#SuperStraight has been taking social media platforms by storm, and has opened further conversation about transphobia and sexuality. What is the origin of the term? Read to find out why Super straight doesn't mean Super simple.
All in Opinion
Pages from a Missing Year
Quarantined Strength and Trans Identity // A sequence of journal entries during COVID-19 outlining resilience and recovery.
Responsibility, Resilience, Acceptance
Writer Yanchao unpacks how acceptance builds resilience.
Will you be my quaran-tine? - Dating in a global pandemic
Our anonymous writer discusses the ups and downs of dating during a global pandemic and the surprise connections that can come out of a world living online in 2020.
Why gift giving looks different this year
While you may feel guilty that you can’t afford to go big for your family and friends, it’s important to remember that when it comes to presents, this Christmas especially, it’s not about what you buy, but about what you give.
NaNoWriMo in 2020
November is National Novel Writing Month also known as NaNoWriMo. KOS’ very own editor Bianca Breen has written all about the wonderful experience she’s had in participating digitally this year
Sex work during COVID-19
Spokesperson for the English Collective of Prostitutes speaks to KOS about how sex workers across the UK have been drastically impacted by the pandemic this year.
Supporting a loved one with a mental illness
“The idea of supporting someone with a mental health disorder may seem intimidating and difficult to navigate. But it doesn’t have to be. With open communication and a little compassion, we can create secure relationships where everyone feels safe.” Passionate mental health advocate and rehabilitation counselling student Ada Lausberg-Colwell shares her personal guide to how to support a loved one with a mental illness.
Real News vs Fake Reality
In a world filled with stories- which ones do we read? Don’t limit yourself to media consumption, understand yourself and the news you share.
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.
A Love Hate Relationship with Being Bi
To celebrate Wear It Purple Day, we’re sharing the following personal piece from our anonymous writer on what it means to be queer. He explores the complexities of discovering your own bisexuality and the closeted shame that can come with it.
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?
The Curtain Falls on Australia's Art Scene
The streets have gone quiet in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.
It’s an eerie metropolitan landscape as music has disappeared from busking Bourke Street and the lights have gone out on cherished theatres and cinemas across the city. Ghost lights illuminate empty dressing rooms and the wind whistles through the empty seats of stadiums.
Space of Wonder
Jess Tran, co-founder of 100 Story Building and Manager of its Story Hubs and Evaluation, explains how this new concept in education aims to expand the imagination and creativity of children and young people of marginalised backgrounds.
Midsumma Festival - Celebrating Then to Now
The annual Midsumma Festival is back for 2020 with a brand new and improved program celebrating the diversity of Australia’s queer community.
Resumes for Refugees
Many migrant job seekers have talents that are overlooked due to barriers around the job market.
Kazi Victoria is a non-profit organisation in Melbourne committed to reducing underemployment by helping people in the migrant and refugee community become employed in Australia.
Everyday Superheroes: Cosplay Clean Up
With the current environmental disasters across the globe, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and scared for the future of the planet. However, Lauren Sandeman and Sharan Velauthan at Cosplay Clean Up remind us that there are ways that we can give back to mother nature.
Disability in Medicine: I Didn't See Me
Words of a woman born with athetoid cerebral palsy, who has now become a Biomedical Science PhD candidate. Jerusha Mather believes the medicine industry needs more role models for those with disabilities.
Adversity to Ambition
One in four people are said to possess a fear of public speaking. How we speak and the way we deliver a message is integral for all change-makers to understand. Jahin presents the dire need to negate that fear of public speaking, and outlines the true power of voice.
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.