Helping others and giving back to the community is very important to me. Every weekend, I go to the city center with my family to provide free food to people experiencing homelessness. I also make donations and help in any way I can, using my pocket money and birthday money instead of receiving gifts.

I extend this same spirit to my school and friends, helping other students with donations, sharing resources, and encouraging kindness. Whether it’s supporting classmates, helping younger students, or giving back to the wider community, I try to make a positive difference wherever I go.

Even though I am young, I believe small actions can make a big difference, and giving back has taught me the value of kindness, empathy, generosity, and responsibility.

Things I’ve Created

My Books

The Big Bully is my first book, which I co-authored with my sister, Ayesha Malik. Writing this book helped me discover how stories can help people understand feelings and be kinder to one another.

I wanted the book to show what bullying feels like from a child’s point of view and to remind readers that everyone has emotions, even when they don’t show them. I shared ideas about characters, feelings, and situations that kids can relate to at school and in everyday life.

Being part of creating a real book taught me that even young kids can turn their ideas into something meaningful. I learned to be patient, creative, and confident in sharing my thoughts. Seeing our book published and shared with others made me feel proud and excited to keep writing.

One of my favourite experiences was talking about our book at the Victorian Parliament and our Local MP’s office. It showed me that children’s ideas are important and that stories written by kids can make a difference.

Through my writing, I hope to encourage other children to believe in themselves, be brave, and use their imagination to share their stories with the world.

Think Myno is a unique training and charity organization founded by Ayda Malik when she was in Prep. From the very beginning, Ayda had the idea, the vision, and even the name. She would talk about it constantly with her elder sister, using a special language she had created just for their conversations. Inspired by her creativity and passion, Ayda’s mother and sister helped turn her idea into reality, shaping it into a program that empowers students across schools - from public to private - to be confident, kind, and responsible citizens.

The name itself is powerful: “MYNO” stands for “Make Yourself Notice” - a reminder that every child has a voice, a story, and the ability to make a positive impact.

Think Myno provides practical training programs that cover topics such as:

Anti-Bullying: Helping students recognize bullying, stand up safely, and create inclusive environments.
Young Leadership: Teaching children how to lead by example and inspire their peers.
Personal Growth: Encouraging students to be themselves, make their voices heard, and build self-confidence.
Community Values: Instilling habits of kindness, honesty, and respect toward teachers, classmates, and the wider community.
Helping Others: Guiding students to take initiative and contribute positively in their school and local community.

While Think Myno charges schools for its programs, all proceeds go back into improving the initiative and supporting charitable causes, ensuring that the impact of the project grows and reaches more children.

Ayda’s vision for Think Myno goes beyond lessons or workshops. It’s about creating a culture where every child feels empowered to shine and make a difference. By combining her creativity, leadership, and passion for helping others, Ayda has inspired countless students to embrace their uniqueness, respect those around them, and take positive action every day.

Think Myno

Books, art, kindness projects, and things I’m proud of

Small Hands, Big Hearts

Making a Difference, One School at a Time

Think Myno is not just a program - it’s a movement to Make Yourself Notice.

Stories written by a kid, for kids

Community & Giving Back

I learned that stories can help people understand feelings and remind us to be kind.

Even small hands can make a big difference.

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All proceeds help support her anti-bullying intiative, Think Myno.