Associate Professor Jenny Chesters
Research Fellow, Youth Research Collective, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne
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Education
Are the kids OK?
A new survey has found that more and more young people on the cusp of adulthood are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future
Politics & Society
How COVID lockdowns affected our relationships
COVID-19 forced many of us to stay at home. For some this was a positive, bringing families closer together. But for others, it was lonely and overwhelming
Environment
Australians more concerned about climate change than COVID-19
The top concern for most Australians is the impact of climate change and the environment
Education
Parenting during lockdown
As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, 2020 was a challenging year for many parents – but did being at home with kids affect their levels of life satisfaction?
Politics & Society
What are 21st century parents concerned about?
Slowing wage growth, the increasing cost of education and the fast pace of social change make it difficult for parents to prepare their children for uncertain futures
Politics & Society
What do Gen X and Gen Y worry about most? Climate change.
Climate change is their number one cause for concern and they aren’t impressed by government efforts to tackle environmental challenges