NextGen: A UNICEF Australia podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>At UNICEF Australia, we’re giving young people a platform to speak up on issues they care about. In every episode, our UNICEF Australia Ambassador and podcast host, Rae Johnston, passes the mic to young people and experts as we discuss everything from climate change to mental health and inequality.</p><p> </p><p>Listen in as young voices speak up about the big issues and their hopes for the future. No matter who they are or where they live, every voice matters.</p><p> </p><p>You can listen on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.</p>
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Recent Episodes
February 25, 2024
How young people are driving climate action
<p>In our final episode of Season 1, host Rae Johnston speaks with climate advocates Daisy and Peta. Daisy Jeffrey is a climate campaigner working on the duty of care climate bill that is being put before federal parliament, aiming to protect the people and places we love. UNICEF Australia Youth Ambassador Peta is a climate champion who attended the 2023 COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Together, they discuss why it is important for young people's voices to be heard on climate and how young people can join the fight against climate change.<br/><br/>Host: Rae Johnston, Ambassador for UNICEF Australia, TV presenter and podcaster</p><p>Guests: Climate campaigner Daisy Jeffrey and UNICEF Australia Youth Ambassador Peta <br/><br/>Producers: Liz Tse, Freya Conomos and Lara Robertson<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/><a href='https://adutyofcare.davidpocock.com.au/'>Duty of Care bill petition</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.unicef.org.au/guide-to-climate-action'>Guide to climate action - UNICEF Youth Hub</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.unicef.org.au/young-ambassadors'>Find out more about UNICEF Australia's Young Ambassador program</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.unicef.org.au/parent-and-teacher-climate-change'>UNICEF Australia's educational resources on navigating conversations on climate change with young people</a><br/><br/><br/></p>
February 11, 2024
Surviving a bushfire
<p>In episode three, host Rae Johnston talk to Takesa Frank from episode 2, a climate activist and young Aboriginal person living on Yuin Country whose hometown was impacted by the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires, and Felicity Anicich from Royal Far West - a UNICEF partner working to deliver mental health support to country children. They discuss their lived experience of the bushfires, the importance of building bushfire resilience, and how Royal Far West has helped communities get back on their feet after natural disasters. </p><p>Host: Rae Johnston, Ambassador for UNICEF Australia, TV presenter and podcaster </p><p>Guests: Felicity Anicich from Royal Far West and climate activist Takesa Frank</p><p>Producers: Liz Tse, Freya Conomos and Lara Robertson<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/><em>This episode talks about lived experiences of bushfires, anxiety and mental health coping strategies. </em><br/><br/><em>This episode refers to the 2019/2020 bushfire season, one of the most devastating fires on record in Australia. A catastrophic 19 million hectares of land was burnt. More than 3000 homes were burnt and tens of thousands of people were displaced.</em></p><p>See links below for resources that might be helpful:<br/><a href='https://www.unicef.org.au/parent-and-teacher-climate-change'>UNICEF Australia's educational resources on navigating conversations on climate change with young people</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.royalfarwest.org.au/'>https://www.royalfarwest.org.au/</a></p>
January 28, 2024
What is climate anxiety?
<p>In this episode, we're talking about climate anxiety, its impact on young people, and the tools to manage it. Rae Johnston passes the mic to psychologist Avalon Bourne, who has completed a PhD in climate anxiety, and Takesa, a young Australian who has lived experience with climate anxiety.<br/><br/>Show notes:<em> <br/>This episode talks about anxiety and mental health coping strategies. See links below for resources to help cope with climate anxiety.<br/><br/>This episode refers to the 2019/2020 bushfire season, one of the most devastating fires on record in Australia. A catastrophic 19 million hectares of land was burnt. More than 3000 homes were burnt and tens of thousands of people were displaced. <br/><br/>The south coast refers to the south coast of Sydney, one of the regions impacted by the fires.<br/></em><br/>Links:<br/><a href='https://www.unicef.org.au/parent-and-teacher-climate-change'>UNICEF Australia's educational resources on navigating conversations on climate change with young people</a> <br/><br/><a href='https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/understanding-anxiety-about-climate-change/'>Understanding anxiety about climate change</a> - Headspace <br/><br/><a href='https://www.sonderyouth.com/about'>Sonder Youth website</a></p>
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- What is NextGen: A UNICEF Australia podcast?
<p>At UNICEF Australia, we’re giving young people a platform to speak up on issues they care about. In every episode, our UNICEF Australia Ambassador and podcast host, Rae Johnston, passes the mic to young people and experts as we discuss everything from climate change to mental health and inequality.</p><p> </p><p>Listen in as young voices speak up about the big issues and their hopes for the future. No matter who they are or where they live, every voice matters.</p><p> </p><p>You can listen on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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