Unrealistic body standards still impact young people
Within a couple taps, I can see what any celebrity, influencer or model is wearing or doing, and whatever product they are trying to sell. It is no surprise that young people who frequent Instagram or TikTok experience higher body dissatisfaction.
Say Bye Bye to BMI: Why The Body Mass Index has been removed from the 2024 Australian Curriculum
As of February 2024, after multiple advocacy campaigns, over 340 mentions of BMI, dieting, calorie counting and ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods have been removed from the Australian Curriculum.
Australian Government Brings Youth to the Table
The Office for Youth has released a detailed strategy to assist the Australian Government to develop its relationship with Australian youth, while also offering an ambitious glimpse into a youth empowered future.
Cultural Phenomena of Fridge Magnets
Have you ever wondered what’s behind the cool, and sometimes even strange magnetic items we place on our fridges?
“You’re too young to have that”: JIA and Invisible Disabilities
When you think of disability, what comes to mind?
South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament Explainer
On the 16th of March 2024, members for the South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament will be elected through the democratic process of voting. This is your guide and explainer to all things SA First Nations Voice to Parliament.
International Women’s Day
A couple of weeks ago, for the first time, all Australian companies that employ over 100 people were required to make their gender pay gap data public. The results demonstrated that while there have been improvements, there is still not only a gender pay gap but also a continued lack of women represented in leadership positions.
Protect and Serve: Police and Mardi Gras
Why have the NSW Police been uninvited to the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras? Police participation in Mardi Gras has been a long contested issue across the world, with tensions occurring before the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras.
The Australian Government needs to Clean Up Their Duty of Care Act
Australia is a big contributor to climate change with Australia being the highest emitter of C02 per person in the world and if strong enough actions are not taken to address the climate crisis, there will be serious consequences such as an increase in natural disasters, species becoming extinct, a rise in global temperatures, and growth in illness rates.
The Australian Government needs to Clean Up Their Duty of Care Act (Full Essay)
The Australian Government has a duty of care to reduce national emissions and effectively combat environmental issues to protect the future of its citizens.
An Interview with Callum Barrott-Walsh, Advocate and Political Staffer
I was recently lucky enough to have a chat with Callum Barrott-Walsh, a young community advocate and political staffer, to find out how he got involved in the change-making space, what his future plans are, and to hear his advice for other young people within SA.
US Midterm Elections
So, the elections are run every two years, and when they fall in the middle of a Presidential term (which is 4 years), they are called midterms. In these elections, candidates for both chambers of Congress - The House of Representatives and The Senate are up for election. The House of Representatives introduces laws in the form of Bills, while The Senate can block or approve them - as well as other roles, associated with the President.
Gender Spectrums
Gender is a spectrum of infinite identities. From you reading this I hope that you gain a better understanding of this spectrum. If you learn something new it would be great for you to use it in the world.