November 2025

You know the saying ‘slow news week’? Well, it’s safe to say the last week has not been one of … Is the news… dead?  In the traditional sense, we mean.   The results of our recent survey into the online behaviours of Gen …

It was only a matter of time, but it looks like Gen Zs have ruined Instagram. But it’s not actually really their fault. In fact, Instagram may have taken itself out. But first, what actually happened? And why is the app suddenly so cringe? It’s down to a few things. Firstly, many users are complaining […]

Diversity is not a trend.  It’s part of the fundamental human right to equality. It accepts, welcomes and celebrates different ages, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations and physical abilities. It’s a commitment. And it’s here to stay. If you want to build greater trust with the socially-conscious Gen Z, your business needs to support workplace […]

It used to be the rite of passage of all rites of passages.  Twelve years of schooling finally under the belt. HSC exams conquered, formals and graduation ceremonies attended. And what better way to celebrate than a wild week’s worth of partying in Surfers Paradise or Byron Bay? Apparently not anymore, according to a thousand […]

Did you know that until 1995 you could still light up a ciggie in a hospital? That sure seems like … When tobacco smoking started falling out of favour with young Aussies, both parents and teachers breathed a long, deep, clean-air …

Year13’s research has contributed to a landmark report aimed at helping school students know their best options for further education … It’s the biggest lie we tell teenagers. “Fail now and you can kiss your future goodbye!” Because of this believing …

A reputation 155 years in the making can take just 7 minutes and 16 seconds to evaporate – just ask Coopers. The beer brewery’s recent murky involvement with The Bible Society’s video debate into same-sex marriage, as part of their ‘Keep It Light’ campaign to show how contentious issues can be debated respectfully, backfired, to say […]

Emma joined Year13 by hitting us up on Snapchat and asking for a writing gig. Fast forward a year and she is heading up the content team at Year13, all without a university degree. With her unique voice and inherent understanding of youth culture, Emma has cemented her place as Marketing Manager. She is the polish behind much of […]

Year13’s YouthSense research has been commissioned by the Australian Federal Government, the NSW and South Australian state governments and has been featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC, The Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, News.com.au, Channel 7 and Channel 9. 

Think Gen Zs might not be the biggest bookworms? Well, think again (kind of). Because according to our latest Big Youth survey, when we asked 1367 Gen Zs aged 15 to 24 nationwide if they still actually read books, 12% said they did daily, 12% most days of the week, 12% some days of the […]

Drop fossil fuel clients, or lose Gen Z workers. That’s the stark message we can take from Comm Declare’s 2021 Fuelling … The artist’s rendition of the Sun Cable solar farm in the Northern Territory is nothing short of monumental. Black solar … With 96% of Australian Gen Zs believing climate change is caused by humans, […]

What better way to start 2023 than with a teaser of the top industries hiring Gen Zs in Australia over the coming year.  We’ve also got some handy resources parents and teachers can use to help young people get their foot in the door to hundreds of exciting careers! Drumroll, please… The tech skills shortage […]

Students are continuously told that the last two years of high school are a marathon, not a sprint. Well, with … What a year it’s been for the Coronavirus Class of 2021. The cohort entered its final year of schooling barely … The HSC doesn’t define students, but as one of their first stepping stones […]

If extracurricular school activities held a popularity contest, we’d bet on school sport coming in dead last – despite its many advantages. School sport has a pretty extensive list of benefits, like better physical health, improved short- and long-term mental wellbeing, better concentration and academic performance, increased likelihood of finishing school and going to uni, […]