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    Redefining my Comfort Zone | WhyNot?
    Education & Employment

    Redefining My Comfort Zone

    Words by Kelsey, 20 NSW Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc The girl I was a year ago wouldn’t recognise the girl I am now.  The past year has been an absolute...

    Words by Kelsey, 20 NSW

    6 min read
    Youth Empowerment

    Letter to my Younger Self

    Words by Teri 21 VIC Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc Dear teenage self, I know that sometimes things aren’t perfect. I know that the days feel impossibly long, like you’re...

    Word by Teri 21. VIC

    3 min read
    Why We Will Always Need Pride | WhyNot?
    Identity, Diversity & Inclusion

    Why We Will Always Need Pride

    Words by Natalie 20 VIC Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc “We get it, you’re gay! You don’t need to keep telling us about it! I don’t see why you need a WHOLE MONTH just to...

    Words by Natalie 20 VIC

    4 min read
    Sustainability

    Answer the World’s Smoke Signal/Together We Are

    Words by Aileen, 28 VIC Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc Answer the World’s Smoke Signal/Together We Are illustrations show the impact of the Australian Bushfires...

    Words by Aileen 28 VIC

    1 min read

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    The Platform | WhyNot

    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...

    1 min read
    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’. *PLEASE NOTE   In...

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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...

    2 min read
    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...

    1 min read
    How to invoice | WhyNot

    How to Invoice

    For a lot of emerging creatives, invoicing can be a daunting and off-putting process. Our WhyNot? Editorial Committee wants to help our contributors navigate this uncertain tertian and the best news is, it’s a pretty...

    1 min read

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