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Joanna on Discovering What To Do After Uni
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 on Running Her Own Business
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
Olivia on Beauty Therapy
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 on Global Marketing
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 on Physiotherapy, Farming and the Local Council
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 on CFA Volunteering and Hospitality
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
Stuart on being the Northern Territory Young Person of the Year
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 on Supporting Rural Students with Podcasts
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
Tim on Running for Government
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
What it’s like in the CFA’s leadership program for women
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...
Zoey on Nursing and Paramedics
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
Tom on Leaving Uni for Full Time Work
When Tom university course moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to leave uni and pursue full time work as a Product Manager and Salesman.
From: Jaitmathang Land (Tallangatta VIC)
After school: Work