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Stories written by young people about ideas, issues and decisions that affect the lives of young people.

December 6, 2024
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Empowering Youth Voices: My Leadership Journey from Chennai to Adelaide

December 6, 2024
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Empowering Youth Voices: My Leadership Journey from Chennai to Adelaide

Tanish shares the leadership and advocacy roles he has taken up across two continents and how they’ve helped contribute to his community.

December 6, 2024
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October 3, 2024
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2024 YMCA SA Youth Parliament: Press Gallery

October 3, 2024
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2024 YMCA SA Youth Parliament: Press Gallery

During this year's YMCA SA Youth Parliament a group of young people became the first Press Gallery members of the program. You can find the articles from the Press Gallery here.

October 3, 2024
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September 13, 2024
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From stage fright to spotlight: my Youth Parliament adventure

September 13, 2024
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From stage fright to spotlight: my Youth Parliament adventure

Tanish found Youth Parliament to be a transformative experience. A natural progression from other leadership programs, YP felt like a springboard into future endeavors.

September 13, 2024
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September 3, 2024
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A (very) messy rundown of the YMCA Youth Parliament

September 3, 2024
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A (very) messy rundown of the YMCA Youth Parliament

Raghu expected to flesh out his citizenship skills throughout Youth Parliament, but didn't expect to have one of the best weeks of his life

September 3, 2024
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August 27, 2024
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I went to Youth Parliament, here are my thoughts...

August 27, 2024
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I went to Youth Parliament, here are my thoughts...

YMCA SA 2024 Youth Parliament young parliamentarian, Chelsea shares observations from their time in parliament, and the importance of comprehensive civics education for young people.

August 27, 2024
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August 20, 2024
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Youth Parliament Unveiled: 4 Lessons That Transformed My Perspective

August 20, 2024
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Youth Parliament Unveiled: 4 Lessons That Transformed My Perspective

For Brielle, there are four perspective-shifting things that stood out from the Youth Parliament experience...

August 20, 2024
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February 29, 2024
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Youth voice in regional communities

February 29, 2024
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Youth voice in regional communities

Haylie shares with The Smashed Avocado her experience trying to find ways to be involved in her regional community after the beginning of the pandemic

February 29, 2024
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January 17, 2024
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SA Youth Climate Alliance

January 17, 2024
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SA Youth Climate Alliance

In November 2023 the SA Youth Climate Alliance conducted a study-in on the steps of South Australian Parliament. We went down to chat with organisers about their action during the week.

January 17, 2024
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October 14, 2021
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Amber's story - Making change

October 14, 2021
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Amber's story - Making change

YACSA young member and School Strike for Climate organiser, Amber sat down with us to give some insight into her experience getting involved with decision making and advice for other young activists looking to do the same here in SA.

October 14, 2021
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August 26, 2021
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Shania's story - Refusing to accept defeat

August 26, 2021
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Shania's story - Refusing to accept defeat

I am here to share what I wished someone did for me while I was in high school – Stressing yourself out and sacrificing your mental health isn’t worth the burn out.

August 26, 2021
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May 17, 2021
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IDAHOBIT with Dean: The power of gender visibility

May 17, 2021
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IDAHOBIT with Dean: The power of gender visibility

Hey there to all my guys, gals and non-binary pals! As you just read, my name’s Dean (he/him pronouns) and I’ll be your host for this special IDAHOBIT article!

May 17, 2021
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September 19, 2019
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Doha's Story - The School Strike 4 Climate

September 19, 2019
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Doha's Story - The School Strike 4 Climate

The Lead Organiser for the Adelaide School Strike 4 Climate talks about her journey as an activist, the lessons she’s learned and reflects on the growth of the #SchoolStrike4Climate movement.

September 19, 2019
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August 22, 2018
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Caitlin's story - from education to employment

August 22, 2018
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Caitlin's story - from education to employment

Caitlin’s Story: "You’re not alone, and that’s probably what I would have liked to have known at the time."

August 22, 2018
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August 21, 2018
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Emily's story - Work for the Dole

August 21, 2018
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Emily's story - Work for the Dole

Emily unpacks her experience with Work for the Dole.

August 21, 2018
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August 18, 2018
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Emily's story - Here's what Jobactive is really like...

August 18, 2018
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Emily's story - Here's what Jobactive is really like...

Emily unpacks her emotional journey through the Jobactive program

August 18, 2018
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July 25, 2018
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SUSTAINABILITY - WHAT'S IT TO YOU?

July 25, 2018
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SUSTAINABILITY - WHAT'S IT TO YOU?

Riley: Find out about sustainability, why it’s an important issue for young people, what’s been done and what can be done here.

July 25, 2018
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July 24, 2018
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5 STRUGGLES OF REGIONAL LIFE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

July 24, 2018
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5 STRUGGLES OF REGIONAL LIFE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Matty: We had a young person from a regional community come in and do PLP work experience. We asked him to write a story about an issue that affects his life. Here's his story!

July 24, 2018
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