Australia is scrolling towards a social media ban
Current Affairs, Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs, Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

Australia is scrolling towards a social media ban

South Australia got the ball rolling, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to begin plans to imposing a social media ban on people under 16 years of age. Following mounting pressure from e-safety advocates, SA is setting the stage for nationwide change to how young people communicate online.

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Is a social media ban worth its buck?
Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

Is a social media ban worth its buck?

In May, the South Australian Government launched a feasibility study for a proposed ban on social media access for people under 16 years of age following mounting concerns about young people’s mental health. This comes after the February 2023 decision to ban the use of mobile phones in all South Australian public schools, responding to reports of ‘out of control’ bullying and deteriorating student performances in schools. But, is a social media ban worth its buck?

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And what flavour?
Current Affairs Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

And what flavour?

One of the biggest trends hitting the Gen Z zeitgeist, vaping had quickly risen to become the in thing for all young people to do. Coming to schoolyards near you, vaping offers many opportunities for young people to communicate, explore entrepreneurial hustles and find a pleasure away from the burden of schoolwork. The only catch – it’s killing you.

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What is going on?
Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

What is going on?

It is said we live in historic times. Recent events have taken this beyond the joke. In one month, we have seen the worst presidential television debate in history, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the incumbent President Joe Biden withdraw from the race – despite being the presumptive nominee.

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Co-designing the menstrual education curriculum with the Department for Education SA
Current Affairs Dee Gunson Current Affairs Dee Gunson

Co-designing the menstrual education curriculum with the Department for Education SA

Up until now, students in the public schooling system have not been receiving sufficient education surrounding menstruation.

Enter, the Period Justice Working Group. A major player in the field of Period Justice, and an initiative from the Commissioner for Children and Young People SA, which is focused on bettering the awareness, education, and resources around periods for young people in South Australia.

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The Power of ‘Skinfluencers’
Current Affairs Olivia Turner Current Affairs Olivia Turner

The Power of ‘Skinfluencers’

It’s hard to ignore the ever-growing presence of tweens and teenagers in the country's makeup stores. Not only are they flooding the physical space, but young influencers’ ‘Get Ready with Me’ videos have shot up in popularity in the last 12 months.

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