This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores ocean life, regenerative farming, youth-led events, and an important conversation about bullying and resilience.
🌊 Tide Talk dives into the fascinating world of bubble coral. Bella explores how these unique corals inflate during the day, feed at night, defend themselves with stinging tentacles, and why they're both beautiful and vulnerable on our coral reefs.
🎸 Stuff To Do shines a spotlight on Youthstock, the upcoming all-ages youth music showcase at the Dunn Lewis Centre on 15 August. Featuring five local youth bands, free entry for young people, and organised entirely by the Youth Music Network, it's a celebration of young talent and live music in the Shoalhaven.
📚 Book Nook reviews Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massy, exploring the principles of regenerative agriculture and the balance between caring for the environment while producing food sustainably. The discussion delves into biodiversity, farming, and how positive solutions can inspire meaningful change.
💬 Hot Topic tackles the complex issue of bullying. The team discusses the difference between bullying and everyday conflict, the challenges of online bullying, why speaking up matters, and practical ways young people can support themselves and others when bullying occurs. It's an honest conversation that recognises there are rarely simple answers.
From coral reefs to regenerative farming, youth events to real-life challenges, this episode is packed with thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and authentic youth perspectives.
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.
Youthlocal is proudly sponsored by the Milton Ulladulla Lions Club, whose generous support helps local young people develop skills, build confidence, and create podcasts that connect our community.
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