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    Category - Education & Employment

    Education & Employment

    Elusive employment in unprecedented times

    Words by Kai, 25 The year 2020 brought a whirlwind of change. At least that was what it looked like when Jane*, an old friend, shared a picture from her office farewell dinner. Her company fired her without warning for...

    Words by Kai, 25

    4 min read
    Mountainous Barriers WhyNot
    Education & Employment

    Mountainous Barriers

    Words by Markos, 28 VIC Artist statement: – This is a simple but honest piece that illustrates the challenges of getting a job when you have mental health issues. While it’s difficult to climb those hills...

    Words by Markos, 28 VIC

    1 min read
    home stigma
    Education & Employment

    The Stigma of Staying After High School

    Words by Sol, 19 WA With a population of just under 2 million people, Perth lags behind other Australian cities such as Sydney (5.23 million) and Melbourne (4.94 million). Still, Perth has all the landmarks of a capital...

    Words by Sol, 19 WA

    5 min read
    Instagram screen shots of barriers to employment
    Education & Employment

    What a Time to be Alive

    Digital artwork by Julianna, 26 VIC This piece was a finalist of the Youth Summit Creative Competition 2020. I  like to use Instagram. I discovered the abilities of sharing quick Instagram stories which act for me...

    Artwork by Julianna, 26 VIC

    1 min read
    Side Effects May include - Artist Submission
    Education & Employment

    Side Effects May Include

    Submission by Julia. 24 VIC This piece was a finalist of the Youth Summit Creative Competition 2020. Artist Statement: – ‘I created this piece to highlight the impact that mental health can have on maintaining...

    Artwork by Julie, 24 VIC

    1 min read
    Education & Employment

    A Young Australian’s Voice

    Recording & Words by Imogen, 21 VIC This piece was a finalist of the Youth Summit Creative Competition 2020. In this audio piece, Imogen responds to the numerous employment barriers young people face today...

    1 min read
    The Interview - WhyNot Blog Article
    Education & Employment

    The Interview

    Words by Hardeep, 28 NSW This piece was the Winner of the Youth Summit Creative Competition 2020. The tapping of the receptionist’s acrylic nails is making my nerves jump. I made it twenty minutes early and am now...

    Words by Hardeep, 28 NSW

    5 min read
    Meandering Mind | WhyNot?
    Education & Employment

    Meandering Mind

    Words by Joanita, 24 NSW I always thought I knew what I wanted – but the longer I spend searching the job market, the more I understand how options can be both liberating and confining.  I used to have no patience...

    Words by Joanita, 24 NSW

    4 min read

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