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Trees for our future
Words by Kirra, 21 VIC My most resonant childhood memories are times spent in nature. With my hands in the dirt, or up a tree looking out over the canopy, I have always felt drawn to trees – captivated by the knowledge that they existed long before I was born and will continue to thrive…
The blueprint for the future
Presentation by Marama, 26 NSW This piece was a finalist of the Youth Summit Creative Competition 2022. Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc
We are Earth
Words by Jahin, 21 NSW When we feel affection, we describe the fondness through the intricacies of nature. Two hearts interlaced like wild vines. Tender eyes as deep as oceans. Minds spinning yarns that expand as far as the milky way. We dissect this human emotion into what we see around us, – the…
Planet or People Part 2
Words by Angelica 22 QLD Do you really need that plastic straw in your drink? Think about the environment!” As Australia rolls out plastic straw bans across the country, very few people have stopped to consider the negative consequences of a plastic straw ban for people with disabilities. That’s what I’m here to do. This…
Planet or People Part 1
Words by Angelica 22 QLD Do you really need that plastic straw in your drink? Think about the environment!” As Australia rolls out plastic straw bans across the country, very few people have stopped to consider the negative consequences of a plastic straw ban for people with disabilities. That’s what I’m here to do. This…
My Country is Burning and I Feel Hopeless
Words by Jahin, 19 NSW “I don’t feel safe leaving my children to this world” Those were the words uttered by my 75-year-old neighbour on the eve of the new year. A time of elation was met with tears streaming down his face, his shaking hand resting in mine on our front porch. Words don’t…
Answer the World’s Smoke Signal
Words by Aileen, 28 VIC Illustration by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc Answer the World’s Smoke Signal/Together We Are illustrations show the impact of the Australian Bushfires across the world. From smoke impacted areas to people/animals who have lost everything – these fires are truly devastating, and it would be irresponsible…
Quiet in Canberra
Words by Sarah, 29 VIC Clouds call the dust by name, grass, what’s left of it begging for relief from the dry. We heard it coming, freight train of heat and embers, ready to clear its path, lay the world down. Licked the cattle on the legs, told us to choose it was the house…
Busting Eco-Anxiety – We Can Only Try Our Best
Words by Beth 21 VIC Thoughts of inevitable doom aren’t exactly what should appear in my head when I think of the future. Especially as a student teacher, who is training to be a role model and leader for future generations. Emails titled “TIME TO PANIC” and “THE WORLD IS BURNING” began sinking me to…
I Never Knew How Bad the Droughts Were Until I Moved to the Country
Words by Madeleine, 20 ACT I grew up with a very sheltered lifestyle in Canberra and have very limited memories of ever witnessing a serious drought. However, in the past year I’ve come to realise just how badly impacted Australia is by the current droughts, and how those living in rural areas are the worst…
