MEET OUR CURRENT
COMMUNITY AMBASADOR
ELLIE EATHER
The 2024 Young Woman of the Year is dedicated and passionate about preserving the traditions and values of the Dapto Country Show. Ellie's commitment to the show and her community has not gone unnoticed, and she was honoured with the title of Young Woman of the Year in 2024.
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Ellie Eather, an 18-year-old from Shellharbour, completed her HSC at St Mary’s Star of the Sea College and is now studying Marine Science at the University of Wollongong. She works part-time as a Dock Master Assistant at Shell Cove Marina and is a qualified open water scuba diver. Passionate about nature, she volunteers with Land Care to help restore habitats for gliders affected by bushfires and floods. Ellie participated in an 11-day sailing program on The Young Endeavour, facing challenging conditions and climbing a 30-meter mast, which she describes as a significant personal development experience.
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In music, she excelled during high school, achieving a high distinction in her music studies and earning an ENCORE nomination. She performed in the musical "Moana" and with her group "Ellesemble," participating in local events and eisteddfods. Recently, she has begun performing gigs, sharing her love of music with audiences. Ellie values kindness, integrity, and justice, aiming to excel in her future endeavors. She is proud to represent the Dapto A&H Society this year.
Even after being crowned Young Woman of the Year, Ellie continues to offer her assistance to the Dapto A&H Society.
Ellie is an exemplary young woman, Ellie values kindness, integrity, and justice, aiming to excel in her future endeavours. She is proud to represent the Dapto A&H Society this year.
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