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Youth Advisor
Youth Advisory Committee Member
Youth Advisory Committee members will use their lived experience to guide the design and conduct of the study, ensuring that trans young people have a meaningful voice in how the research is shaped and what it produces.
Eligibility
Are aged 16–21 years
Are located in Victoria
Identify as trans or gender diverse (any gender identity, including non-binary, agender and genderfluid young people)
Have lived experience with chest binding
What
Many trans and gender diverse young people use chest binding, which is the process of flattening your chest with a tight top or material.
The Better Binding study aims to learn more about the positive and negative health outcomes associated with chest binding, so that trans and gender diverse young people can bind more confidently, safely, and comfortably.
Time commitment
Total anticipated involvement across the three years of the project will involve around 20-25 meetings.
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Participants will receive $50 per hour to recognise their time and contributions.
Apply here
Upskilling Program
Youth Opportunities Program
The youth opportunities program is a year-long experience where a group of 25 people co-design and produce events for Youth Week in the City – one of Sydney’s biggest celebrations of young people. You’ll be part of a creative, energising team with the power to make something genuinely your own.
Eligibility
Ages 15 to 25
Live work or study in the City of Sydney local area
What to expect
Develop valuable skills: Enhance your teamwork, peer consultation, organisational development, media and communications, marketing and events management skills.
Run community programs: Gain the knowledge and confidence to organise and lead community activities.
Be an advocate: Influence programming that reflects young people’s needs and contributes to community involvement and acceptance regardless of your identity, social economic standing, intellectual or physical ability.
Apply here
Opinion Piece
Unfiltered Thoughts
Ever had a thought bubble pop into your head and wondered if others felt the same? Or better yet, have a deep desire to share it with the world? WhyNot’s Unfiltered Thoughts series is your chance to do just that!
Task
Send 100 to 300 words, answering the some of the following questions:
🫂 When do you feel most connected to people around you?
🗺️ Where do you go to spend time that isn’t home, school, or work?
⛔️ Have you ever felt like there just… isn’t a place for you?
🏡 What would a space designed for young people actually look like?
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🚧 Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to, but still can’t get ahead?
💵 What does financial stability look like to you right now?
📈 How has the cost of living shaped your choices, your plans, or your expectations?
🔒 What feels out of reach that shouldn’t be?
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🪞 How has growing up online shaped the way you see yourself?
🪫 When does being online feel connecting - and when does it feel draining?
👀 Do you think your generation experiences the world differently because of it?
⌛️ What boundaries (if any) have you tried to set?
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If your Unfiltered Thought is published, you’ll receive $25 AUD
Submit your thoughts here
Survey
On Your Terms
The survey is on consent and s*x ed, funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to establish the current understanding of young people’s views and experiences on consent and s*x ed.
Eligibility
14 to 18 living in Australia
Notes
The survey is anonymous
It takes 10–15 minutes to complete
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You can complete the survey and enter the draw to win 1 of 40x $50 eGift Cards
Share your thoughts here
Media Opportunity
International Day of People with Disability
ABC is partnering with International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) to commission a series of factual stories and content to be published/broadcast across ABC platforms for IDPwD on December 3.
Eligibility
Emerging content creators with disability
18+
Live in Australia.
Must have availability to work on your content between August 2026 and May 2027 if accepted into the program.
Task
When you pitch your story idea you will need to select a format that best suits what you want to do.
The ABC is looking for story ideas that fit the following formats:
Video: 2–3-minute short-form video
Audio: 2–3-minute audio package
Digital article: An 800-word feature article
Social media: An Instagram, TikTok or Facebook story, reel or a photo essay
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Those chosen to participate in the program will be paid for their work (amount is unspecified)
Apply here
Until next fortnight,
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