Sydney teenager Isaac Khashadorian receives bravery award for rescuing family

Year 8 student Isaac Khashadorian was presented with the Award for Courage and Bravery after rescuing a mother, a baby, and a young child from a damaged vehicle, NSW Education reported. Federal Member of Parliament for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps presented the award to the 13-year-old during a ceremony in September. [1]

The teenager acted immediately after noticing the family trapped inside the wrecked car, according to NSW Education. His prompt intervention and assistance ensured all three occupants were safely brought out of the vehicle. [1]

Killarney Heights High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school situated on Starkey Street in Killarney Heights, a northern suburb of Sydney in the Northern Beaches region of Australia. [2]

Following the recognition, Khashadorian emphasised the importance of community support, stating that helping others when possible creates a safer environment for everyone and that doing good deeds encourages kindness to return. [1]