• “Part time gay”: Bisexual young women putting the “B” in LGBT

    Ruby Grant     |      July 25, 2016

    Although gay and lesbian issues are coming to be recognised in Australian culture, bisexuality remains largely obscured. Ruby Grant says we need to better understand what safe sex means to young people and how they negotiate this in order to improve approaches to sexual healthcare that is inclusive of sexual difference.

  • Millennial philanthropists stepping up to the plate for the arts

    Clare Ainsworth Herschell     |      July 21, 2016

    How can we inspire a young generation of philanthropists to secure the future of Australian arts? Clare Ainsworth Herschell shares ten things she’s learnt as Next Generation Development Manager for the Art Gallery of NSW.

  • The importance of purpose

    Stephanie Byrne     |      July 19, 2016

    We all have a fundamental need for community and purpose. Stephanie Byrne says when young people are connected to networks in the community and engage with a wider sense of belonging and achievement, they become more resilient and can begin to flourish.

  • Bystander survey: Help to redefine what it truly means to be Australian

    Craig Hackett     |      July 6, 2016

    Did you know that the most common form of racism in Australia is everyday racism? And it nearly always involves bystanders witnessing it. A research team at CQUniversity is currently recruiting participants to share their experience through an anonymous online journal.

  • NAIDOC week: A celebration of culture and connection

    April Long     |      July 1, 2016

    NAIDOC stands for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. April Long from the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence invites all Australians to join in the celebration of culture and connection.

  • Celebrate NAIDOC week

    editor     |      June 22, 2016

    It’s NAIDOC week from 3 to 10 July 2016. NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • Kids Giving Back – creating the next generation of generosity

    Ruth Tofler-Riesel     |      June 17, 2016

    Kids Giving Back provides volunteering opportunities for young people to give back, grow community and develop a strong sense of self. Co-founder Ruth Tofler-Riesel urges us all to help nurture tomorrow’s change-makers and empower them to make a difference.

  • With courage let us all combine

    editor     |      June 14, 2016

    It’s Refugee Week from 19 to 25 June 2016, where we are invited to celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society with theatre, music, dance, film and other events all over Australia.

  • All young people should have a voice

    Joann Fildes     |      June 8, 2016

    Mission Australia’s Youth Survey is currently open to all Australian young people aged 15 to 19 years. Dr Joann Fildes says we need to encourage young people to speak up and really listen to their views.

  • Australian Youth

    editor     |      June 1, 2016

    Young people identified alcohol and drugs, equity and discrimination, and the economy and financial matters as some of the most important issues in Australia today.

  • Can reflecting on the past help to design a better future?

    Ilana McCorquodale     |      May 25, 2016

    How can we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace? With her “Beyond Bias” training group, Ilana McCorquodale from the Sydney Jewish Museum uses history as a gateway to teach and inspire.

  • ANZACs and sports stars: Room for both?

    Brigadier Tim Hanna AM     |      April 21, 2016

    Heroes come in many shapes and forms – on the sporting field, in emergency services, the general community and of course the military. For this year’s ANZAC Day Brigadier Tim Hanna says there is room in our society to respect the courage and determination of our forebears as well as that of today’s sports stars.