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Happy Thrift Shop Day 👗 This is your sign to get thrifty this week, who knows what you might find? 👀

Did you know around 60% of household rubbish could have been kept out of landfill? 😵 Here are 4 things you can do this week to cut down on waste. 🍌 Compost food waste 🍬 Separate soft plastics and take them to a collection point 📝 Make a weekly meal plan and shopping list 🪡 Go DIY for the week What are you going to try this week? 👇 #KeepAustraliaBeautiful #ecohack #reuse #recycle #repurpose #ContainYourWaste

We know finance can be confusing. We are here to make it simple, one word at a time. 💸 Head to Moneysmart for more info. Link in bio. What would you like to know about money and finance? 👇 #finance #moneysmart #wordoftheweek

Heading to Schoolies on the Gold Coast this year? ☀️ You'll need an official 2022 Safer Schoolies wristband to access all the FREE fun. This includes six nights of live DJ entertainment 🎧 across two stages on Surfers Paradise beach and one night of alternative programming providing a more chilled out and relaxed environment to enjoy with your friends. Register NOW for your free wristband and go in the draw to win a set of Apple AirPods Max!🎧   To enter:  1️⃣ Register for your FREE Safer Schoolies Wristband  ⚠️ This is the ONLY wristband that will give you entry to the Surfers Paradise Schoolies Beach Hub from Saturday 19- Friday 25 November ⚠️ 2️⃣ Like the @schooliesgc and @queenslandyouth Instagram pages 3️⃣ Like the Safer Schoolies Wristband post on the @schooliesgc page 4️⃣ Tag your mates who you’re heading to Schoolies with on the Safer Schoolies Wristband post on the @schooliesgc page   Entries close Sunday, 21 August 2022 at 11:59pm. Five winners will be announced during the following week.

Self-care check-in 💖 🤔 How are you feeling today? 🏖️ What are your needs today? 🌞 What are you grateful for today? 🚶 What do you want to get done today? #mentalwellbeing #selfcare #mindfullness

Everyone has a different family dynamic.💖 For some of us, moving out in adulthood, or even before adulthood is the norm. 🕊 For others, our relationship with parents or caregivers may look a little different. You might be expected to stay at home, and even feel guilty about moving out. 😕 If you have a protective parent or caregiver and are unsure of how to broach the topic of moving out, swipe for 5 helpful tips to get you started. 📱 Have you been through this before? How did you approach the topic with your family? Comment down below. ⬇️

Give yourself permission to cancel plans, stay in, unplug and regroup. 🛏️ Saying "no" can be tricky, but it can sometimes be the best thing for your mental wellbeing. This is because you're investing in some self-care time, building self-esteem, and developing your confidence in setting healthy boundaries. 💪 Know a friend who loves a night in? 👇 #selfcare #mindfullness #instamemes

🤝 There’s no shame in the testing game! Yep, having the conversation can be a little awkward, but it protects you and your partner's health 💕. You could try saying something like 👇 👉 I'm thinking of getting an STI test, have you had one before? 👉 How goes it down there? 👉 If I went for an STI test, would you come with me? 👉 What's the low-down on your down low? Although some STIs will cause symptoms, others won't cause any lumps or bumps at all, which is why it's so important to get regular sexual health checks. You should aim for a check at least once a year, or more often if you’ve had unprotected sex, and each time you change sexual partners. If you'd like some more information on getting tested, see our link.in bio

Looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly at home? 🤔 Simply changing a lightbulb can help💡. LED bulbs are 80% more efficient than fluorescent lights and require less energy, which means something like swapping out a light can reduce the demand from energy suppliers and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.🌩️ We've shared 5 simple hacks you can do at home, even if you are renting. Save them for later. ☝️ What are your tips for staying environmentally conscious at home? 🌿

Eating healthy ALL the time is often unrealistic, so here are some of our favourite healthy alternatives that are often more nutritious ✌️ 🍿 Instead of chips, try slightly buttered popcorn 🍦 Instead of ice cream, try Greek yogurt and fruit or frozen fruit 🥓 Try and opt for lean meats like chicken or turkey, or substituting for seafood Remember, aim to get your 2 fruits and 5 veggies every day, drink plenty of water and eat everything in moderation 😎 Got a swap to share? 🤔

Finance can be overwhelming, so we are breaking it down one word at a time. 🤑 What confuses you when it comes to finance? 👇

Doing something as simple as packing your own lunch can really help you save some extra cash 🤑 In fact, if you were to pack your lunch instead of buying it every day, you could save around $2,000 a year 💰 There are so many little expenses that we often overlook as being a 'necessity' that can be removed in order to save a little more money. What are some other ways you can save money each day? 😎

