Do you remember how boring school could be sometimes? You’d be slumped on your desk staring at the clock as … They’re like a Big Bang moment. They explode out of nowhere and then consume our existence. Some will be flash …

Has your child always enjoyed baking? Maybe they love making little treats, baking their own bread or using whatever ingredients … So your child has decided to take on an apprenticeship. Embarking on a new career that combines on-the-job training, work … So your child wants to do an apprenticeship. Awesome! Apprenticeships are a fantastic […]

When US teen pop sensation Olivia Rodriguez’s single “Good 4 U” was released in May this year, millennials around the … Most Gen Zs will never know the thrilling experience of illegally downloading music that united the generation before them. Feeling …

Has marriage become… cringe? Well, according to our latest research, some Gen Zs appear more likely to say ‘I don’t’. … Are you single, or have been single recently? Chances are, you’ve had the gut-wrenching, soul-crushing experience of being ghosted.  But … Gen Z’s on quite a roll. First, they ‘killed’ Facebook in favour of […]

What better way to start 2023 than with a teaser of the top industries hiring Gen Zs in Australia over … One in three young people don’t know what to do with their life. Our latest Year13 YouthSense research has found …

Have a read of this young woman’s story. It should be a cautionary tale to all school teachers, parents and … “Did you know you can become an accountant, a cyber security manager or an engineer through TAFE?” And, did you …

Bullying is a nightmare to deal with at any age. But when your child first encounters it, or keeps encountering … When the COVID-19 pandemic triggered global lockdowns the world turned to social media apps to stay connected with their friends … Bullying has evolved as our technology has evolved.  Name-calling and wedgies have now […]

While many people see Gen Z as notorious chasers of fame and status, our research shows that the top motivators … If you read a headline saying that 80% of people in a particular career or industry reported having high satisfaction … Did you know accounting isn’t the boring ‘numbers job’ many people think it […]

Year13 and YouthSense are parallel digital enterprises that are whole-heartedly dedicated to inspiring and supporting young Australians in their post-school endeavours. Year13 and YouthSense believe that current solutions employed by Government, Education and Employment sectors to combat economic and societal problems such as youth unemployment and youth disengagement are not resonating with younger audiences. By […]

Picture this. You’re back in the classroom (bear with us here) taking your end-of-term modern history exam.  The first section? … No matter how far removed you are from your school days, the words “exam hall” are enough to spark unpleasant …

In the latest episode of ‘Things can you sue someone for in the USA’, parents in the state of California … Bullying has evolved as our technology has evolved.  Name-calling and wedgies have now given way for the ability to bully … For Gen Zs, TikTok recently gets all the hype but Instagram takes the […]

The Gen Z LGBTQIA+ community in Australia is larger than many realise. Our Year13 research conducted over numerous surveys has … Homophobia might be a lot more common than many realise. Our latest Year13 YouthSense research has found just under a … In our surveys when we first started asking young Australians about their sexual […]

“Hey beautiful!” “Nice rack…” “Looking good!” Urgh. If you identify as female chances are you’ve experienced the joys of catcalling. … Trigger warning: sexual assault/violence, homophobia, grooming etc. Yes we get it. Parents telling their sons not to watch something will …

Following the society-shifting developments of the last few years Year13’s After the ATAR 4 report provides an up-to-date high-level analysis of the jobs, careers and industries Australian Gen Zs want to work in as well as looking into their career planning challenges and successes. We surveyed 3030 young people aged 15 to 24 about their […]