The middle years (between 8 and 14 years old) are a foundational period for development. But these years don’t receive enough support from the education system.
Nature is a promise of escape, a moment of relief and a relationship worth cherishing.
Young people don’t pay attention to government communication on COVID-19 because they don’t like being talked at rather than listened to.
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Communicators must listen to the frustrations, fears and concerns of young people about COVID-19. Then they need to speak to them like human beings, rather than talk at them.
The bushfire royal commission is due to hand down its findings this week. Our research shows the fires left young people deeply worried about their future, and they need support.
While many people said they drank more during the pandemic, others actually drank less, mainly because socialising at clubs, pubs and parties wasn’t possible.
An app that young people use to share videos of themselves dancing might seem like a silly diversion, but it’s become a powerhouse social media platform.