News & Views ‘This must stop’: Most LGBTQ+ young people have been sexually harassed at work Sexual harassment has affected 77 per cent of LGBTQ young people in the workplace, according to alarming new findings.
News & Views The loneliness trap: how social media is making young people feel lonelier than ever According to the latest Medibank Loneliness Population Index, social media is the biggest trigger of loneliness in young people.
News & Views Anjali Sharma vows to keep fighting as Labor-led Senate committee rejects ‘duty of care’ bill A senate committee has rejected a bill that would compel the government to consider young people when making climate-related decisions.
News & Views Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media – banning it would cause harm Culturally diverse teens use social media platforms to connect with culture and community, to have a voice on issues that concern them.
News & Views Children can’t legally buy alcohol, but companies can still bombard them with marketing Children can’t legally buy alcohole but despite this, alcohol companies and digital platforms can aggressively target them with marketing.
News & Views ‘Appearance-led’ social media content is profoundly impacting young people’s body image Nearly two thirds of Australians compare their bodies to what they see on social media, and it’s profoundly impacting the body image, eating habits and fitness routines of young people.
News & Views We spoke to young people about sexual consent. They understand the concept, but don’t always ask in the moment A new study has looked at how young adults about navigating sexual consent during sexual encounters. Here’s what it’s found.
News & Views ‘Addictive’: overwhelming number of parents concerned about teen social media use The impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health and wellbeing is a top concern among parents and carers, a new report t has revealed.
News & Views ‘I can’t be silent anymore’: The role of young voters in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum Young voices have been critically lacking in the Voice to Parliament debate, but they’re getting louder as it draws closer.
Politics Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum- here’s why There is a fair chance mostly progressive young people and younger generations may be driving the “yes” vote in the Voice referendum
News & Views The greatest intergenerational justice: Young people demand greater climate action at COP27 Young people are demanding greater climate action at this year’s COP27, naming this the greatest intergenerational justice youth face today.
News & Views Australia requires critical support for the needs of young people using adolescent family violence There are critical gaps in the current support available for children and young people using adolescent family violence (AFV).
