While many people see Gen Z as notorious chasers of fame and status, our research shows that the top motivators … As parents, it’s natural to want your child to balance their leisure activities with their career aspirations. The hours they … Has your child always enjoyed baking? Maybe they love making little treats, baking […]
What a time to be alive. Run out of groceries? No need to pop down the shops, Deliveroo’s got you sorted. Haven’t caught up with one of your bffs in the last few months? All good, hit that fire reaction on her next Instagram story selfie. Can’t be bothered going out for date night? Woo […]
It feels like a punch to the face. That’s how teens last year described schoolies being cancelled. “I haven’t had … The teenage covid anxiety problem is everywhere. Year 12 is a challenging year for everyone. But add a global pandemic … There are many hidden costs of covid for year 12 students. As part […]
With Gen Zs, Gen Ys, Gen Xs and Baby Boomers working side-by-side today, being able to work with different generations is a vital skill many young people might overlook. In their parent’s guide, Apprenticeship Support Australia says these challenges come down to the huge differences in how each generation was raised. “Each generation had significant […]
It’s an iconic moment for your teen. They’ve just been invited to their first job interview! While this can be super exciting, it can be equally nerve-wracking – for you both. That’s why we’ve created a handy little checklist to help you help your child not just navigate, but ace their first job interview. Check […]
Parents think they know everything. When their child was an actual child this was true. “Hold my hand as we cross the road.” “Put your seatbelt on.” “Don’t swim outside the flags.” Knowledge and experience make them sage givers of wisdom. You don’t want to get flattened by a car, sucked out into the ocean […]
Our After The ATAR reports reveal the state of the world for Gen Z today. This is our second annual report based on two national surveys conducted between April and June 2018. We received over 4,000 responses from young people all over Australia. This data focuses on creating a picture of youth today in regards […]
Waging war might sound a little dramatic. But Gen Zs sure are on a mission to rewrite the script for the workplace. And if you think that’s because they’re ‘entitled’ or ‘anti-capitalist’, you’d be sorely mistaken. First off, Gen Z are arguably the hardest working generation in the workforce (social media-inspired hustle culture, anyone?). Second, […]
As parents, it’s natural to worry about your Gen Z children when they’re traveling abroad. While getting ripped off may feel like an unfortunate rite of passage for travellers, there’s a significant difference between overpaying for a ‘designer’ bag and having your money or belongings stolen. When your kids are overseas, it’s easy to feel […]
Will’s whole life has been about building things, from Lego blocks to carpentry to engineering, and things haven’t changed. Will’s the man behind the machinery. He’s the type of guy that looks at data, understands it, creates a funky info-graph and then explains it to you in a way that leaves you thinking “ahhh that makes sense!”
To be young is to have the world at your feet and this has never been as true as it is today. But for Generation Z and Millennials, this figure of speech could be better phrased as to have the world at your fingertips, and really the youth of today have both. They’ve got that […]
Australia, there’s a green energy revolution blowing our way. And from construction to operation it’s generating massive growth areas for careers. One of the most eye-catching of all of these are the giant wind farms cropping up along Australia’s coast. BlueFloat Energy is just one of several new companies already lining up a workforce to […]
Decades of research have helped us formulate effective strategies for studying. Don’t cram. Plan ahead. Set goals. Find your study style. Cultivate a productive space. Ask for support. Use a buddy system. Treat yo’self. Yeah, we know the drill. But there is something that’s still very often overlooked. And that’s knowing when it’s time to […]
Gen Zs wanna be millionaires, so freakin’ bad. And to buy all the things they never had, they’re jumping into crypto. It’s just that for many young people, it’s their first time. This means there are unrealistic expectations of how cryptocurrency investing works – just look at how cryptos like Bitcoin have exploded since the […]