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Install Update: Online Safety
The digital space is quickly becoming a difficult place to regulate for young people.
A quick transition: from couch surfing to public housing.
Piece by Danni, 25 WA The illustration at the top of this page is by Aileen, You can find more of her work on Instagram @aileenetc
Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard Interview: Krystelle
The following interview is part of the Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard campaign – words by Georgie and interview by Lauren. Rarely Seen, Hardly Heard is about shining a light on the stories, thoughts and opinions of young people who have never been published on the WhyNot platform before, helping break down stereotypes and continuing to…
Do you trust your computer?
Words by Sabrina, 19 VIC It’s a marvel how much we’ve come to trust technology. Recently I was sitting in a Zoom class where we were discussing the impact of deep fakes. Deep fakes, for those who don’t know, are digitally manipulated videos or images which depict someone doing or saying something that never actually…
The internet and it’s demons
Words by Tayla, 23 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 or visit our Creating a Safe Space page to see a full list of support services. 1800RESPECT – 1800…
EC Unfiltered: Federal budget
What was a nice surprise for you to see included in this year’s budget and what do you feel it missed the mark on? A boost up for women everywhere. This year it was nice to see a serious uptake in spending on women’s issues. Last year the budget severely missed the mark, this…
A Teacher’s Concern
Words by S.H., 24 VIC This piece was a runner-up of the ‘Get Comfortable Online’ Creative Competition 2021. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or…
I love video games – but they don’t always love me back.
Words by Jess, 25 VIC This piece was a runner-up of the ‘Get Comfortable Online’ Creative Competition 2021. Some of my most treasured childhood memories all began on one day, when my family brought home a magical yellow box containing a PlayStation 2. I sunk hours upon hours into vast video game worlds full of…
Late Night Scrolling.
Words by Steph, 25 VIC You can read more work from Steph on her website. This piece was the Winner of the Get Comfortable Online Creative Competition 2021. Tap, Tap, Tap—but not the dreaded double tap from way back.Keyboard warriors and hashtag heroes.Unsung poets and “Hey” in my DMs.A bustling bus of screen-lit faces.Blurring pictures…
What You Can Offer a Board — and What it Can Offer You.
Words by Sanaya, 29 VIC Why is it important to have young people on boards?Why is it important to have women in the workplace?Why is it important for First Nations People to have the right to vote or the right to self-determination on their own lands and waters?The same basic question has been asked so…
