Welcome to Ocean Voices Pathways
Your gateway to a vibrant community committed to ocean conservation and advocacy in the Northern Rivers.
Here we will showcase an array of exciting opportunities, events, and collaborations designed to empower individuals to make a positive impact for a Bright Blue Future.
From immersive educational programs, exciting events and volunteer initiatives to inspiring community projects and partnerships with like-minded organisations, Ocean Voices Pathways offers a diverse range of avenues for engagement and action.
Whether you're passionate about marine conservation projects, developing solutions for ocean health or raising awareness about oceanic issues in creative ways, there's something here for everyone.
Join us on this journey to protect and preserve our oceans for generations to come.
We're dedicated to gathering a comprehensive understanding of youth thoughts and feelings. What are you envisioning and experiencing? What opportunities are you eager to explore?
Pathways going on now
Date July 13th
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
River Clean-Up in Ballina!
Join Dolphin Research Australia and Ozfish Unlimited for a day of giving back to our local river system.
The event includes a clean-up, trash audit, BBQ lunch, and a workshop with local scientists on pollution solutions. Help protect our river and marine park while learning about local environmental efforts. Free lunch and prizes for participants!
Organized with support from Patagonia's 1% for the Planet program.
Free course
Ocean Health Course
The Seabin Foundation just launched their FREE Ocean Health Course - “designed to empower you as a dedicated steward of ocean conservation”.
The course offers beautiful videos over seven modules that highlight the importance of healthy oceans as Earth’s life support system, the negative impacts we have (including plastic pollution and many other threats) and global initiatives to heal our oceans.
Project
International justice project
Calling all young activists!
Are you between 16-25 years old and passionate about environmental or social justice?
Participate in an international research project with Southern Cross University and receive a $50 e-voucher for your time!
Email antonia.canosa@scu.edu.au to get involved or click the button!
Past Pathway highlights
Ocean voices -
world ocean day 2024
Catalysing Youth Action for Ocean & Climate
Thank you to everyone who attended our first event!
Here’s a little highlight reel for those who couldn’t make it.
Want to keep updated on Ocean Voices events, join our OV Youth Collective.
Friends of Ocean Voices
Our family of partners is at the heart of our mission, working alongside us to amplify our impact and create a sustainable future for marine ecosystems. Each partner brings unique expertise, resources, and perspectives to the table, enriching our collective efforts and enabling us to tackle complex challenges with greater effectiveness. Together, we are able to leverage our strengths, share knowledge, and implement innovative solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
As we strive towards our shared goals, we recognize that the importance of collaboration cannot be overstated. We are committed to fostering strong partnerships, and we welcome new collaborators to join us on this journey. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our oceans and future generations to come.
We welcome new partners to join us on this journey, united by our commitment to making a significant difference for our oceans and future generations.
At Ocean Voices, we passionately advocate for collaboration as the cornerstone for driving positive action for Planet Ocean!
To share your collaborative ideas or to join the Ocean Voices family
Ocean Voices is funded through the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation’s Backing the Future program, which provides grants to individuals with an early-stage idea to support rural and regional young people.
The Byron Youth Service is a NFP committed to providing support services, creative projects & youth based programs for young people throughout the Byron Shire & Beyond. Ocean Voices acknowledges the important work they do in the community and are delighted to have them as a foundation partner.
