Cairns.

What’s your main goal or ambition (right now, or in the future)? 

Finishing my school studies and getting the best ATAR score I can and continuing onto university.

Tell us a couple of things you do to relax or have fun? 

I love spending time outdoors, travelling and being with friends and family, I also enjoy doing pottery and muay thai.