Blake’s understanding of youth ensures we are never far from the pulse of young Australians. Even though he’s one of the oldest in the office, he’s young at heart (and in face). Emma is the brains behind much of what you read on Year13’s site and social media channels. Joseph has the sage advice for […]
With a world of experience behind him (and a degree, unlike most of the Year13 team), Joseph has smashed out the funniest and most relatable articles on Year13. He’s got the sage advice young people need for things like travelling and getting through university, all the way to finding the best pork roll in Sydney under $5. […]
So your child has finally returned from their first trip overseas. While you might be ecstatic about their return home … Gap years are a historic rite of passage. An entire year dedicated to exploring a way of life different on …
Wired Magazine, your prediction from 2002 is right. “Twenty years from now, the idea that someone looking for love won’t … Take a stab at guessing Gen Z’s favourite social media app. Go on. Okay, definitely not Facebook – that’s for old … What a time to be alive. Run out of groceries? No need to […]
The most popular university degrees in Australia in 2021 depend a lot on whether you’re male or female. For our … The Class of 2020 was flipped upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. But was it all bad? We surveyed over … Our society is quite literally built on passion. The masterpieces, the classics, the […]
Drop fossil fuel clients, or lose Gen Z workers. That’s the stark message we can take from Comm Declare’s 2021 Fuelling Fantasies report, which concluded that the majority of under 30s (73%) are reluctant to work for businesses that contribute to pollution and global warming. “Our surveys have shown that agency heads are out-of-step with the […]
Find out what it was like for year 12s across Australia to finish high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it’s affected their futures. In compiling this report we surveyed over 2000 students from the class of 2020 from metropolitan, regional and rural areas across the country. The effects of learning in lockdown on […]
Type in ‘how to write a CV’ to google search, and 283 million results – articles, blogs, templates and YouTube videos – will appear in less than 0.73 seconds. Oof. We’re happy to pause for dramatic effect, if you are. You recovered from that? Alright, let’s continue. Despite having access to unlimited resources, getting on […]
Did you know one in two young people we surveyed in our What Gen Z Actually Do Online report say they go at least a week without accessing the news? This sounds shocking, but it’s a little misleading. Gen Zs, who are frequently misread as being uninterested in the news, aren’t necessarily news avoidant – they’re just […]
Personal attributes are what make you you. They are the things you mostly can’t learn or train for, they are natural and part of your character. Sometimes they can be pushed aside in favour of learned skills and qualifications to get you through the job you do, but with many roles it is just as […]
Have you noticed lots of teenage girls walking around looking like they’re straight out of a late 90s Christina Aguilera … For young people wearing the likes of H&M and Zara is increasingly unfashionable and a guilty pleasure without the pleasure. …
They may have all the gear, and somewhat of an idea, but how passionate is your teen about their apprenticeship or traineeship? Realistically, the early afternoon knock-offs and cheeky parmi’s are enough to seal the deal for them. But working as a tradie means more than just that. It requires strategic thinking, problem-solving and working […]
Do you know what job changes lives for the better more than almost any other? Images of a doctor, a scientist or even a high school teacher might have come to mind, and they would all be right. But did you think of an early childhood teacher? You might only remember your teacher at kindergarten […]
“What’s everyone listening to this morning?” Apple Music asked on Twitter. “Spotify,” came the burn of the century in response. So is Apple Music fighting a losing battle against Spotify? According to our What Gen Z Actually Do Online report into social media trends in 2021, 87% of Gen Zs use Spotify on a regular basis, compared with just 14% […]