Category Archive: Youth

PLEDGING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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  Young Indigenous Australians are getting together to make a difference in their communities by connecting the next generation of change makers. The National Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy (NIYLA) aims to mobilise Australia’s… Continue reading

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

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

Twenty is the new Fifty

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“It’s that sinking feeling you get that time is passing you by, that you’re running but getting nowhere.”

Broadcasting Transgender

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I was first introduced to concepts of gender diversity two and a half years ago, when one of my closest friends came out as transgender and began transitioning from female to male. Although… Continue reading

“Hear, Hear” the Voice of the Youth

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Young people all around the world are driven by their passions and aspire to achieve their individual goals. Some work towards beating a personal best in sports, doing well academically or saving for… Continue reading

Jan Owen shares one of her inspirations…

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Our collective role is to liberate, harness and appreciate the essential and unique contribution of young people.

One (dance) step at a time

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When I was young, I lived in Cambodia because my father worked for the UN as part of the UNTAC mission to restore democracy. I grew up in Australia, in a house full… Continue reading

Speaking the Faith

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Today, conversational etiquette relies on one golden rule: ‘Don’t talk religion or politics’. The latter starts a heated discussion better off avoided and the former is far too personal. So every Saturday morning… 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