Team 3: Personal Profile -
Kylie
I am not really physical. I am strong
in the upper body because of the pottery.
I am a bit of a non-conformist. I dress a bit way out sometimes. I
don’t like the like everyone else or doing things because it’s the
latest fashion.
Other than Jess and Maddy I don’t have a really big friendship
group. I have a lot of acquaintances, which is nice.
I haven’t been greatly involved in school activities. I did enter my
pottery into the Art Show, but that’s about it.
As yet I am not greatly involved in any community service groups,
school takes up a fair bit of my time. Mum and Dad have gotten
involved in “Beyond Blue”
as it was very supportive when the depression was at its worst.
I am a member of a pottery club. I started pottery when I needed to
find a way to express feelings and to “zone out”. I love it, and the
people who do it are really interesting and different from anyone
else I know.
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Money?
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I’m pretty careful about money because Mum and Dad have
taught us that it’s not something to throw about. They also
have made us earn our pocket money, so we know the value of
money. I’m really keen to save for the deposit on a house. |
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Possessions?
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Because of Mum and Dad’s attitudes to money and stuff I
really value the things I have. I don’t get everything I
want when I want it. I sometimes have to wait. Delayed
gratification, Dad calls it. He says that also teaches you
to stick to things like your study. |
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Religion?
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I’d describe us as “relaxed Christians”- we go to church for
all the important events but not every week. |
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Marriage?
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Yes, but not until I am fully qualified. I’d also have to
find someone pretty special. I haven’t been out with anyone
seriously for a while. My last boyfriend didn’t handle the
depression thing real well. |
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Politics?
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I’ve become interested in things like government funding for
health (particularly mental health) and education. If we
don’t find out which parties support particular issues we
won’t be able to get the best support. |
I am really aware of how other people feel. I don’t judge because
you never know what might be going on in someone’s life.
In an ideal world what would be
your 5 year plan?
To be accepted into Uni and be studying and doing well in my chosen
course whatever it is. Also to have had work experience in a
reputable practise.
What things are standing in the way of achieving this?
The concerns about my depression returning, even though I am
controlling it with medication it tends to have a way or rearing its
ugly head and impacting on my performance at school.
What might be some of the solutions?
To stress less about life and lighten up. Also to back up my
University application with good references and perhaps even gain
special consideration due to my ongoing mental illness.
How will you support yourself if you decide on further training
after school?
If I have to move away from home to study I would have to get a
part-time job. Fortunately I know that my parents will help out
financially and if I get into Sydney Uni then I would board with my
grandmother.
We are a pretty normal family. My parents want us to do whatever
makes us happy and support us in whatever we choose. We fight
sometimes, but who doesn’t? My depression has been stressful on the
whole family, but Mum and Dad have always been open about it and
treat it just the same as if I had a physical illness.
What is important as far as values go?
A loving support network is vital for a happy life. Being
tolerant of people who are different from ourselves and not judging
without being informed.
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