Launched in Melbourne, Australia, Just BU was started by primary school teacher, Lisa Donath. Aimed at secondary school students, this innovative, panel program lets your students know that "It’s OK 2 Just BU”- at work and at play!
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\nEmpowering Year 7- 12 students via access to 3 relevant and influential role models students are encouraged to embrace their individuality, be confident and resilient in following their own life path, career journey and celebrating all that they can be.
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\nThrough our Panel programs- "You R the Future", "CareersAndU" and "It's OK 2 Just BU" three (3) panellists from the fields of business, entertainment, community and sport share their personal experiences whilst at school, their lives today and the choices they have made- the good, the bad and the ugly!!
When the 'Just BU' organisation came to our school, I was sceptical of what an impact they may have on my life. Within the first few minutes, it became clear to me that they were no ordinary group consisting of Government or School officials trying to bring forth my 'true potential'. Instead, these everyday individuals spoke to us about issues we could relate to whilst instilling into us the importance of staying true to yourself. 'Just BU' taught me that no matter what influences I have within my life, no one can get in the way of my own decisions.
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\n\nYear 11 student- De La Salle
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\n\nDave Thornton, FOX FM Breakfast host and Comedian
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\n\nHead of Careers, St Kevin’s
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\n\nBE HEARD
\n\nWe are always looking for "Teen Voices"- young people looking for a way to share their thoughts, fun images or videos or write blog posts on topics of interest via our social media pages. This is a great way to gain some "work experience" and exposure!
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\n\nBE A PANELIST
\n\nDo you have a real story to share? Do you wish that when you were at school you heard a story from a role model that you could genuinely connect with- that you felt was living YOUR life now? We’d love to hear from you
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\n\n– Lisa Donath, Founder of Just B U
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Statistics show that most of today's students will change careers at least 5 times during their working lives. Many students are unaware or confused about where to start once they finish school, the options they have and how these choices can affect them. Hearing stories and learning from professionals that they look up to provides an insight into the road ahead
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