12 Jul 2025

Amelia Kerr: a role model beyond the wicket

From Saturday Morning, 8:10 am on 12 July 2025

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At 24, White Fern Amelia Kerr holds a bunch of cricket records, including for the highest individual score in a women's One Day International match.

But at the height of her cricket career, Amelia called time out and opened up about her struggles with mental health. She says the support of her family saved her life.

Now she's using her platform to speak out about youth well-being.  She recently joined Barnardos as an Ambassador, involved in the What's Up counselling helpline, the only helpline in Aotearoa for children as young as 5 and up to 19. 

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