YMCA - Why Not?

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    EmploymentYouth Empowerment

    Get Comfortable Feeling Uncomfortable

    Words by Gemma, 26 QLDPhoto by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash We’ve all been presented with an opportunity at some point, when it comes your way, have you made the most of it or let it pass you by? Did you just go with...

    Words by Gemma, 26 QLD

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    Removing the tampon tax is just a distraction
    Identity

    Removing the Tampon Tax is Just a Distraction

    Words by Bonnie, 24 NSW Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @cartoonsforsanity and @aileenetc   Last week 6 women were murdered as a result of domestic violence. This occurred in the...

    Words by, Bonnie, 24 NSW

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    Mental Health & Wellbeing

    Self-Help Books Are Anything but Helpful

    Words by Justine, 19 QLD Many young people are suffering from mental illness these days, especially anxiety and depression. It’s hard being a young person in a world with so much developing technology and a world where...

    Words by Justine, 19 QLD

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    The campaign

    What is the website for? Why Not? is a new online space for young Australians supported by the YMCA in Australia. Why Not? is for young Australians, by young Australians – it’s a platform to amplify our voices, support...

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    Have your say

    It’s a platform to amplify our voices, support and learn from each other, and resist stereotypes. We have opinions just like everyone else – and we deserve to be heard.

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    How do you submit content?

    Ready to submit your work? Great! You can submit your work via this link Alternatively, if you have hassles accessing the link please email your submission to: whynot@ymca.org.au What kind of content are we looking for...

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    Will I be paid?

    YMCA is committed to paying up to five young people for their contributions each month, for $50 each. From time to time, we may also directly commission work on topical issues! An editorial committee of young people...

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    How to invoice

    For a lot of younger emerging writers, invoicing can be a daunting process. Maybe Why Not? is the first place you’ve written for, and you’re not sure how it all works. That’s OK! Every writer was in this position once...

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    Keep asking… Why Not?