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Alkina speaks about the challenge of growing up as an Indigenous young person in rural Victoria.
From: Yorta Yorta Land (Echuca VIC)
After school: Work
Jessica moved to Adelaide to study a Bachelor of Laws. As a way to make friends in the city, Jessica started the Walkerville Netball Club. It is now the third largest netball club in Adelaide.
From: Meru Land (Renmark SA)
After school: Gap year, University
Joanna has completed a Bachelor of Health Science. She currently works as a nanny and a cleaner and is still working out what is next in her journey.
From: Gadubanud Land (Apollo Bay VIC)
After school: University
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
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
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
Alisdair runs a carbon-neutral winery in the Hunter Valley.
From: Wonnarua Land (Pokolbin NSW)
After school: Work
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
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