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Inner infant

Inner Infant

Illustration by Josh 26 VIC You can find more of his work on Instagram @joshchodziesner I generally use this cone-headed dude – Denk – to outwardly express the things that I need to regularly...

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...

Quiet in Canberra Tile

Quiet in Canberra

Words by Sarah, 29 VIC Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc Clouds call the dust by name, grass, what’s left of it begging for relief from the dry. We heard it coming, freight...

Herpes? Welcome to the Club!

Words by Alysha, 24 QLD Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc Hey, so, you’ve just been diagnosed with herpes. Welcome to the club! Firstly, it isn’t the end...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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