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SBS Insight: Transgender

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SBS Insight hosts some of Australia’s most important and challenging conversations. This episode looks into the lives of young transgendered Australians and their parents. A must-watch for anyone interested in the role gender plays… Continue reading

Get Silent. Get Heard.

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Originally posted on Jonathan Brown – JB_AU:
I recently lent my voice to a new campaign from Soften The Fck Up – an initiative to address the high rate of suicide and mental…

What we should demand from media coverage this election

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Originally posted on Jonathan Brown – JB_AU:
Since Julia Gillard announced an election date for Australians back in January it’s felt like we’ve been in one of the most extended campaigns ever…

A letter to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

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The mental health of our community must be better cared for in online environments.

So you want to study media…

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Universities and TAFE colleges across Australia are currently preparing for their next influx of media, journalism, communications and PR students. If this is about to be you – there are thousands of young… Continue reading

Environment and Sustainability

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Welcome to 2013. After a contentious 2012 for the environment and particularly the politics of the environment (Carbon tax anyone?) where do we stand in 2013 when it comes to the environment and… Continue reading

Facebook and Twitter: It’s time to look after your users

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It’s the responsibility of broadcasters to provide referral to mental health services when topics of high risk are discussed, so why isn’t this the case with social media?

2012 – The year of substance (or lack thereof)

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2012 has seen astonishing changes in the way we consume stories…

Looking: Daily Editor

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Imagine the Lifehacker of social change media or an Australian Upworthy. We’d love to see underrepresented stories get a break. If you think you can help make that happen, let’s talk: Email admin@wemattermedia.com with your interest. Open until… Continue reading

Creating a youth led movement

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  What does “Youth Led” mean? A group of people with a shared vision for change, with the predominant decision makers aged between 15-30 years old. Such groups encourage community participation and engagement, and… Continue reading