We believe in the power of stories, and know that the best way to change something is to start talking about it. Sharing your story is the easiest way to …
Causing Hammock (Part 1)
Causing Hammock are a rock band made up of Nathanael Rothwell and David Drummond hailing from Alice Springs, as well as Keith McGloin from Adelaide. The Hammock lads are Adelaide and Alice Springs …
Mik Shida
Mik Shida is an Australian multidisciplinary artist who is internationally known for his impact in the street art scene through his fractal and ethereal artwork. Residing in Melbourne but spending time …
black
I recall being 6 and falling asleep hoping that when I woke up I would be white. I would imagine that my black skin is a extended joke and I …
Rosie Thomas
Rosie Thomas is a change maker, a mentor, and an inspiring role model. Oh, and she’s also cofounder of Project ROCKIT with her sister Lucy (equally as inspiring), which is …
Tash Sultana
Tash Sultana is one of Australia’s fastest rising musicians having taught herself the guitar from the age of three and being known as a ‘one man band,’ using guitars, a …
Welcome to our website!
Welcome to our website! After a few months of work we are proud to present the Aware Project’s new home! A huge thank you to Matt Woodham for putting this …
Anonymous
My weight has gotten in the way of a lot of my high school life because of negative comments and bullying I’ve constantly received from classmates. I never wanted to …
Some people don’t get it
Some people don’t get it. Or even notice it I guess. ‘He had the best resume out of all of them who applied, but I didn’t think he was from …
Anonymous
What truly allows a woman to be accepted in today’s society? The answer is her ability to have a family. In some cultures a woman who cannot have children is …
You have to break something to get something done
I am Hazara, and me and my other Pashtun friend just woke up and heard noises. We could hear some voices, abusing, yelling ‘motherfucker’ and these things. So we see …
Anonymous
When I was young I felt physically invincible. As I’m sure most do throughout their childhood, unless they experience the early misfortune of a chronic illness or another unforeseen circumstance …
Loneliness
Coming out of school was such a shock. One minute I was surrounded everyday all day by people, and the next it was so lonely I was convince outside my …
First Impressions
A first impression is very important in modern day society and this has been an issue for such a long time, an issue that I found to be quite prevalent …
Anonymous
When I was younger, I was always a ‘shy’ kid. I never really had my own circle of friends to talk to, and certainly was never one of the ‘cool …