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August 2025

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, 155 Darling St, Dubbo

Orana Youth Forum 2025

Orana Youth Forum
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Orana Youth Forum

The Orana Youth Forum 2025 provides an opportunity for young people in the region to hear from business, industry leaders universities and training providers about jobs for the future.

Theatre
Theatre

An engaging line-up of speakers will present at the Forum with official opening keynote speakers followed by an industry and opportunities session focused on energy, mining, agriculture, health, education and training and construction. The afternoon session will feature an interactive workshops.

Exhibitors
Exhibitors

The Forum will feature more than 25 exhibitors from a cross-section of vocational, apprenticeship and traineeship providers as well as industry and business representation, government and tertiary/university institutions.

Playground
Playground

The outside exhibition space will utilise the Dubbo Regional Council carpark and Victoria Park, and will provide a hands-on opportunity for students to engage with heavy machinery, meet sporting greats and get involved in outdoor activities.

Sessions

26 Aug
  • 8:30am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Registration

26 Aug
  • 9:15am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Official Opening: Emily Mann, MC

26 Aug
  • 9:20am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Welcome to Country

06 Nov
  • 9:25am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Introduction: RDA Orana

Justine Campbell, CEO Regional Development Australia Orana

26 Aug
  • 9:30am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Sponsor Address: Dubbo Regional Council

Lionel Wood, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Dubbo Regional Council

26 Aug
  • 9:40am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Keynote: Scott Reardon

Scott Reardon, Australian Paralympian

26 Aug
  • 10:00am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Presentation: Fletcher International Exports

Ellie Hitz, R&D and Sustainability Manager & Joe Masters, Senior Sales and Marketing Executive

26 Aug
  • 10:15am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Presentation: Indigenous Energy Australia

Michael Frangos, Chief Executive Officer & Tommy Hicks, Head of Culture & Community & Tatum Moore...

06 Nov
  • 10:30am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Morning Tea: Exhibitor Pitch

26 Aug
  • 11:00am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Energy: Squadron Energy

Justin Toomey-White, First Nations Engagement Facilitator

26 Aug
  • 11:15am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Training: Dubbo Regional Council

Jessica Brown, Director Strategy Partnerships & Engagement

26 Aug
  • 11:30am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Agriculture: First Time Farmer & Bralca

Brooke Watts, Content Creator, First Time Farmer & Kaitie Nash, Operations Manager, Bralca

26 Aug
  • 11:45am
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Health: Whiteley Optometry

Eliza Whiteley, Optometrist, Whiteley Optometry

26 Aug
  • 12:00pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Brain Break: Headspace

Taylor Ryan, Community Engagement Officer and Program Support, Headspace

26 Aug
  • 12:15pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Arts: Moorambilla Voices

Michelle Leonard OAM, Founder and Artistic Director, Moorambilla Voices

26 Aug
  • 12:30pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Youth Law: Youth Law Australia

Khushaal Vyas, Senior Solicitor, Youth Law Australia

26 Aug
  • 12:45pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Business: The Rural Woman

Rebel Black, CEO and Founder, The Rural Woman

26 Aug
  • 1:00pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Trades: Inland Petroleum

Drew McCallum, Chief Executive Officer, Inland Petroleum

06 Nov
  • 1:15pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

Lunch

06 Nov
  • 2:00pm
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre

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