This week’s episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal dives into history, theatre, and life-saving knowledge — with plenty of laughs and curiosity along the way.
📚 Book Nook reviews The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons — the remarkable true story of Australian surgeon and war hero Weary Dunlop, following his experiences as a prisoner of war on the Thai–Burma Railway during World War II. The team reflects on themes of resilience, forgiveness, perspective, and the human stories behind history.
🎭 Stuff To Do spotlights the upcoming Follies production of Honk! at the Milton Theatre this June. Based on The Ugly Duckling, the musical follows Ugly’s journey to find acceptance and belonging. Bella gives a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, the characters, and why families will love the show.
⛑️ Living Skillfully features a practical and fascinating interview with Colleen Allen from South Coast First Aid, covering everything from snake bites and jellyfish stings to CPR, defibrillators, and how to respond in emergencies. The team learns life-saving tips, myths about blue bottle stings, and why staying calm matters most in an emergency.
It’s another Youthlocal mix of storytelling, community, practical skills, and youth voices exploring the world around them.
Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections.
The team meets every second Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm.
This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust.
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