“Owning my story” Sara for #SnapThatStigma
I’m Sara, 25-years-old and working as a full-time advocate for children and young people. I also study full-time. On stigma I felt stigma deeply and personally and this was from […]
Snap That Stigma: Ethan’s Story
“Don’t let the system define you.” That’s the one piece of advice Ethan wants every young person with a care experience to hear. After growing up in care, Ethan knows […]
WA’s, Jett on snapping stigma and continuing his advocacy
My name is Jett, I grew up in southern Western Australia. I’m 21-years-old, I froth sport, soccer being my main one. I have completed studies in computing, government, nature conservation, […]
Crystal Snaps that Sigma
Hi, I’m Crystal*. I’m 16 and have lived experience in out-of-home care. I entered care at the age of 3 and was placed into foster care. At 15, I went […]
#SnapThatStigma: Meet Nel!
Hi, I’m Nel. I am 19, turning 20 next month. My interests include photography, reading, and advocating for young people. Especially advocating for mental health support, changes to policies and procedures […]
“You will find your feet, I promise” Paige’s journey
My name is Paige, and I’m in my 40s now, with a lovely wife and two young boys. I moved around a lot as a child across New South Wales […]
From 10 Schools to a Bachelor’s Degree: Ruby’s Path to Success and Advocacy
From 10 Schools to a Bachelor’s Degree: Ruby’s Path to Success and Advocacy With experience in kinship care, foster care, and residential care since the age of nine, Ruby’s journey […]
Pain into power: How Tayla managed to #SnapThatStigma
I sit on multiple boards and councils, was the 2023 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year, was inducted into the Women’s Honour Roll and am employed at the ACT Human […]
The healing powers of art and what #SnapThatStigma means to Emmarita
Content warning: This story mentions domestic and family violence, grief and loss. I’m a single mum, an entrepreneur and a Contemporary Indigenous Artist. This year I was commissioned to paint […]