In this 13 Reasons Why series we explore the different problems Gen Z are dealing with as told to us by them. Through their own words we’ll see what leads to young people’s mental health problems. A parent complaining about their child struggling at school. It’s like an adult ridiculing a baby for not being […]
Has your child always enjoyed baking? Maybe they love making little treats, baking their own bread or using whatever ingredients … It’s the moment your child’s been waiting for. Formal’s coming up. Exams are looming. Twelve years’ of schooling is almost … If this year has taught us anything, it’s that the future is uncertain […]
On some level we’ve heard or experienced the idea that our youngest generations are especially good at using digital technologies. In our personal lives it might come from watching young people intuitively use new apps such as TikTok or BeReal with no guidance, or be able to navigate a smart TV menu to access their […]
Do you think you know the big issues Gen Zs truly care about? Some are obvious, but there are actually … The last two years have been a challenge for everyone, but spare a thought for the Coronavirus class of 2020-21. … Gap years are a historic rite of passage. An entire year dedicated to […]
To quote an old-fashioned adage in this day and age, business times are a-changin’. New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof put it well: “(Businesses) doing good is no longer a matter of writing a few checks at the end of the year, as it was for my (baby boomer) generation; for many young people, it’s an […]
Former Aussie GoPro creative filmmaker Will Hodgett has well and truly lived the life. “It’s basically just travelling around the world, meeting a lot of people, getting to see a lot of unique things, having a lot of unique experiences, and filming stuff with athletes,” he told us during our Year13 Expo this year. “It’s hard […]
According to our Gen Z Wellbeing Check 2021, mental health matters are finally going mainstream (yassss!). Nearly 1 in 2 Gen Zs (41%) told us they’ve seen a mental health professional for therapy, and another one in ten say while they haven’t yet, they’d like to. Far removed from the stereotypes of awkward conversations on a shrink’s […]
As parents, it’s natural to worry about your Gen Z children when they’re traveling abroad. While getting ripped off may … So your child has finally returned from their first trip overseas. While you might be ecstatic about their return home …
Every role in early childhood education has one thing in common: the opportunity to make a difference in the lives … Great news, parents! You’ll be happy to know that your child enjoys one of the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in the …
It’s no industry secret that the most effective and efficient way to do business these days is online. With less overheads, a global reach and a huge increase of Millennial and Gen Z customers, conducting business online has been firmly established as a necessity, rather than an option. Buying stuff online was a change ushered […]
It feels like a punch to the face. That’s how teens last year described schoolies being cancelled. “I haven’t had to deal with any major problems which is beyond lucky for a Victorian,” an 18-year-old female from Victoria told us at the time. “Though I’d be lying if I said the cancellation of schoolies didn’t […]
Parents know the drill all too well. It’s Monday morning, 7:15am. The sun has risen, the birds are singing and the world is coming to life. That is, except for their teen. We’ll go out on a limb here and suggest that rousing teens from their slumber is a relentless daily battle for most parents. […]
How many smashed avos on toast would you need to sacrifice to save a 10% deposit on a median-priced, two-bedroom… Read more Attention all! The oldest Gen Zs are 27. We repeat, the oldest Gen Zs are 27! This means that right… Read more Let’s play a little word association. Please, take a seat and […]
Mention the cost of living, job security and (shudder) home-ownership and you’re likely to get one of two reactions from an Aussie Gen Z: an anxiety spiral or flat-out apathy (because, coping mechanism). But ever the adaptable bunch, Gen Zs are getting creative in establishing their economic sustainability – coming up with some pretty unique […]