A day at the horses might still provide plenty of material for selfies, but young people are increasingly turning away from the sport.
Having a mare
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
Hope in young hands
The Australian disability sector is in critical need of support workers. Attracting more young people to the industry could be the solution.
STIgmatised
STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.
Everyday I’m hustlin’
New research has found an increase in young Australians starting businesses and side gigs.
Disability swim programs drowning
WA Swim schools may be forced to close their disability programs due to a lack of government funding. This may include the Angelfish program.
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.
Dying to drive
Teenagers and under 25’s remain the most at-risk group for serious accidents on the road. Why hasn’t this changed?
The daughter dad
Research tells us fathers have a significant impact on their daughters lives. One group is making sure they know about it.
When is hospital restraint justified?
With hospitalisation for mental health problems more likely for young trauma survivors, decisions about behaviour management can be difficult.
More caring homes for children
Research has found a recent rise in adoption rates after a long-term decline.
Sex, death and organ donation
With young female organ donation registrations outnumbering young men 2 to 1, experts answer the question: does the discrepancy matter?
Contending with consent
A NSW police proposal for a ‘consent app’ has sparked a debate about sexual assault across the country.
The sweet spot
Iconic hospital service Radio Lollipop continues to attract donations and volunteers to help spread love and laughter to sick children.
The rental revolution
The clothing rental industry is booming, but at what cost to designers?
“Why don’t you look like your parents?”
Intercountry adoptees are welcomed into their Australian families but they don’t always feel like they belong here.
Preparing the journalists of the future
Journalism education is responding to challenges facing the media industry, and changing attitudes towards news.