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
Kaylee completed a TAFE course in massage therapy before heading to Canada to live and work on the ski slopes.
From: Boonwurrung Land (Yanakie VIC)
After school: TAFE, Work
Xavier understands that uni isn't everything. In fact, his work outside of uni helped him land a job as a policy advisor.
From: Wergaia Land (Ouyen VIC)
After school: University
Hannah is passionate about rural community development and gender equality. As a way to combine these passions, she founded the Country to Canberra program.
From: Kaurna Land (Blyth SA)
After school: University
Nick is a full-time musician, DJ and performer.
From: Djadjawurung Land (North Avoca VIC)
After school: Work
Jemma spent her Gap Year in Italy before moving to Canberra to study a Politics and International Relations. These days she works at the National Zoo.
From: Yorta Yorta, Bangerang Land (Strathmerton VIC)
After School: Gap Year, University
Mark works on his 7000-acre family farm near Kaniva. Mark makes farm videos and vlogs which have been blowing up online.
From: Bindjali Land (Kaniva VIC)
Afterschool: Work, Engineering
Dana is a Gunditjmara woman. She has worked in administration at the University of Melbourne Law School and is currently studying a Bachelor of Nutrition.
From: Yorta Yorta Land (Nathalia VIC)
After school: Work, University
Morgan spent her gap year teaching English in Poland. She now works in human resources at the CFA.
From: Wergaia Land (Hopetoun VIC)
After School: Gap year, University
Daniel left school in year 11 and completed a fitting and turning trade. He has travelled and worked around Australia.
From: Kurnai Land (Maffra VIC)
After School: Apprenticeship
StoriesAfter high school Jemma moved to Italy for 12 months where she worked as an au pair. Eventually she came back home to Australia, moved to Canberra and finished a double degree at university. Now she’s the Customer Services Manager at the National Zoo and...
Josh moved to the city to study a Bachelor of Game Design, but soon decided he didn't want to turn his hobby into his job.
From: Wergaia Land (Warracknabeal VIC)
After school: Work
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