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The below stories are written by young people, for young people, exploring their experiences and passions.
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The below stories are written by young people, for young people, exploring their experiences and passions.
Nysa went from watching Malala Yousafzai speak at a United Nations conference, only to become the youngest ever speaker at the same event. What advice does she have for other young advocates?
Tanish shares the leadership and advocacy roles he has taken up across two continents and how they’ve helped contribute to his community.
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.
Tanish found Youth Parliament to be a transformative experience. A natural progression from other leadership programs, YP felt like a springboard into future endeavors.
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
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.
For Brielle, there are four perspective-shifting things that stood out from the Youth Parliament experience...
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Caitlin’s Story: "You’re not alone, and that’s probably what I would have liked to have known at the time."
Emily unpacks her emotional journey through the Jobactive program
Riley: Find out about sustainability, why it’s an important issue for young people, what’s been done and what can be done here.
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!
Ellen: A young person living with a disability highlights what the NDIS could mean for other young people living with disabilities.
Faith: Do you know how powerful your vote is? Let us show you how by discussing the impact young British people had on the UK 2017 general election.
Brandon: We explore why some people are concerned about the government's latest unemployment fix.