ABA Brave Youth Of The Year 2017

Cameron Caulfield SC & Jayden Caulfield SC

Citations:

Mr Cameron Deane CAULFIELD, Carina Heights Qld 4152

In the evening of 11 April 2014, Mr Cameron Caulfield provided assistance to his mother who had been wounded during a domestic violence assault at Chambers Flat in Queensland.

Cameron, (aged 12 at the time), his four siblings and their mother were at home when they heard noises outside the house. Concerned for their safety, they all moved into a bedroom. His mother went to investigate the noise and, on approaching the front door of the house, saw the offender, who was her ex-husband. She immediately ran back to the bedroom, locking the door.

The offender broke down the bedroom door and fired a gun at the woman, wounding her in the arm. As the offender reloaded the firearm, Cameron elbowed the man in the stomach, grabbed the firearm and ran and hid it outside.

He returned to the bedroom and, as the offender continued to assault his mother, he and his brother grabbed hold of the offender's arms to prevent further injuries.

Whilst Cameron and his brother struggled with the offender, their youngest brother was able to escape outside with their youngest sister, who he had earlier placed under a bed to keep safe.

Meanwhile Cameron's other sister assisted their mother to her feet, guided her out of the house, and administered first aid treatment to her injured arm. A short time later Cameron and his brother were also able to exit the house.

By his actions, Mr Caulfield displayed conspicuous courage.

Mr Jayden Riley CAULFIELD, Carina Heights Qld 4152

In the evening of 11 April 2014, Mr Jayden Caulfield provided assistance to his mother who had been wounded during a domestic violence assault at Chambers Flat in Queensland.

Jayden, (aged 14 at the time), his four siblings and their mother were at their home when they heard noises outside the house. Concerned for their safety, they all moved into a bedroom. His mother went to investigate the noise and, on approaching the front door of the house, saw the offender, who was her ex-husband. She immediately ran back to the bedroom, locking the door.

The offender broke down the door and fired a gun at the woman, wounding her in the arm. As the offender reloaded the firearm, Jayden's brother elbowed the man in the stomach, grabbed the firearm and ran and hid it outside.

As the offender continued to assault his mother, Jayden and his brother, who had returned to the bedroom, grabbed hold of the offender's arms to prevent further injuries.

Whilst Jayden and his brother struggled with the offender, their youngest brother was able to escape outside with their youngest sister, who he had earlier placed under a bed to keep safe.

Meanwhile Jayden's other sister assisted their mother to her feet, guided her out of the house, and administered first aid treatment to the woman's injured arm. A short time later Jayden and his brother were also able to exit the house.

By his actions, Mr Caulfield displayed conspicuous courage.