Eastern Ranges School student Cameron Considine remembered as “funny young man”

Eastern Ranges School student Cameron Considine is being remembered as a funny, polite young man after a tragic accident claimed his life last month.

Cameron Considine is being remembered as a "compassionate, funny young man”, after he lost his life in a devastating accident at his family home. Picture: Supplied

A 16-year-old high school student is being remembered as a “compassionate, funny young man”, after he lost his life in a devastating accident last Monday.

Cameron Considine, who had autism, was playing in the family bathtub on April 28 when tragedy struck.

The Year 11 student was a cherished member of Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully, a specialist education provider that focuses on the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, an associated intellectual disability and language disorder.

Cameron’s mum Nicole said her son was “making progress by leaps and bounds” at the school, where he was a student for over 11 years.

“He adored most of his teachers (he had his favourites),” Cameron’s family said in a statement.

“Cam loved doing work experience at Knoxbrooke, picking and packing, using the pallet jack and had been offered a job there after he finished year 12 next year.”

The Year 11 student was a cherished member of Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully.

Also known as Cam or Camy, his family described him as a “funny, polite, cuddly and warm, cheeky, honest and stubborn” boy who was obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine and Disney classics like Winnie the Pooh and Cars.

“Cameron loved bare feet, jumping, climbing and watching YouTube,” his family said.

“If there was a tree to climb or a water feature or puddle to get in, that’s where he’d head.

“Cameron will be terribly missed by all who knew him.”

The family thanked the first responders who arrived to help their son within seconds of them calling triple – 0.

A GoFundMe has been set up by one of Cameron’s teachers to help cover costs for the funeral service, with the community already helping raise over $12,000.

“Cameron came a long way during his time at Eastern Ranges School with the support of his family and staff,” teacher Kate Chiappalone said.

“He was so engaged at work experience and they were so impressed with his hard work that they said they would love to have him work there after graduation.

“He was loved and adored by all those who were lucky enough to work with him. He will be sorely missed.”

Cameron’s mum Nicole said her son was “making progress by leaps and bounds” while at school, and that he’ll be dearly missed.

Eastern Ranges School principal Sam Silverwood said Cameron was loved and adored by all those who were lucky enough to know him.

“Cameron loved being at school and always followed the rules and liked to encourage his peers to do the same. He was thoughtful, kind, and caring to his staff,” he said.

“Cameron liked to tell his staff ‘You are wrong, Cameron is right’ as well as telling them that they are old followed by an endearing laugh.” 

“Cameron loved Thomas the Tank Engine – this was his favourite thing in the whole world.” 

Cameron leaves behind his mother, father Brian and older brother Jack.

The family thanked extended family members, their workplaces, and local community who have brought food, flowers and offered messages of support following Cameron’s passing.

Originally published as Eastern Ranges School student Cameron Considine remembered as “funny young man”