What will young Australians do with their vote – are we about to see a ‘youthquake’?
There have been suggestions Australia could see a “youthquake” at the upcoming May 21 election. Spurred on by their suffering...
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As kids’ activities reopen, parents share insights about keeping families active during COVID-19 shutdowns
The forced slow down the pandemic offered may have long-lasting effects on children and families' activities. (Shutterstock)Organized play and sporting...
3 reasons your teenager might skip breakfast – don’t fuss but do encourage a healthy start
ShutterstockAs I sit at the breakfast table with 12-year-old Martin, awaiting his daily bowl of Weetbix, I ask him, “So,...
Young Australians are supposedly ‘turning their backs’ on democracy, but are they any different from older voters?
Joel Carrett/AAPThe 2019 federal election saw the lowest voter turnout since compulsory voting was introduced in 1924. Only 91% of...
Younger adults can get very sick and die from COVID too. Here’s what the data tell us
ShutterstockWe learned this week of the tragic death of a 27-year-old man from Sydney who had COVID-19. This follows a...
‘It’s almost like you have to leave’: young people from regional areas face a big stigma if they don’t move to the city
Dave Hunt/AAPYoung people moving to the city has been a serious dilemma for regional Australian communities for decades. Between 2011...
Teens are wired to resent being stuck with parents and cut off from friends during coronavirus lockdown
The last thing adolescents want is to be trapped at home alone, by order of their parents. Roos Koole/Moment via...
‘Similar to ordering a pizza’: how buy now, pay later apps influence young people’s spending
www.shutterstock.comYoung people are often blamed for making irresponsible choices with money. But the real issue is not whether they eat...
Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ makes me feel hopeful about representation, gender and race
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, left, stars in _Never Have I Ever_ as Devi, a delightful protagonist who has endearing, thoughtful friends with...
Puberty blockers: why some young people need help exploring their gender identity
Protester holding a transgender flag sign encouraging social distancing at Trans Pride 2020 in London. JessicaGirvan/ShutterstockYoung trans people face numerous...
