Collie will celebrate the launch of National Science Week with a tribute to the contributions made by our first peoples and a debate on the ways science can benefit rural communities next week.
Organised by Operation Next Gen and the Ngalang Boodja Council with support from the federal government, the ‘Eight Cool Ways Science Can Benefit Rural Communities’ event will celebrate the past and focus on what are the hot opportunities for future careers and businesses in Collie.
Operation Next Gen manager Kerry Anderson said the debate would be beneficial for people of all ages.
“This includes business people exploring new investment opportunities, young people deciding what career path to pursue in a rural community, and those looking to reskill or change career paths,” she said.
With health and technology being flagged as the two biggest career paths of the future, Brendan Murphy will be well placed to put forward his views.
A Year 12 student at Collie Senior High School and a resident of Allanson, Brendan is also founder of AMPLIFTS, an online fitness program and coaching business.
“At 18 years of age, chances are Brendan will have a very different perspective to the other panellists who have interests in other areas such as agriculture, environment, forestry and the arts,” Ms Anderson said.
“Ultimately the audience will cast their vote to decide which panellist has the best proposition for Collie and there will be sure to be some seeds of ideas planted.”
The contribution to science made by first peoples will also be recognised at the event.
“How many people know about the achievements of indigenous inventor David Unaipon who is featured on our $50 note?” Ms Anderson said.
“Mila Foundation students have been working on telling the story of how our first peoples have contributed to science, something that is often overlooked in the history books.”
The event will take place from 7pm on Thursday, August 16 at Collie Senior High School’s Performing Arts Centre.
