Shoalhaven YouthLocal

Youthlocal S6E5 Ulladulla

This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores careers, agriculture, and one of the most important life skills of all — managing your money. 🚜 Agri News dives into the current state of Australia's dairy industry. The team unpacks opening milk prices, global market pressures, fuel and fertiliser costs, and the challenges dairy farmers are facing as they prepare for the year ahead. It's a fascinating look at how international events and local farming realities intersect. 💼 Work Life heads to the South Shoalhaven Careers & Community Showcase, where the Youthlocal team interviews employers, training organisations, community groups, and local students. From plumbing and nursing to town planning, apprenticeships, the Navy, hospitality, university pathways, and podcasting, the team discovers the incredible range of opportunities available right here in the Shoalhaven. 💰 Living Skillfully tackles the topic of budgeting and money management with certified accountant Monique Carson. From online shopping temptations and subscriptions to saving for cars, managing expenses, understanding insurance, and avoiding common financial traps, the team learns practical strategies for making smart money decisions as they move into adulthood. Whether you're thinking about your future career, trying to save money, or curious about life on a dairy farm, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world insights from local young people and community experts. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Youthlocal S6E4 Ulladulla

This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores ocean conservation, one of Britain’s most famous robberies, and practical skills for eating well on a budget. 🌊 Tide Talk dives into the world of marine biology and the challenges facing our oceans today. From plastic pollution and coral bleaching to overfishing and habitat destruction, Bella explores how marine scientists help protect ocean ecosystems—and the simple actions we can all take to make a difference. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the infamous Great Train Robbery of 1963. The team unpacks the daring heist, the massive police manhunt, and the extraordinary story of Ronnie Biggs, whose dramatic prison escape and decades on the run made him one of Britain's most notorious criminals. 🍳 Living Skillfully tackles a challenge many young people face when leaving home: how to shop, cook, and eat well on a budget. The team shares supermarket tips, affordable meal ideas, and money-saving strategies before chatting with Maria Mitchell from the Ulladulla Community Resource Centre about the local Food Store, food assistance programs, and how the community can support people doing it tough. It's an episode full of practical advice, fascinating stories, and real conversations about community, sustainability, and everyday life. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Youthlocal S6E3 Ulladulla

This week on Shoalhaven Youthlocal, the team explores future careers, thought-provoking books, and some surprisingly difficult ethical dilemmas. 🌊 Tide Talk takes a closer look at careers in marine biology, exploring the many pathways available beyond the stereotype of studying sharks. From ocean conservation and fisheries management to underwater robotics and climate science, Bella shares why she's passionate about pursuing a future researching octopuses and marine ecosystems. 🎓 Work Life visits the Country Universities Centre Ulladulla, where Eva explains how local students can access university support right here in the Shoalhaven. The team learns about online study, scholarships, student support services, flexible learning options, and upcoming opportunities for parents and future students. 📚 Book Nook features two highly-rated reads: * 1984 by George Orwell — the classic dystopian novel that continues to spark conversations about power, freedom, and independent thinking. * The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel — a practical and insightful look at wealth, investing, decision-making, and human behaviour. 🤔 Would You Rather closes the episode with some challenging moral questions about friendship, happiness, history, and the future. Would you save one person you know or five strangers? Change history or predict your future? The answers spark plenty of debate around the table. It's another episode packed with curiosity, big ideas, career inspiration, and authentic youth perspectives from across the Shoalhaven. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Youthlocal S6E2 Ulladulla

This week’s episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal dives into history, theatre, and life-saving knowledge — with plenty of laughs and curiosity along the way. 📚 Book Nook reviews The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons — the remarkable true story of Australian surgeon and war hero Weary Dunlop, following his experiences as a prisoner of war on the Thai–Burma Railway during World War II. The team reflects on themes of resilience, forgiveness, perspective, and the human stories behind history. 🎭 Stuff To Do spotlights the upcoming Follies production of Honk! at the Milton Theatre this June. Based on The Ugly Duckling, the musical follows Ugly’s journey to find acceptance and belonging. Bella gives a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, the characters, and why families will love the show. ⛑️ Living Skillfully features a practical and fascinating interview with Colleen Allen from South Coast First Aid, covering everything from snake bites and jellyfish stings to CPR, defibrillators, and how to respond in emergencies. The team learns life-saving tips, myths about blue bottle stings, and why staying calm matters most in an emergency. It’s another Youthlocal mix of storytelling, community, practical skills, and youth voices exploring the world around them. 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. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Youthlocal S6E1 Ulladulla

This week’s episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal dives into farming futures, unsolved mysteries, ocean science, and some very tricky “Would You Rather” dilemmas. 🚜 Agri News explores the current cattle market, rising beef production, global trade pressures, and how international conflict, fertiliser shortages, and possible El Niño conditions could impact Australian agriculture and rural communities in the months ahead. 🤔 Would You Rather returns with hilarious and surprisingly philosophical debates — from surviving nights in forests vs oceans, to living one 1,000-year life or ten 100-year lives, and whether you’d rather talk to your future self or your past self. 🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the terrifying case of the Golden State Killer — a criminal responsible for decades of burglaries, assaults, and murders before groundbreaking DNA genealogy technology finally led to his arrest more than 30 years later. 🌊 Tide Talk follows Bella’s brand-new citizen science project exploring salinity levels across local waterways, rock pools, and estuaries. The team discusses tides, rainfall, biodiversity, algae, and how changing salinity levels may affect marine life around the Shoalhaven coast. It’s thoughtful, curious, and packed with real youth perspectives on science, community, agriculture, and the world around us. Youthlocal is a Dunn Lewis Foundation youth program designed to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy, and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm. This term is proudly supported by The Veolia Mulwarre Trust. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.