It’s built for young people, by young people.
It was created to be a space for young people to tell their stories – unfiltered, challenge the norm and spark real conversations about the world we’re living in and what we’re going through.
Your voice has power and WHYNOT is here to help you use it.
With over 1,000,000+ views and hundreds of submissions made by you every year, WHYNOT is a place for young Australians to find their voice.
On WhyNot, you can
- Share your thoughts through articles, videos, artwork, podcasts or quick hot takes
- Talk about the big stuff like climate action, mental health, equality, identity, cost of living and more
- Send in everything from short real-talk posts to deep-dive creative pieces
- Apply for the Creative Residents Program and grow as a storyteller
- Check out youth-driven news and pop culture reviews with a social-change lens
- Be part of a supportive community led by the WhyNot Editorial Committee.
We build in safeguarding to our approach in amplifying young people’s on WHYNOT, so rest assured you will feel safe and be safe in this space with us. We have robust procedures in place to ensure you are looked after, treated with respect and that your voice is heard.
Because your voice matters.
Ready to dive in? Explore the WhyNot website and see what young people across Australia are talking about.
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At WhyNot, we’re on a mission to empower young voices across the globe, providing them with a platform to submit their thoughts and amplify their unique points of view.
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