One of 50 youth accepted throughout Australia to attend the NIYLA camp in Sydney, Will soon realised that he was among friends. "We just had this bond with each other, it was really strange, I have never experienced something like this before," he said.

On arrival, everyone was placed into groups and a topic had to be chosen. Will's group chose a campaign about depression and youth suicide.

Entitled R U OK? Community Conversations, the campaign encourages people to have conversations with friends and family in a bid to save lives.

"Youth suicide is very big in the 14-18 indigenous youth, but the message is not only going out to indigenous youths, it's going out to everyone," Will said.

"We believe our message is 'a simple conversation can save a life'.

"Just any conversations makes people feel like they're worth something.

"Facilitators were really good, up there; on the last night sitting around the campfire everyone was saying the same thing."

Some of the youth who attended the camp had either been bullied, had a 'rough track' and some had even tried to commit suicide.

Learning about leadership qualities, Will soon came out of his shell, growing with confidence each day.

Will was not accustomed to being an entrepreneur with a cause.

The facilitators gave everyone a mission to return home to market their campaign.

Back home in Daylesford, Will is already a volunteer with the CFA and plays football with three different teams.

After leaving school, Will hopes to become a volunteer and help others in the social justice area.

All attendees will return to Sydney to re-launch their campaigns at the Sydney Opera House at a later date.

Will is now on a mission for his campaign to raise awareness in the community.

Should you like a speaker at your club or group, Will is more than happy to come along and speak.

For more information, visit facebook.com/pages/R-U-OK-Community-Conversations.

Anyone experiencing difficulties should contact Lifeline on 13 11 44.