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    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
    Health & Wellbeing

    The Darkness Behind the Black Mirror

    Words by Erin, 27 NSW From the addictive hit of heady dopamine we get from Facebook ‘likes’ to using our screens to escape dealing with our problems – the things we enjoy about our smartphones can be...

    Words by Erin, 27 NSW

    6 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    To Sex or Not to Sex

    Words by Ella, 23 VIC Recently I have found myself in a pattern. Bored, lonely, need some drama? Casually hook up with someone on a night out. Hate it, profess a self-inflicted ban on all men ever.  Wait a couple of...

    Words by Ella, 23 VIC

    5 min read
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    Health & Wellbeing

    The Give & Take

    Words by Susie, 23 QLD Humans are naturally social creatures, so making connections with others is incredibly important. But there comes a point where we can give more than we get, and it is necessary for our own...

    Words by Susie, 23 QLD

    4 min read
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    Health & Wellbeing

    Eating Disorders: The Personal is Political

    This article contains themes of mental health and eating disorders which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a Safe...

    Words by Melis, 20 VIC

    5 min read
    Are you okay in a speech bubble
    Health & Wellbeing

    R U OK MY FRIEND?

    Words by Praise, 25 NSW The moment you realise you have at least one person who is genuinely interested and wants to listen to your authentic desires, dreams, and stories – mark it as a blessing.  Perhaps...

    Words by Praise, 25 NSW

    3 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    2020 as a Sweaty Astronaut LEGO Worker

    Words by Steph, 28 VIC I’m supposed to help people. I’m supposed to help fix problems. That’s my job. And this, I absolutely cannot fix. Depending on the day, or moment my thoughts around the pandemic...

    Words by Steph 28, VIC

    5 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    Iso-Nation: Navigating the World of Isolation

    Words by Nicole, 25 VIC Welcome to iso-nation, the adventures of an already-introverted 25-year-old in lockdown. Two and a half weeks into isolation, I began to feel the trepidations of being stuck between four white...

    Words by Nicole, 25 VIC

    5 min read

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