A Fraser Rise resident is getting ready to represent Victoria in the Miss Australia national pageant this month while raising money for charity.
Abbey O’Mara will head to Queensland for this year’s Miss Australia Pageant national final for a chance to be crowned as one of four national titleholders who will represent Australia on four international stages.
After submitting her application for the pageant in May this year, Ms O’Mara said she felt extremely excited and nervous when she received the email declaring she was accepted.
“The preparation for [the Miss Australia Pageant] has been one of my favourite experiences. It’s such a rewarding process where we have the opportunity to thoughtfully plan every detail – from our outfits and routines to our hair, makeup, and overall presentation,” Ms O’mara said.
“Beyond the glamour, it’s also about discipline, organisation, and creativity, which makes the journey just as exciting as the event itself.”
For those considering taking part in a pageant, Ms O’Mara said: ‘do it!’.
“You’ll never meet a group of like-minded, inspiring women anywhere else. Pageantry has not only helped me grow more confident in myself, but it has also given me the chance to build friendships and connections that I know will last a lifetime,” she said.
As part of her path to the national final, Ms O’Mara has been raising money and awareness alongside other pageant participants for charity Destiny Rescue – which aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Donations can be made towards her fundraising efforts online.
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