Hear stories from across the country, of rural young people in unique jobs, taking gap years, going on study trips, deciding on uni courses, starting trades and more. Want to hear more about a particular story? Just ask: ruralinspire@cep.org.au
Sarah runs her own business, BANG On Co, which focuses on getting small and medium businesses online.
From: Jaitmathang Land (Tawonga VIC)
After school: Traineeship, University
After doing a Cert III in beauty therapy in year 10, Olivia decided to pursue it as her career.
From: Djadjawurung Land (Donald VIC)
After school: TAFE
Matt has gone from running his own garden maintenance business to managing the international marketing team of Commodore Australia
From: Pangerang Land (Yarrawonga VIC)
After school: University
Kelli has returned to her hometown and works as a physiotherapist, local councillor and farmer
From: Jaitmathang Land (Tawonga VIC)
After school: Gap year, University
Rahni loves her local community and has worked to create a life for herself without university.
From: Gundijimara Land (Timboon VIC)
After school: Volunteering, Work
Aboriginal Health Practitioner and Bachelor of Nursing student Stuart McGrath is making a significant impact on public health in his community.
From: Galiwin'ku, East Arnhem Land
After school: University
Louise is studying a Maters of Teaching and creates podcasts and youtube videos to help rural students learn.
From: Bindjali Land (Kaniva VIC)
After school: University
While studying teaching, Tim got involved in politics and ran for Government for the seat of Ballarat.
From: Wergaia Land (Warracknabeal VIC)
After school: Gap year, University
StoriesSince finishing high school Rhani has stayed active in her local community, working in a local cafe, volunteering with Ambulance Victoria and volunteering the the CFA. She’s recently been accepted in a leadership program for women in the CFA.Rahni from...
Zoe worked as a volunteer at her local ambulance service during her four year university course. This experience gave her the confidence to know that paramedics is what she wanted to pursue.
From: Djadjawurung Land (St Arnaud VIC)
After school: University, Volunteering
StoriesPrabh Sandhu is a year 11 student from Mansfield Victoria. In 2020, he participated in the Rural Youth Ambassador program. This year he was accepted into the Skyline Program, which provides Prabh with financial and education support for his VCE studies.How...
Alisdair runs a carbon-neutral winery in the Hunter Valley.
From: Wonnarua Land (Pokolbin NSW)
After school: Work