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other cool links...
To sponsor, or not
to sponsor a child? Pondering the pros and cons.
Oxfam is looking for helpful hosts
to provide a short home stay
for their young international Kaleidoscope guests.
Laugh your head off
at YOUTHSpeak’s
Party for Laughs.
The funniest fundraiser hitting Brisbane
on September 30.
Live in Melbourne & want to raise money local youth organisations?
Then join the Ampersand
Fundraiser Walk
on Saturday October 6.
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Get your hustle on
It’s coming down to the line. The federal election could be called any minute so now is the time to enrol to vote.
The steps for enrolling are quick and easy-you can download the form directly from the Australian Electoral Commission’s website. |
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Opinion8d
 Did Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop know that the business she started in her kitchen in the 80s would turn into a multimillion dollar one-stop humanitarian shop? She passed away this month and leaves a legacy behind her. However, ActNow member Philippa wonders whether L’Oreal, The Body Shop’s new owners, will stay true to Roddick’s values or if they have been buried along with her?
Why arts students are a dying breed
In an age when computers are god and technology replaces humans daily, should the Australian Government be responsible for ensuring our social and cultural fabric remains intact? ActNow writer Natasha Chow argues that major cuts to arts and humanities funding across Australian universities is resulting in cookie-cut degrees which ditch cultural enquiry for career- focused outcomes. Get hot under the collar here.
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Voulez-vous go to Madagascar?
 WWF is offering a fantastic opportunity to young Australians aged 20–27 who speak French, can fundraise and are looking to experience 2–3 months of conservation field work in Madagascar. More info here.
Youth Challenge Australia
This organisation exists to help young people make a difference on issues like health, education, construction, conservation and social development. YCA runs field projects in Central Australia, Costa Rica, India, Vanuatu, Guyana, and Guatemala. Interested? Find out more here.
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User tip of the week
 If you’re an ActNow member and you’ve got ideas for new Issue Pages, Organisation Profiles or Tools, you can request them through the site. Once you’re logged in click on ‘Request New Page’ under ‘My Profile’. Include a short description of the page and tell us why you think we need this content on ActNow!
How blogs are making a difference
ActNow youth advisory board member Ben created a blog to raise awareness about government policies impacting young people, especially relating to same-sex relationship equality. Read Ben’s action wrap up and his tips for blogging.
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