What would you do if your child told you they wanted to be an artist when they grow up? I bet your immediate thoughts go to “will they make any money” and “how will they survive?” However, what you might not realise is the amount of creative jobs behind all of the content that you […]
Gen Z really are a guinea pig generation. Just as the first of them were about to become teenagers, Steve Jobs got on a stage in San Francisco, California and changed the world. On January 9, 2007 clad in his black turtleneck the Apple co-founder launched the iPhone. The following year shipping crates stuffed full […]
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. How does university stress thee? Let me count the ways. You don’t want to go there but you’ve got […]
Did you know that until 1995 you could still light up a ciggie in a hospital? That sure seems like a world away. 1996 also happens to be the year when the first Gen Zs were born and since smoking bans and education were introduced in the 90s the consumption of tobacco products has decreased […]
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… As parents, it’s natural to want your child to balance their leisure activities with their […]
So your child has finally returned from their first trip overseas. While you might be ecstatic about their return home (and they’re equally stoked to see you, too) they might not be quite as thrilled to be back. At least after the initial novelty wears off. Take this 19-year-old female NSW who’s currently at the […]
In this 13 Reasons Why series we explore the different problems Gen Z are dealing with as told to us… Read more Despite what some parents may think gap years do not leave a giant gap in young people’s lives. Far from… Read more Here at Year13 we understand that it’s difficult for high school […]
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 wave of heat pours over your body. You’ve walked into a room full of people, everyone’s chatting away. […]
For better or worse, Google exerts a lot of control over our personal lives and marketing strategies. We let it inform our consumer choices and important life decisions – we even ask it questions about our health and seek relationship advice through it. With every use it collects data about us and our behaviour, allowing […]
Forget street cred. You know what’s really slayin’ amongst Gen Zs? Micro-cred…entials. I’ll see myself out. In case you’re unfamiliar… Read more If Australia’s performance in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings could be summarised into an emoji, we reckon it’d be… Read more Let’s be honest. Sport participation and adolescence isn’t the most iconic […]
In classrooms across the world assignments all of a sudden look a whole lot better. It’s the Canva effect. Because – and forgive us for sounding like a sponsored post – with Canva’s stylish templates, user-friendly experience, and great free options, designing is just too easy. And when you help make people look good, especially so […]
In 2015 The Guardian named “basic” as the biggest insult of the year. In 2021? It’s probably “out of touch”. … In classrooms across the world assignments all of a sudden look a whole lot better. It’s the Canva effect. Because – …
Recently graduated and considering taking a gap year to have a little break, mature, volunteer (or make money), perhaps get … As the end of 13 years of schooling comes at a screeching halt for thousands of young Australians, the pressure … It’s the moment your child’s been waiting for. Formal’s coming up. Exams are […]
Ever heard this one? If you have 4 pencils and I have 7 apples, how many pancakes will fit on the roof? Purple, because aliens don’t wear hats! Let us explain. Experts have long argued that I’m-not-a-math-person people should let go of that limiting belief because maths is for everyone and there’s no such thing as […]
