Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
Feeling the highs and lows
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.
The age of respect
Should respect come automatically with age, or does it need to be constantly earned?
From the ashes
Junior cricket clubs in Perth hope hosting the 5th Ashes test next year will give the sport a boost.
Youth sports take a major hit
There are increased concerns surrounding sport-related concussions, but is Australia lagging behind in protecting young athletes?
Fronting up to our frontier history
Immersive on-country experiences are helping non-Indigenous students learn about Australia’s first culture.
Young people and the political divide
More young people than ever are getting involved with political activism, but why are we not seeing predicted election results?
10 years of smoking reform
It’s 10 years since harsh laws were passed about smoking in restaurants and around children. How well have they worked?
R oUr kids OK online?
Internet access is increasing for young people and so are mental health issues.
A refugee centre that feels like home
From helping with paperwork to teaching leadership skills, staff at the Edmund Rice Centre provide invaluable support to refugees.
Spring rebellion set to flood Perth
A series of rallies in Perth this week is setting up a major protest demanding action on the climate crisis.
The changing face of young voters
The world might be becoming more conservative, but are young people?
Club can’t handle me
House parties and more relaxed events are replacing the traditional night at a club.
Street sports making connections
Known for being a great social outlet, street sport is also being used to engage disconnected young people.
Ending the shame
Overloaded, stigmatised, understaffed? China faces the issues in its mental healthcare system, in a story from the 2018 Shanghai study tour.
Dating divides generations
Changing ideas about love and marriage are explored in the latest story from the 2018 Shanghai study tour series.
Why it’s important for kids to swim in winter
As winter approaches, attendance at swimming lessons is already falling away.