YMCA – Why Not

Why now?

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 and learn from each other, and resist stereotypes. We have opinions just like everyone else – and we deserve to be heard. The Why Not? campaign was created by the YMCA in Australia to help young voices be...

Latest articles

Youth Empowerment

Who dares loses

So it stands to reason that sport is something that all of us in Australia at some point have participated in, whether it be due to a competitive, sporting spirit…or reluctantly jumping into the car with our soccer gear...

Words by Sam, 19

3 min read

Youth Mental Health

Ungirly: a manifesto

Words by Devana, 23

6 min read

Youth Mental Health

Dear victim of sexual assault: we need to talk

One in six women and one in thirty-three men will be raped in their lifetime. Australia has one of the highest rates of reported sexual assault in the world, yet the number of offenders who receive prison sentences is...

Words by Sophie, 24

5 min read

Youth Empowerment Youth Mental Health

Men, it’s okay to cry

Words by Tim, 23

3 min read

Youth Mental Health Youth Unemployment

I’m mad

Words by Jane, 24

6 min read

Issues

Youth Mental Health

Youth Unemployment

Youth Empowerment

For creators

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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