• Horrific live export footage demands immediate action: Voiceless

    Elise Burgess     |      June 22, 2016

    Recent footage of the horrific abuse of exported Australian animals have again shown that the live export industry isn’t working. The animal protection institute Voiceless is calling on the Prime Minister to act now.

  • Australia – a new federation, a new republic, a new hope

    David Thorp     |      June 17, 2016

    Is it time to abolish the States? The political and constitutional barriers are large. David Thorp offers an alternative vision for Australia that he thinks could inspire the majority of voters.

  • 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.

  • Youth dual diagnosis clients and the systemic barriers they face

    Anna Brockman     |      June 10, 2016

    Studies have shown that more than half of individuals with a mental health condition are also using drugs and alcohol. Anna Brockman says it’s crucial to work holistically with both concerns at an early stage.

  • The new work order is here

    Jan Owen     |      June 10, 2016

    As automation, globalisation and collaboration shape the future of work, young people today have to be prepared to change industries and adapt to less predictable conditions. Jan Owen, CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians, shares the latest research.

  • A farewell to ancient canvassing and old lace

    Leicester Warburton     |      June 10, 2016

    The Dunlop Volleys were an adventurous pair, going where others feared to tread. Leicester Warburton shares fond memories of a quintessential Australian icon.

  • 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.

  • Good sex ed doesn’t lead to teen pregnancy, it prevents it

    Suzanne Dyson     |      June 6, 2016

    Opponents of school-based sex ed argue that educating young people about sex and relationships can lead to teenage pregnancy and even influence sexual and gender orientation. Suzanne Dyson from La Trobe University presents research that refutes this view.

  • Is Australia still the ‘fair go’ country?

    Sue Ellson     |      June 3, 2016

    We like to think that everyone gets a 'fair go' in Australia. Sue Ellson wonders if that is still true.

  • Why young people are going to save the world

    Louisa Keck     |      June 1, 2016

    What are the hopes and dreams of young Australians today? What makes them happy? What are they worried about? And why are they going to save the world? Louisa Keck from the Reach Foundation has some answers.

  • 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.