This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores future careers, thought-provoking books, and some surprisingly difficult ethical dilemmas.
🌊 Tide Talk takes a closer look at careers in marine biology, exploring the many pathways available beyond the stereotype of studying sharks. From ocean conservation and fisheries management to underwater robotics and climate science, Bella shares why she's passionate about pursuing a future researching octopuses and marine ecosystems.
🎓 Work Life visits the Country Universities Centre Ulladulla, where Eva explains how local students can access university support right here in the Shoalhaven. The team learns about online study, scholarships, student support services, flexible learning options, and upcoming opportunities for parents and future students.
📚 Book Nook features two highly-rated reads:
🤔 Would You Rather closes the episode with some challenging moral questions about friendship, happiness, history, and the future. Would you save one person you know or five strangers? Change history or predict your future? The answers spark plenty of debate around the table.
It's another episode packed with curiosity, big ideas, career inspiration, and authentic youth perspectives from across the Shoalhaven.
Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust.
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