Truthfully, heartbreak hurts and it sucks. We can feel heartbroken when we lose someone or something we loved or wanted very much, like romantic relationship or a friendship, a family member, a pet, or a job or opportunity that was very important to us. Heartbreak can cause a large amount of stress, especially if the loss is a sudden one. It's important to give yourself all the time and care you need to recover. ❤️‍🩹 Swipe to learn how heartbreak can cause a physical effect on our bodies and some ways to help you get through it. 🥰

Volunteering does great things for the community, but did you know it can help you too? 🤔 In fact, volunteering can put you ahead of the pack when it comes to job hunting. 🕵️ We've listed a few reasons ⬆️. Has volunteering helped you land a job? Next week is National Student Volunteering Week, so keep your eyes peeled for opportunities and ways you can get involved. #NSVW22

Investing in your workspace is key for those long study sessions. 💻 Remember, even with the perfect desk setup, our bodies aren’t designed to stay in one spot all day, so make sure you get up and move every half hour. 🚶 We've listed some hacks for setting up your work station. 👉 What's your must have study tool?🤔

Sometimes, social events might not fall within your budget and that's okay! Saying "no" to friends, family or your partner can be difficult. But, learning how to say “no” will help you stick to your budget, set long-term goals, and feel good about your spending. Remember: 💚 Everyone has been in this position before 💙 You can offer alternative ways to catch up that may be more money friendly 💛 You don't need to come up with an excuse, try honesty if you're comfortable. How do you say "no" to friends when you are trying to save money? Let us know 👇

Are you aged 13-17 years? Do you want a platform to voice and share your ideas for creating sustainable change? Or go to a school that does? 💚 The Great Barrier Reef Academy is presenting a two-day Smart Green Economy Student Conference on 19-20 September. This event will see talks and presentations from world-renowned speakers, as well as think tanks and workshops focused on encouraging open discussion, learning and creating tangible outcomes which individuals can relate to and adopt. This event is a game changer for young Queenslanders to make a difference. You in? See link.in bio 👆

Our sun ☀️. It's 150 million kilometres away, has a surface temperature of 5500°Cs and is crucial to life here on Earth. It drives weather, ocean currents, seasons, and climate, and makes plant life possible through photosynthesis. This weekend, why not brave the cold, set an alarm and wake up with the sunrise. Taking time to watch something happen in the moment is a great way to stay present, and practice gratitude, which works wonders for your mental wellbeing. Soaking up a pink or orange sky also helps us appreciate our environment and everything it does for us. 🌱 Got a sunrise shot to share? We'd love to see it! 🤗

Finance can be confusing, so we are breaking it down into simple terms. Do you have a budget? Creating one is easy. Head to Money Smart to get a free template. 🤑 Link in bio.

Are you looking to rent? 🤔 Remember, once you sign a rental agreement, it can be a little exy to bail out. That's why doing your research and knowing what you're after in a suburb is important. 🚌💃🥘🧑‍🎓💼🏥 You might want to be close to campus or your work, or opt to be near some greenery and good coffee ☕. Everyone has a preference. Here are some things you should think about when choosing a suburb. 👉 What are your must haves in the suburb you live in?

Whether you're speaking casually, presenting something, or talking to a bigger group...it's totally normal to feel nervous. 🙁 From uni and work 💼, to your mate's 21st or a siblings wedding, addressing a crowd will happen throughout your life. We've shared our top tips to help you get more comfortable with speaking in public. What's helped you? 🤔

Lots of people are talking about long COVID, so what is it? 🤔 Long COVID is when some people continue to feel unwell 3 months after getting COVID-19. Symptoms can include 👇 😴 fatigue or extreme tiredness 😮‍💨 shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 🤯 memory, concentration or sleep problems (known as ‘brain fog’) 😷 persistent cough and/or horse voice We've listed some ways you can manage it. 👉 If you think you have long COVID it's important to chat with your doctor.

Some of us might forget to recycle an item, but spend lots of time gardening 🌱. Others may say no to a plastic bag, but waste veggies because they got too many. 🍅🥕🥦 The truth is, there's so many small things we can do to help our planet and we're all doing the best we can. But when you step away, and look at all the little things each of us does...well, that's a BIG difference. This week, pick one thing and practise doing it really well. 💪 Do these remind you of anyone? Tag them below.👇 📷 by Roger Hargreaves

Have you moved recently or are you planning to sometime soon? 🏠 It might seem annoying, or a 'future you' problem, but updating different places with your new address is very important. Remembering who you need to notify can be tricky, so we've taken the hassle away 🤯. Here's a checklist to use or save, for all the places you may need to inform of your new deets ✌️ Are there any other places we've missed? 🤔

Is 3 days too long to eat leftovers? 🥡 Yes, to reduce the risk of food poisoning leftovers should be eaten within 2 days and you need to reheat them for at least 2 minutes, or until steaming hot. 🍲 Tag a mate who needs a reminder. 🤢 #foodsafety #qldyouth