Two young leaders from the Kimberley had the trip of a lifetime recently, heading to New South Wales for the Burn Bright National Leadership Camp.

With the support of Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation, a Fitzroy Valley resource centre, Aaliyah Cox and Ezekial Green left the Kimberley for the first time in their lives to join the Leadership Camp at 'The Tops', around an hour south of Sydney.

Around 110 young people aged 15-18 attended the camp.

Marra Worra Worra Youth Engagement Coordinator Toby Tracy told National Indigenous Times that Aaliyah and Ezekial's leadership qualities became apparent as soon as they signed up to travel to the other side of the country and attend a four-day camp "with people from very different places and backgrounds, especially coming from a small riverside town".

"Every day there were guest speakers, students did activities and got to know other students from all over the country and some international young people as well. The camp was centred predominantly around young people understanding what leadership means, developing leadership skills and how to become a leader in their respective peer groups and communities," he said.

Mr Tracy noted the two young people's willingness to volunteer to "commit to learning in a completely new environment, with so many people they didn't know", which he said "spoke volumes about their qualities as leaders in their community".

"Their commitment to making the most of this leadership opportunity, overcoming feeling nervous and missing their family back home in Fitzroy Crossing made everyone involved so proud to see," he said.

"Both young people made friends quickly and were well supported by the Burn Bright mentors and wider staff group and facilitators. Aaliyah and Ezekial were also supported by Kahlia Rogers who works for Marra Worra Worra's Education, Engagement and Attainment Initiative (also known by its Bunuba name 'Dalja'), who is a young leader herself from Wangkatjunka Community in the Fitzroy Valley.

"In addition to attending the National Leadership Camp, Aaliyah and Ezekial were also able to spend time exploring Australia's biggest city, a far cry from their hometown of Fitzroy Crossing which has a population of around 1300 people. Visiting the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the 300 meter tall Sydney Tower Eye amongst other attractions gave them a real taste of city life and the wider world."

Aaliyah and Ezekial also had the opportunity to catch up with hometown hero, Toby Bedford, a Fitzroy Crossing local and proud Bunuba man who plays with the Great Western Sydney Giants.

"Toby Bedford… gave Aaliyha and Ezekial a tour and inspired them further to pursue their passion of AFL football," Mr Tracy said.

Aaliyha and Ezekial watched GWS training and met with other players, and got some signed GWS gear to take back home to Fitzroy Crossing.

The young leaders also took their chance to go up the massive Sydney Tower Eye for a better view of the sprawling metropolis below.

"Both young people were very thankful for this experience but were happy to get back home and share these experiences with their families and friends, encouraging those they spoke with to take such opportunities when they present whilst appreciating what they have at home, especially the familial networks, abundant natural beauty and the slower pace of life," Mr Tracy told National Indigenous Times.