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    The Cost

    Words by Chelsea, 23 VIC Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc He slapped my arse With a cardboard box He thought it was a joke, Of course. Brown cardboard, White skin...

    Words by Chelsea, 23 VIC

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    The Queer Rubiks Cube

    Words by Zali, 21 NSW Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc Being queer is an endurance test you can’t quit. When I was sixteen, I came out as bisexual for the first...

    Words by Zali, 21 NSW

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    The Platform

    What is the website for? WhyNot? is a new online space for young Australians supported by the YMCA in Australia. WhyNot? is for young Australians, by young Australians – it’s a platform to amplify our voices, support...

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    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’.

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    Submission Guidelines

    Ready to have your say? Great! You can submit here. What kind of content are we looking for? WhyNot? is a collection of stories and ideas, uncensored, un-institutionalised, and without any other agenda than to make sure...

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    Will I be paid?

    YMCA is committed to paying up to five young people for their contributions each month, for $100 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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