Orielle Michaelis-Thorpe - Aboriginal Youth Sport Climber
My name is Orielle Michaelis-Thorpe. My mob are Bidjara and Dhunghutti. I am a 16 year old Year 12 student (2026) at Kedron State High School who loves climbing. I climb in Boulder and Lead competitively and am in the Australian National Youth team for U19 Lead, competing for the third year in a row at the World Youth Climbing Championships. This year, 2026, I will be competing in Arco, Italy.
When I am not training or studying, I am out bush either doing cultural stuff, climbing or hiking. I also love dancing, painting, cooking, op shopping and music
Education & Qualifications
- 2026 National Youth Lead U19 female Champion
- 2026 Oceanic Boulder Series (Open A) Rank 13 in Oceania
- 2025 Finalist, K2 Base Camp Emerging Achiever Award, Outdoors Queensland Awards
- 2025 National Open Lead (OpenA) Rank 8 in Australia
- 025 Queensland U19 State Boulder Silver medalist
- 2025 Queensland U19 State Lead Champion
- 2025 National Lead U17 Female Champion
- 2025 National Boulder U17 Female Silver medalist
- 2024 Queensland Women’s Open Boulder Champion
- 2024 National Boulder U17 Female Silver medalist
- 2024 National Lead U17 Female Silver medalist
Skills
- Coaching climbing in Boulder & Lead for youth
- Good people skills
- Honest & reliable worker
- Self-motivated
- Mentor to Indigenous students at my high school
- Mentor young climbers in the Qld team
Certificates & Scholarships
- Diploma of Business
- White Card for Construction Sites
- Completed Year 10 & 11 and will graduate in Nov 2026 with Queensland Certificate of Education Yr 12
- Young, Black & Proud Sports Scholarship 2025
- QATSIF Scholarship 2025-2026
- Young, Black & Proud Sports Scholarship 2023
Work History
- Student at high school
- Part time children’s coach
- Helper at my dad’s fruit & veg market stall
- Casual store assistant in Outdoor Specialist Store
Image Gallery
Become a member of Outdoors Queensland
Step outside and be part of the larger outdoors community. Being a member is an incredible opportunity to strengthen Outdoors Queensland's impact through our collective voice and effect real, positive transformation across the outdoor sector.
Support & Community
Joining Outdoors Queensland means becoming a part of the larger outdoor sector. As a member, you'll have the support of a network that understands and shares your passion for the outdoors.
Strengthen Our Collective Voice
Membership of Outdoors Queensland amplifies our collective voice on critical issues affecting the outdoor sector. Together, we can advocate more effectively for the interests of our community.
Access Resources and Information
Members of Outdoors Queensland gain exclusive access to a wealth of resources and information that can support their personal and professional development in the outdoors sector.
Emails You Will Look Forward To Reading
Stay on the pulse of the outdoors in Queensland through a subscription offering monthly insights from EO Dom Courtney, the latest news, upcoming events, and job opportunities in the outdoor sector. Use the form or click Subscribe Now! to share your areas of special interest.