Young people are being given the chance to learn how to be better stock handlers when one of the region’s iconic sheep stations throws opens it doors in February.
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The 50,000-hectare Wyvern Station, at Carrathool in the Riverina, will host workshops and mentoring sessions on February 9 and 10 in a joint initiative with the Peter Westblade Scholarship committee.
Steeped in history, Wyveryn is also at the forefront of merino breeding operations with state-of-the-art facilities including a new wool shed, yards and shearers’ quarters.
Young people will learn about sheep selection, stockmanship, agribusiness skills, sheep and wool marketing, new agricultural technologies and professional development.
Peter Westblade Scholarship chairman Craig Wilson said a select group would be encouraged to pursue the 2019 scholarship.
“This will provide a fantastic location for the young people to visit and gain invaluable experience and knowledge over a weekend on one of Australia’s most progressive merino breeding operations,” Mr Wilson said.
“The scholarship promotes the practical skills associated with the sheep and wool industry and aims to deliver hands-on experience to young people.
“It provides education and mentoring opportunities for people aged 18 to 30 years wanting a career in the Australia sheep and wool industry over a 12-month period.’’
- Applications close before Christmas – contact scholarship executive officer Georgie McGuiness on 0437 473 414.
