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How does misinformation threaten young people’s safety?
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Sam Read, Head of Education Services at Sexual Health Victoria, has dedicated three decades to nursing and sexual health education. Facing rising misinformation and political challenges, she remains committed to evidence-based approaches that prioritise young people's voices.
“We need to listen to young people…Young people are saying that they want more explicit conversations. And it’s up to us to translate what they’re saying and deliver more nuanced discussions about sexuality, relationships, consent, and pleasure.” READ
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Bright signals
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Modern science wouldn’t exist without the online research repository known as arXiv. Three decades in, its creator still can’t let it go. READ
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Why physical thinking still matters in the age of AI generated everything. READ
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A beautiful essay from Amy Liptrot on how the wild can restore life and renew hope. READ
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Alice’s top 5 links
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David Attenborough’s final film, Ocean, is a must-see and a final call to action from the 99-year-old. The film demonstrates how quickly the oceans can recover through Marine Protected Areas and calls for the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. WATCH
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The Jacinda Ardern episode on A Slight Change of Plans podcast, reveals first hand how hard it is to be an empathetically led, young, female leader in today’s political world. She’s a true testament of how to be strong and soft, and now teaches Empathetic Leadership at Harvard. LISTEN
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I had to get a bird reference in here somehow, and this app is designed to be a bird coach for bird admirers of all levels. So handy for bush walks or simply sitting in your garden. EXPLORE
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Matrescence by Lucy Jones is a fascinating book that scientifically explains how women’s brains transform when becoming a parent. This physiological metamorphosis has also been documented in Fathers and anyone who takes on a caregiver role. READ
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I’d love to be able to hire a grandparent for a day, and with the loneliness epidemic growing globally Japan have set up ‘rent a Grandma’ for $60 a day. Sign me up! EXPERIENCE
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Community news
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Wear It Purple® Day is this Friday 29 August. It’s not just a colour—it’s a commitment to stand up in the face of discrimination. Will you take action for LGBTQIA+ young people? PLEDGE
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In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster a sense of belonging is more important than ever. This event explores why meaningful relationships matter. South Melbourne, Tuesday 9 September. REGISTER
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Gore Street, Fitzroy (2025) is a historical documentary tracing the history of Fitzroy made in collaboration with the City of Yarra. Screening at Fitzroy Town Hall, Friday 19 September. RSVP
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Team news
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We hosted a breakfast session with experts from the federal government's National AI Centre, CSIRO’s Data61, and Today's design team last week on Gadigal Lands. If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the recording here. WATCH
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and recognise and respect their abiding connection to this land, its waterways and community. First Nations Peoples have nurtured this land for more than 65,000 years and continue to do so today. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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