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Isaiah Firebrace, a Yorta Yorta\/Gunditjmara man, winner of The X-Factor in 2016 and 2017 Eurovision Australian representative, was the guest speaker for the Koorie Aspirations Day.<\/p>\n
AN EVENT held in Geelong earlier this month has instilled pride in First Nations youth and provided them with many options for their future.<\/p>\n
Held on Wadawurrung country at GMHBA Stadium, the Koorie Student Aspirations Day brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary school students from the greater Geelong and Colac region.<\/p>\n
Supported by the Polly Farmer Foundation, the April 4-5 event was organised by the Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (LAECG).<\/p>\n
It provided an opportunity for students from Years 7-12 to hear from inspirational young Indigenous role models who have achieved success in their chosen field.<\/p>\n
The program also presented several opportunities for students to learn about post school career and education pathways and opportunities.<\/p>\n
Each day began with a Welcome to Country from Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corrina Eccles, followed by a \u201cspeed dating\u201d session where students visited several stalls to learn more about opportunities available to them post school in a number of different fields and industries.<\/p>\n
Students heard from representatives of educational institutions such as universities and TAFE, representatives from building and construction organisations, unions, employment agencies and local organisations with Indigenous traineeships and pathways.<\/p>\n
Staff and alumni from the Polly Farmer Foundation also ran a goal-setting session, where students were encouraged to start small but dream big, and work their way through developing goals to achieve whatever they want to do in life.<\/p>\n Isaiah Firebrace, a Yorta Yorta\/Gunditjmara man, winner of The X-Factor in 2016 and 2017 Eurovision Australian representative, was the guest speaker for the Koorie Aspirations Day.<\/p>\n