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Young Aussies more concerned by discrimination than COVID-19

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 18th November 2020 - More than a quarter of young people say they have been unfairly treated in the past year Equity and discrimination is now the number one concern for young Australians, according…

‘This will get worse’: Fears for the wellbeing of young people facing homelessness

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th July 2020 - A new report shows one in six young people in Australia have experienced homelessness The federal government is being urged to take a proactive response to tackling youth…

Over 3 million Australians locked into poverty

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 24th February 2020 - The poverty rate in Australia is worse than in most other wealthy countries Fewer entry-level jobs, rising housing costs, and inadequate welfare rates are just some of the contributing…

Youth mental health crisis: Do healthcare workers need more training?

Contributor, Thursday, 31st October 2019 - Year on year, Australian youth are reporting increasing levels of psychological distress. Do healthcare professionals need more training to help tackle this crisis? Mental health…

Drug testing trial obscures real solution to Australia’s drug and alcohol problem

James Toomey, Monday, 30th September 2019 - The best way to address a social issue is to eradicate the smoke and mirrors by starting with a clarifying question of “what evidence-based problem are we trying to solve?” writes James…