The original article was published by the Young and Resilient Research Centre on 9 August 2023. Click here to access. Images from the workshop ‘United Under Common Cause’ where participants were encouraged to create a piece that spoke to ‘what is the future you’re...
Name: Bayan Sohailee Age: 23 Studying: Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Social Science/ BALCT Background: Bayan is a refugee, he fled from Iran with his family when he was six years old. He is ethnically Kurdish and follows the religion of Bahai. As...
In July this year, LEAD students joined the wider student community at LEAD’s inaugural Social Impact Hackathon. In a collaboration between the Western Sydney University’s LEAD Program and The Big Issue, students were asked to come together and create an additional...
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre is currently holding a free exhibition and workshop until Saturday 7th May 2022. Talking Posters: Garage Graphix 1981-1998 is exhibiting several screen-printed media from Australia’s ‘80s and ‘90s that dissect several social issues...
Lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the lives of Australian youth, affecting mental health and resulting in what is being referred to as a ‘shadow pandemic’. An article by PWC, states, “young Australians aged 16-34 are at the greatest risk of...
For many of us growing up in Australia, we were often reminded of the fact that we live in the ‘lucky’ country, made up of a rich fabric of multiculturalism. Our diversity is touted as one of our key strengths, particularly when compared to other Western nations. But...
Many of us would be familiar with the adage ‘boys will be boys’, but in light of recent global movements – such sentiments only highlight the absurdity of this way of thinking. Let’s start with what’s happening in our own backyards. The role of what a man is and how...
Previously self-published Bronte-Marie Wesson has just made her traditional debut with the start of a high fantasy series. The Ascension of Souls was released on the 3rd of March 2025 to kick off the Broken Cycle trilogy. The novel is perfect for fans of Game of...
When you think of dementia, you probably picture someone forgetting their keys or getting confused about the date. But what if the early warning signs look completely different depending on whether you are a man or a woman? For decades, medical research has largely...
Two recent state court verdicts in the United States have affirmed that design defects in social media platforms, combined with a failure to warn users of associated risks, may give rise to legal consequences. Increasing concerns surrounding child safety on these...
CareerTrackers is a national not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide support to First Nations university students, linking them to long-term paid, multi-year internships and employment opportunities during their studies and upon graduation. Students...
With the romantasy genre continuing to captivate readers worldwide, Australian author Braidee Otto is celebrating the release of her debut novel Songbird of the Sorrows. From secret princesses to spies uncovering dangerous truths and unlikely heroes facing impossible...