Orlina Yalda

Trainee Sports Coach

Orlina proudly serves as a Trainee Sports Coach at Collective Leisure, where she is dedicated to delivering physical activities for both children and individuals with special needs. Her background is rooted in Iraqi nationality and Assyrian ethnicity.

Her commitment to leadership is evident through her roles as School Vice-Captain, where she strives to inspire and guide her peers.

Among Orlina’s many accomplishments, she was honoured to have secured first place in Leadership at the Youth Refugee Awards in 2023. She was recognised as a 2023 Australian Olympic Change-Maker, receiving the Unions NSW Jeff Shaw Memorial Scholarship which has further fuelled her drive to excel. Through her endeavours, Orlina consistently channels compassion and enthusiasm to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Orlina’s passion for the English language is unwavering, and she is dedicated to sharing it with others by becoming an English teacher. Her goal is to extend her assistance to new immigrants and individuals from refugee backgrounds, much like my own journey. By teaching them English and guiding their integration into Australian society, she hopes to make a significant contribution to their lives.