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    Health & Wellbeing

    This Was Fun

    Words by Sarah, 29 VIC, You can find more of her poetry on Instagram @sharperpoetry One minute, I’m laughing over breakfast, the next, the floor is swallowing me whole. There’s a ringing in my ears that starts as a...

    Words by Sarah, 29 VIC

    2 min read
    Imagined Real Anxiety | WhyNot
    Health & Wellbeing

    Imagined, Real

    Words by Lydia, VIC I wrote Imagined, Real during the week before exams to show how my anxiety manifests itself. I wanted to describe the physical symptoms and suffocating feelings it brings and how helpless it can make...

    Words by Lydia, VIC

    1 min read
    Reflections Next Victim | WhyNot
    Health & Wellbeing

    Reflections Next Victim

    Words by Rebecca, 18 VIC I wrote this poem two years ago during my teenage years, before recently coming across it again and refining it. The piece explores my personal feelings towards the world and myself and how I...

    Words by Rebecca, 18 VIC

    3 min read
    When I Die Next
    Health & Wellbeing

    When I Die Next

    This article contains themes about sexual assault and violence which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services.1800RESPECT – 1800 737...

    Words by Natalie, 19 VIC

    3 min read
    Politician Testing
    Health & WellbeingSocial Justice and Advocacy

    Politician Testing

    Words by Jono, 27 VIC I wrote this article out of sheer frustration when I learned that the NSW Government would refuse to implement pill testing booths at musical festivals across the state. Despite successful pilots...

    Words by Jono, 27 VIC

    4 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    Self-Help Books Are Anything but Helpful

    Words by Justine, 19 QLD Many young people are suffering from mental illness these days, especially anxiety and depression. It’s hard being a young person in a world with so much developing technology and a world where...

    Words by Justine, 19 QLD

    3 min read
    Real Me
    Health & WellbeingIdentity, Diversity & Inclusion

    The Real Me

    Words by Dani, NSW This article contains themes about abusive relationships which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit...

    Words by Dani, 27 NSW

    6 min read
    Feed My Ego
    Health & Wellbeing

    ‘Feed My Ego’

    Animation by Aileen   This piece represents the need for validation through social media. It focuses on the theme of greed, the unhealthy use of technology and how it will never truly satisfy us. You can find more...

    Animation by Aileen

    1 min read

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