A short bio of yourself My name is Best Apisit Uthakhamkong, and I am 29 years old. I hold a Bachelo …
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by Cody Mitchell The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has always struggled to meet recruitment and ret …
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Read moreSingaporeans are caught in a vicious lifestyle that pits high expectations against the quest for happiness, writes Aristle Tay, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Singapore. He says the solution is a matter of perspective. The year 2013. It’s a new year with possibly new dreams and aspirations to chase. Somehow, I am not too optimistic …
“Does a journey of fortitude necessarily lead to true happiness?” Read More »
An alarming number of young people are succumbing to the worldwide epidemic of negative body image, says Janine Wan, 15, a Correspondent based in Melbourne, Australia. At the same time there are efforts to counteract the harmful messages about so-called ideal bodies. On the 10th of May 2013, it was announced that the Positive Body Image …
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Young people are far more than tomorrow’s leaders, writes Emily Murray, a Correspondent from Australia. She argues that young people are already at work changing the world today. Is there any mainstream phrase more patronising and controlling than “Young people are the leaders of tomorrow”? Oh move over you older person! Young people are already …
Australia must wake up to the impact of its attempts to destroy the identity of Indigenous people, writes Francis Ventura, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia. He says without reconciliation, Australia will continue to be a broken nation built upon injustice. I’ll never forget the first time I met the kids I’d be working with …
“Australia’s lost generation, and a need for healing” Read More »
Young people from four Commonwealth Pacific countries have completed a one week Training of Trainers’ course in human rights and democracy. The training conducted by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s human rights and youth affairs programmes took place in Port Vila, Vanuatu from 8 to 12 July 2013 and drew twenty-four participants from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, …
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An alarming trend that normalises sexual abuse has become known as ‘rape culture’, writes Janine Wan, 15, a Commonwealth Correspondent based in Melbourne, Australia. She says in some cases, the legal system and media are contributors to that unsavoury culture. One out of every six American women, and one out of every 33 American men, …
Many young people graduating from tertiary studies are keen to work hard in their first place of employment, even to the point of working too hard or for too long. However as McKell Institute Research Fellow Christopher Angus articulates, this ‘vicious circle’ could have serious long-term impacts for not just the individual, but society as …
Sometimes wonderful opportunities present themselves. Unfortunately, a lack of funds could impede the path to a life-changing experience. Emily Murray, a Correspondent from Australia, provides various avenues young people can explore to afford their dreams. So, you’ve found an incredible opportunity – but how are you going to afford it? Don’t panic! There are many …
"How can I afford to put this idea into action?" Read More »
The founder of an innovative social enterprise in India tells Steph Carter, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, why ‘getting social’ can transform traditional health solution models in developing countries. In an increasingly interconnected world, social media now plays a central role in the architecture of development communications. Social media is an innovative and collaborative platform for …
"A start-up that uses social media to connect blood donors" Read More »
Coral reefs are known for their exotic colour but adverse ocean conditions are bleaching the coral, writes Janine Wan, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent based in Melbourne, Australia. She explains that the damage is far-reaching. Coral Bleaching is the phenomenon of corals losing their colour, usually caused by a drastic change in the reef environment. This issue …
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