December 3, 2025
Discovery Days inspire more than 900 South Coast Year 6 students
Eurobodalla and Bega Valley students get hands-on university experience and explore exciting career options
The 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app (UOW) hosted more than 900 Year 6 students from 29 primary schools to take part in Year 6 Discovery Days at its Eurobodalla and Bega Valley campuses. The annual program introduced students to future study and career possibilities, encouraged them to explore their interests and helped them understand the many options available after high school.
Across four action-packed days, 590 students visited UOW Eurobodalla and 324 visited UOW Bega Valley. Hosted by the regional campuses, the events brought together UOW staff, student ambassadors and community partners. Each session was hands on and linked to what they learn in the classroom and how it could lead to future careers. Subjects covered in the sessions included nursing, law, engineering, criminology, archaeology and architecture.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education) Professor Helen Partridge said Year 6 Discovery Days play an important role in strengthening confidence and aspiration among young people in regional communities.
“These opportunities provide students with a real sense of what is possible at university. They meet our staff and students, try new activities and begin to see themselves in future studies or different careers. We are proud to work with local schools and partners to support the goals and interests of young people across the region.”
Discovery Days is a university-wide program that aims to create more opportunities for regional students and to build strong, community supported pathways into higher education.
At Eurobodalla, student ambassadors worked alongside TAFE Batemans Bay and Moruya, Eurobodalla Shire Council Sustainability and Libraries teams, and the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum. Students rotated through interactive activities that highlighted local industries and jobs, community know-how and the practical skills that students can build through further study.
At Bega Valley, the School of Nursing delivered practical demonstrations with support from UOW’s careers team, the 榴莲视频app of Canberra and Jirribitti Dreaming, a local Aboriginal owned and operated business that provides cultural education. Students had fun with hands-on activities while learning about different university courses and different careers.
