The tribute goes online today and will feature Mr Carr along with other Aboriginal achievers from across the western area.

The didgeridoo musician and rapper was thrilled when he discovered he was chosen for the tribute.

“I was over the moon,” Mr Carr said.

“I think people would look up to me as a role model.”

The Wellington High School graduate is becoming an increasingly well-known

face in the entertainment industry.

He has starred in two ‘school spectaculars’ and his talent with the didgeridoo and as a rapper is being honed by the prestigious Talent Development Project (TDP).

“For my 14th birthday my brother Phillip gave me a Michael Jackson DVD and I really liked watching his moves,” Mr Carr said.

“My brother then taught me how to play the didgeridoo and I went from there.

“In 2006 I was selected as a young performer with the TDP and I graduated last year. I am now a qualified artist.”

Other talented achievers from across the area include promising athlete Nayah Freeman from Young, David Newton from Cowra, Western NSW TAFE student of the Year Karen James from Parkes and Gallipoli scholarship winner Lionel Wood from Dubbo.

Born and raised in Wellington, Mr Carr travels to Sydney to record songs and hopes to release his album next year.

“I’ve nearly finished my album, I’ve only got three songs to go.”

Education and Training director-general Michael Coutts-Trotter said the webpage offered an insight into some of the stories of Aboriginal achievers.

“This tribute is part of our celebration of National Reconciliation Week and Education Week,” Mr Coutts-Trotter said.

“We are determined to continue growth in all aspects of learning as well as nurturing leadership and strengthening life skills.”

Mr Carr also had some advice for others trying to achieve their goals.

“Just keep doing what you’re doing and keep thinking of the future,” he said.

The high achiever stories will be featured on the Department of Education and Training website www.det.nsw.edu.au