From continued high rates of unemployment, to an increased prevalence of mental illness, being a young Australian is not without its challenges.
While working might be the last thing on their minds, disability employment agency NOVA is demonstrating why work is so important as it helps those with a mental illness find jobs and an invaluable sense of purpose.
A vital first step in the working lives of young people, the retail industry is trying to rip-off one of their most vital commodities.
Joshua Thomas reports on why working in retail as a young person isn't as rewarding as it once was.
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Cut it out! Millennials fight penalty rate cuts
Millennials are outraged after the Fair Work Commission announced in February that Sunday and Public Holiday rates would be reduced. With this being the only incentive to work weekends, many are signing a petition to stop the government from making these cuts.
Rachel O’Connor reports.
As the unemployment rate for under 25’s is the highest it’s been in 40 years, millennial’s are doing everything in their power to gain a position when they graduate. XWHYZ reporter Tilly Lock speaks with three millennials about their experiences in the workforce and share their thoughts on internships to secure a job in the workforce.
Generation Y aren't being smart when it comes to superannuation. We could be cashing in and growing our wealth. Research by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) shows that we're not necessarily disinterested in super, we're just not getting engaged. Georgia Hing finds out what we're doing wrong and why we need to get smart about our super.
Fake followers: what does your audience really look like?
A recent study has shown that there are currently 1.5 million Blogspot users in Australia. The monetisation of social media means there are complexities behind the ethical standards of blogging. What are the regulations behind working with agencies and sponsors? How are our followers being regulated?