Adam Przytula has dedicated his life to teaching young people that they’re not alone. He doesn’t want them to go through what he did.
Armed with resilience
Royal Show screening under scrutiny
Two years after a convicted child sex offender was found working with children at the Perth Royal Show, we ask what’s changed.
Bags of kindness
Thousands of Western Australian children start school without essentials every year. Vicky Young is determined to change that.
Guiding growing girls
Traditional youth organisations like the Girls’ Brigade and Girl Guides still have members, but their numbers in WA are dwindling.
Love at first swipe?
Dating apps can feel like a numbers game, but experts say a genuine connection may be just a few changes away.
Pride flagged for removal
The University of Notre Dame is facing criticism over restrictions on displaying rainbow flags.
Trading ethics for clicks
Families and experts are raising concerns over viral social media posts featuring young NDIS participants.
Lost for words
Families of children who access speech therapy on the NDIS are bracing for expected funding cuts.
Fee fighter
The City of Perth’s youngest councillor is fighting for cheaper visas for international graduate students.
Head knocks rock kids sport
Parents are more concerned than ever about concussion, and junior sporting clubs are racing to implement better protocols.
Calcium concerns bone deep
WA experts say consuming more calcium is key to protecting young girls from health problems.
This ability
The All Abilities Expo seeks to foster connection for people with disabilities, and prepare for upcoming NDIS reforms.
Porn access rubbed out
Experts say PornHub’s ban on Australian webgoers may have unintended consequences for sex workers and LGBTQIA+ teens.
Social anxiety behind youth ban
Australia’s youth social media ban is finally coming into effect. The big question remains: will it do more harm than good?
Have we gacha problem?
Gacha games may be free to play, but they could cost much more than your average videogame.
On the volunteer trail
In the age of ‘Euro summers’ and gap year holidays, some students are spending their time off doing volunteer work abroad.
Artificial attraction
As more people turn to AI chatbots for companionship and advice, experts warn we may be redefining what it means to connect.