It’s been 10 whole months since I’ve embarked on my biggest life adventure of moving to Brisbane, and since leaving the Burdekin I’ve been faced with more challenges and opportunities than I expected.
For generations, my family has been lucky enough to call Burdekin home, and it truly makes me happy to represent the region in all that I do, even if that is 1,200km away. Since finishing up my traineeship at the Burdekin Library and concluding my role as Youth Mayor I have commenced my first year of studies in Media and Communications at Queensland University of Technology. Within my first semester, I successfully secured a four-month internship with community radio station 4ZZZ and an employment position with QUT as a Student Ambassador, both positions which heavily utilised my experience in youth council and love for the community. Most recently, I have been selected to volunteer at the Brisbane International Film Festival which I’m thrilled to experience in the coming days as well as gaining work experience with Burdekin Life.
Amongst my studies at QUT, I have been offered several opportunities through assignments to showcase entrepreneurial skills, pitching business ideas to Brisbane based businesses, ranging from social media campaigns, and business solutions to marketing proposals all opportunities that have allowed me to successfully network in the industry.
Since completing my internship at 4ZZZ I have become a casual volunteer on air, mainly working graveyard shifts – 2:00am to 6:00am - as well as creating my own online digital radio show, which is currently in the works.
As the year progresses and my first year comes to a close, I am beyond ecstatic to see what 2024 has to offer. With the opportunities I have secured I hope to inspire others within our region who are hesitant to embark on such a big change.
Gracie at QUT Kelvin Grove. Photo supplied
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