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    Letter to the West

    Words by Melis, 22 VIC This article contains themes of sexual assault and violence which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our...

    Melis, 21 VIC

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    Youth Empowerment

    Do you trust your computer?

    Words by Sabrina, 19 VIC  It’s a marvel how much we’ve come to trust technology. Recently I was sitting in a Zoom class where we were discussing the impact of deep fakes. Deep fakes, for those who don’t know, are...

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    Youth Empowerment

    EC Unfiltered: Federal budget

      What was a nice surprise for you to see included in this year’s budget and what do you feel it missed the mark on? A boost up for women everywhere. This year it was nice to see a serious uptake in spending on...

    WhyNot EC and friends

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    The Platform | WhyNot

    The Platform

    What is the WhyNot platform WhyNot is for young Australians, by young Australians – it’s a platform to support and learn from each other without judgement and stereotypes and amplify our voices. We have opinions just...

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    Have your say | WhyNot

    Have Your Say

    If you’re ready to submit a piece, you’ve come to the right place! We have opinions just like everyone else – and we deserve to be heard. Complete the below to get the ball rollin’. WhyNot Website...

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    Submission Guidelines

    Submission Guidelines

    Ready to share? Awesome! You can submit right here. What kind of content are we looking for? WhyNot is a collection of stories, thoughts and ideas that are uncensored, un-institutionalised, and without any other agenda...

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    Paying our Contributors | WhyNot

    Paying Our Contributors

    WhyNot is about creating a safe space for young people to share and feel empowered. We understand that many of our contributors might be uni students, have multi hustles (side or otherwise) or are at the start of their...

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    Inspiration Hub

    Looking for inspiration? Keen to learn something new? Or maybe you’re just looking for that catch-all boredom cure… Well, you’re in luck! Welcome to our INSPIRATION HUB. Our Editorial Committee have pulled together a...

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    Creating a Safe Space | WhyNot?

    Creating a Safe Space

    The WhyNot Platform starts conversations, opens minds and amplifies the voices of young people. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy, safety and peace of mind of our community – that includes you! Protecting You...

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