Young Voices.
Young Voices.
A platform for Australia’s youth to discuss the topics that matter to them, kickstart their careers and contribute to important conversations around climate, politics, human rights, business and the arts.
Year 12 student Matilda Meikle investigates the phenomenon of ‘cancelling’ celebrities and public figures who cross the ever-changing lines of political correctness.
Apps of kindness: Womn-Kind’s new app empowering young girls
We chat to Womn-Kind founder Ruby Riethmuller about empowering girls, mental health and the launch of her new first of its kind social wellness app.
Yfoundations is making sure the kids are alright
We spoke to Yfoundations CEO Pam Barker about youth homelessness in Australia and what we need to do to support our young people.
Consent education mandatory in schools from 2023
The Australian government has announced that consent education will be mandatory in schools from 2023 – and it’s all thanks to former student Chanel Contos.
They’re Hear for you
The Hear For You ‘Life Goals & Skills Blast’ mentoring program empowers the belief that young people can achieve any goal they set.
Who run the world? Right now, not girls
“Who run the world?” Right now, not girls. Jasmin Foster investigates the impacts of period poverty in Australia and around the world.
Hope for renewables in a post-fossil fuel Australia
Alana Ramshaw reports on Australia’s noticeably slow uptake of renewables as part of our Young Voices for AusBiz initiative.
The politics of celebrity cancel culture
Public figures who cross the lines of political correctness are falling prey to ‘cancel culture’, but is it social justice? Matilda Meikle dives right in.
Do you know a 15–21-year-old with a story to share?
We know how important young people are to the growth of our communities, so we decided it is time they had a professional, multi-platform outlet where their stories can be read by thousands of people. Students are encouraged to submit an article or a video based on a topic of their choice. The winning submission will be published in AusBiz magazine and the author will take home a new Lenovo laptop, flights with Rex Airlines and a 3-month internship at AusBiz Media.