What's In It For You?
What's In It For You?
Podcast Description
What’s In It For You is a bridge to understanding why your engagement and say in politics really matters and what's in it for you when it comes time to vote in the 2025 Australian federal election. In a political cycle where short-term thinking, theatrics and uncertainty dominate, it can be hard for people to relate to policies or grasp what they really mean for their lives. This podcast is a show for any young Australian who wants to see a more inclusive and sustainable approach to political decision-making and policy that reflects the shared values and priorities of all generations, not just our parents or grandparents. Whether you want to better understand the systemic barriers driving short-termism n Australia or challenge leaders to make long-term investments in a more equitable and sustainable future, this podcast will empower you to claim your seat at the political table and equip you with the knowledge to not just understand what's in the system for you, but actively shape it for the better.
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The podcast focuses on political engagement, short-termism, and socio-economic challenges, with episodes addressing topics such as the impact of climate change on housing, the significance of youth involvement in politics, and the implications of recent political strategies on future generations.
What’s In It For You is a bridge to understanding why your engagement and say in politics really matters and what’s in it for you when it comes time to vote in the 2025 Australian federal election. In a political cycle where short-term thinking, theatrics and uncertainty dominate, it can be hard for people to relate to policies or grasp what they really mean for their lives.
This podcast is a show for any young Australian who wants to see a more inclusive and sustainable approach to political decision-making and policy that reflects the shared values and priorities of all generations, not just our parents or grandparents. Whether you want to better understand the systemic barriers driving short-termism n Australia or challenge leaders to make long-term investments in a more equitable and sustainable future, this podcast will empower you to claim your seat at the political table and equip you with the knowledge to not just understand what’s in the system for you, but actively shape it for the better.
Friends!! This episode we sit down for a bit of a longer chat with award-winning youth advocate and former Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations, Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis. If you’re a young person wondering what’s in policy and politics for you, this episode is a MUST listen-to.
We break down where the journey to becoming a youth and social justice advocate actually begins, what it means to meaningfully participate in political systems and processes, and how you as a young person can start making change, today.
As always, if you’re keen to learn more, give us a follow on our socials @forourfuturecampaign and @foundationsfortomorrow.
To take action, you can sign our petition for a federal Wellbeing of Future Generations Act here!
What’s In It For You is a Foundations for Tomorrow podcast, produced as part of the 2025 For Our Future Campaign. It is hosted by Clare Beaton-Wells and Anna Bezzu.
Links and resources mentioned:
- Future Healthy Countdown 2030: https://www.aracy.org.au/future-healthy-countdown-2030/
- Future Healthy Countdown 2030 youth-led paper on power in decision-making: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2023/219/10/who-holds-power-decision-making-young-peoples-future
- Future Healthy Countdown 2030 Indigenous-led paper on the participation of Indigenous children and young people to improve health and wellbeing: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2024/221/10/participation-indigenous-children-and-young-people-improve-health-and-wellbeing
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