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    Social Justice and Advocacy

    I am not your daughter.

    Words by Jessica, 23 NSW This article contains themes of sexual assault, harassment and violence towards women which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the...

    3 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    Hope from a golden moment

    Words by Anjelica, 20 NSW This article contains themes of anxiety, depression and mental health which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services...

    Anjelica, 20 NSW

    4 min read
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    I Can’t Breathe

    Words by Fibha, 22 NSW “I can’t breathe”; You hear us repeat! Yet, there’s no action, Just an attraction, For a fraction of bystanders. As we’re put down to the ground; With cuffs on our hands, And knees on our necks...

    Words by Fibha, 22 NSW

    2 min read

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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...

    2 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’. WhyNot Website...

    1 min read
    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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