He was born Australia’s richest baby and heir to a massive $4.5 billion fortune.
But Jackson Lloyd Packer, son of billionaire businessman James, has no plans to sit back and relax.
Many believe Jackson will take over the Packer dynasty of newspapers, casinos and vast wealth.
But for now, the unassuming teen says he just wants to “help.”
At just 14 years old, Jackson is following in his mother Erica’s footsteps by becoming a UNICEF ambassador.
Jackson Packer (pictured with mother Erica) will one day take over the family dynasty. But right now, all he wants to do is help others who are less fortunate
The teenager traveled through war-torn Moldova to help children in refugee camps and has volunteered at early childhood education centers in one of Europe’s poorest countries.
“I definitely want to help…I’ve been through so much growing up and I’m so grateful for that,” Jackson said A current issue.
“These kids have been stripped down to have nothing and it’s just better if we can, you know, all share what we have and make life easier for these kids who are going through an incredibly difficult time.”
Jackson’s volunteer work is a far cry from his life and upbringing with his sisters Indigo and Emmanuelle in Los Angeles.
He admitted that traveling to Moldova has broadened his perspective considerably.
“It definitely showed and broadened my perspective on things because you see all these kids who have been displaced and had to flee,” Jackson said.
“You see those camps and those kids and they’re still smiling. They still play. And it really shows how it’s not just the little things that count, but it also shows how some of the things that we obsess over, that we shouldn’t really care about, aren’t that important.
‘Despite coming from a privileged upbringing… I have been able to see so much more and a broader perspective.’
Jackson Packer (pictured with his parents and sisters) is just like any other teenage boy
Jackson Packer and his mother Erica traveled to Moldova to work with children in refugee camps. Image: Nine
Erica Packer, Jackson’s mother, first came up with the idea of bringing Jackson to Moldova, saying it was important to her that her three children understand the responsibility that comes with wealth.
“Australia as a country is very privileged – our family in particular is very privileged,” Erica said.
‘I think it is very important that the children grow up and really understand the responsibility they have.
In addition to his charity work, Jackson admitted that he is just like any other 14-year-old and spends his free time building Legos and jigsaw puzzles.
Jackson lives in Los Angeles with mother Erica Packer and sisters Indigo and Emmanuelle
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