Journalist Joanne Fong dives headfirst into the Australian housing crisis, analysing how disadvantaged young first homebuyers are being pushed out of the market.
All tagged Human Rights
When Healing Crystals Hurt
Writer Deborah Prospero explores the hidden truth behind the elusive gemstones flooding our Instagram feeds, and what we can do to avoid the hidden karma trap.
COVID-19 and Youth Freedom of Speech
As the world confronts COVID-19, democracy is crucial in ensuring youth participation in decision-making in order to rebuild our communities. Hear from UNAA and UN Youth Australia National Presidents encouraging young people to have their voices heard during times of crisis.
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.
From Victim to a Scare
Due to the affects of COVID-19, refugees and other people seeking asylum face particular vulnerabilities. But how is the Australian government’s handling of refugees stack up?
Titjimbat: Teaching and sharing everything together
“If you are working in a community that is not your own, the change you want to see should be completely informed by the community you’re working in.” Managing Director of Titjimbat (Teachabout Inc), Rachael Davies discusses the important work being done to support Indigenous Australian communities in the Northern Territory.
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.
From Vulnerable to Empowered: A Conversation with Flourish Girl
Mandy Dante is the CEO and Founder of Flourish Girl, a program that focuses on mental health and the empowerment of teenage girls.
Anti-Street Harassment Week
In honour of Anti-Street Harassment Week which aims to raise awareness of street harrassment in communities,
Co-Founders of Its Not a Compliment, Annelise Lecordier and Aakanksha Manjunath, were determined to have this issue recgonised even during times of isolation.
One Child At A Time
Destiny Rescue teams enter brothels, bars and red-light districts to rescue and counsel children. Their goal is to end sexual slavery, one child at a time.
Hope for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a non-for-profit organisation that builds communities, for those with little surroundings.
They address water supply and sanitation issues and in some communities provide health and educational services – like teaching financial literacy and livelihood training. The ‘pay it forward’ model and the beginning of generational change.
Barriers for Women in STEM
Australian employers report experiencing difficulties recruiting STEM-qualified graduates and staff. Given that only 16 percent of STEM-qualified people are female, one way to achieve growth would be to address this inequality.
Should You Work for Free?
The contribution of volunteer work in the social impact space raises the question of ‘how much should you continuously work for free?’
Money Bites is not just another financial advisor- they are a community of change-makers making money bite-sized so that more people can talk about it. Money Bites share financial literacy so that more people can enjoy financial wellbeing and eventually, financial independence.
From Struggle to Strength
Philanthropic artist Maja Puseljic shares her struggles and explains how she found her strength through music.
The Obligation to Prevent Poverty
After seeing world poverty first hand, Johanna de Burca started a social enterprise to create change through leading micro-projects around the world.
Normality of Disability
“We cannot question people's abilities about what they want, because they needed them. They had enough experiences going through isolation, facing systematic failures and falling into cracks of a mental health crisis.”
Writes disability advocate Mathew Townsend.
Hungry to Hopeful
The Fair Feed Program provides meals to young people in local cafés. It is an alternative to traditional food relief and delivers much more than just a nutritious meal.
Delivering Difference
When a burrito or bowl is purchased at Zambrero, a nutritious meal is sent to someone in need in the developing world.
The Underlying Essential
Socks are the most stolen and one of the most highly requested items by those experiencing homelessness.