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The Foundation for Young Australians

The Foundation for Young Australians

Social Distancing In A Share House

As we’ve heard from our Prime Minister and a chorus of global leaders, the COVID-19 pandemic has led the world into unprecedented times…

Apr 1, 2020

Social Distancing In A Share House

Apr 1, 2020

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What It’s Like To Have OCD During A Global Pandemic

Hand-washing and sanitiser are getting a lot of airtime lately. When you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), following public health…

Apr 1, 2020

What It’s Like To Have OCD During A Global Pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

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I Asked 3 Mates How COVID-19 Has Changed Them

Social distancing. Caring for others at risk. Jobs changed, jobs lost. For Jordan and three of his mates, a lot has changed in the past…

Mar 30, 2020

I Asked 3 Mates How COVID-19 Has Changed Them

Mar 30, 2020

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I Work In The Arts. This Is How COVID-19 Affects Me.

As a musician who works in events, Ciarn Gallagher’s world has been turned upside down by the spread of COVID-19. Here’s how things are…

Mar 26, 2020

I Work In The Arts. This Is How COVID-19 Affects Me.

Mar 26, 2020

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Lessons From Being In (And Ending) A Toxic Relationship

Like many, Susie Ray tends to find the good in people. But she doesn’t always get it right. Here’s Susie’s experience of being in an…

Feb 26, 2020

Lessons From Being In (And Ending) A Toxic Relationship

Feb 26, 2020

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Being The Public School Kid In A Private School World

As Emma Maidens graduated from high school, met new friends and started working, she found she was up against some sturdy stigma. Here’s…

Feb 25, 2020

Being The Public School Kid In A Private School World

Feb 25, 2020

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Changing Sport for Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Phoebe McShane’s brother George was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when they were both young. Big into basketball, Phoebe…

Feb 21, 2020

Changing Sport for Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Feb 21, 2020

The Foundation for Young Australians

My Best Friend Was An Abusive Boyfriend

We never imagine the people closest to us could cause harm to others. For Kay, this was a difficult but powerful lesson to learn about…

Feb 21, 2020

My Best Friend Was An Abusive Boyfriend

Feb 21, 2020

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7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

Jess Bahr loved her days at university, but there are a few things she’d change if she had her time again. Get ready to coast into uni…

Feb 3, 2020

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

Feb 3, 2020

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Why Is The Loss Of A Celebrity So Hard?

We may not have known them personally, but sometimes it can feel like we did. As the world grieves the late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant…

Jan 29, 2020

Why Is The Loss Of A Celebrity So Hard?

Jan 29, 2020

The Foundation for Young Australians

The Foundation for Young Australians

FYA support young people to tell stories about the things that matter to them, in their own voices. Got something to say? Pitch us at newsroom@fya.org.au

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