Writer Luca Carbonne unpacks the contentious debate around mental illness and technology use.
All in Review
Together We Can: Climate Action with Claire O’Rourke
KOS sits down with author, Claire O’Rourke, as she shares how her new book Together We Can features the incredible climate action Australians are practicing across our country with the hope that readers can feel excited about our future world 🌏
Chats with KOS Alumni - Part One
We reconnected with KOS Alumnus Achol Arok and Jahin Tavir to hear about how their time at KOS provided them with the knowledge to develop and launch their career.
Minimise the Microtrend
Writer Deborah Prospero sits down with NARM Design Founder Julie, to discuss the psychological hamster-wheel that are fashion trends and the reality of ‘conscious’ fashion choices are largely inaccessible for the average buyer.
Australian Literacy Events You Need To Know About
Writer Demi Ball summarises the country’s best literary events, and how they work to help Australians develop better literacy skills.
Tell Me How It Ends
Writer Bianca Breen reflects on the cancellation of the 2021 Melbourne Writer’s Festival and the persevering spirit of writers throughout the pandemic.
A Masked Environment
Editor Bianca Breen discusses the impact disposable masks are having on our environment, and some more progressive alternatives to stop contributing to landfill.
Ausome Hoops
Editor Jessie Wang sits down with Phoebe from Ausome Hoops, a basketball program designed for young people diagnosed with autism.
From Anonymous to Ambassador
As we celebrate International Youth Day 2021, Jacob, Daphne and Rhett share their experiences on UNICEF’s Young Ambassadors program which provides young Australians the opportunity to engage with community youth and advocate for their rights.
Diamond Stingily: Trophies for Trying
POC creative Nalisha Kumarasinghe reflects on the impact of Diamond Stingily's work featured in NGV's Triennial Exhibition, and the value of BIPOC representation in creative spaces.
The Media & You
We take a look at how the media shapes our association and understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether it be through books, TV shows, movies, or any type of story we hear as a child, those early representations (or lack thereof) really do shape the way we see things.
IDAHOBIT: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia.
In the spirit of the IDAHOBIT campaign, KOS Magazine is publishing a series of pieces that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and spread awareness on how to fight discrimination. Over the following week, we’ll be posting a range of articles, both informative and personal — from where to find the best rainbow products, to the thoughts shared in our surveys conducted last week.
Youth In Philanthropy
If you ask a young person about philanthropy, you may receive some blank looks in response. It’s not a word used every day. But while they might not know it, today’s youth are already engaging in small acts of philanthropy. philanthropy — the belief of helping people, particularly by providing money — is an incredibly important concept.
When a mental health crisis meets a global pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have found themselves struggling with their mental health as fears about job security, health concerns and lockdown fatigue have taken their toll. But for those living in Greece’s refugee camps the pandemic is only exacerbating an existing mental health crisis.
Homelessness Week 2020: Y-Change’s submission to the Inquiry into Homelessness
It’s about more than just homelessness. It’s about everything that happened and didn’t happen before it, and what came after as a result.
Art On Purpose: Shining A Light On Healthcare Heroes
Goodtings is a not-for-profit group that raises money and awareness for social issues. Their current focus? Healthcare heroes.
Perceived Perfection
Mr Perfect is a grassroots charity hosting monthly BBQs run by volunteers across Australia to encourage better mental health in men by creating a sense of community and reduce isolation.
World Red Cross Day
May 8th marks World Red Cross Day, a celebration for the humanitarian charity and all of its volunteers. We spoke to them about their new youth movement, REDxYouth, and what this means for change-makers going forward.
The Library Boys: A Film for the Ages
The Library Boys is a coming of age feature film about three best friends surviving their last year of high school together. A dynamic team of young individuals have created this project in order to ensure personal stories like these can be told, empowering the voices of young people. They are asking for 15,000 dollars to fund the post-production of this film.
UQ Students Keep Fire Burning for Hong Kong Protests
Students from the University of Queensland clash over the issue of 'Genocide' in China and suggested ties the university has with key figures and organisations in China.