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Takeover Ballarat
Takeover Ballarat is a new ABC initiative that creates a powerful platform for Ballarat's youth to be heard.
Takeover Tamar Valley
Takeover Tamar Valley is a new ABC initiative that creates a powerful platform for Tasmania's youth to be heard.
Takeover Burnie
Takeover Burnie is a new ABC initiative that creates a powerful platform for Burnie's youth to be heard.
Takeover Goldfields
Takeover Goldfields is a powerful platform for Goldfields youth to be heard.
Takeover Latrobe Valley
Takeover Latrobe Valley on Gunaikurnai country celebrates the stories and ideas of young people.
Takeover Lismore
Takeover Lismore creates a powerful platform for Lismore's youth to be heard.
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I have a secret weapon that's helping me train – I crochet
I have ADHD and anxiety, so I need to train my mind as well as my body if I want to make it as an NBA player.
Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds
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Ballarat is home to the best jousters, and I want to be one of them
I love everything about medieval horse riding, but nothing compares to the feeling of jousting.
Duration: 2 minutes 43 seconds
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When mum went to prison I lived in 14 different homes
I’m technically homeless, but my life has never felt more stable.
Duration: 3 minutes 11 seconds
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I hope teens feel inspired seeing me as their Youth Mayor
Claire from Gunaikurnai Country.
Duration: 2 minutes 33 seconds
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As I keep walking this path I hope to light the way for others to follow
Xavier from Bundjalung Country.
Duration: 44 seconds
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I don't mind if you're curious about my hijab, just don't be cruel
I can't control how people see me, but I can control what I wear and how I react.
Duration: 3 minutes 20 seconds
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I'm a fierce Ngadju footy player. If you take me on, I'll win
I'm one of the best players in the region and I'm on track to be drafted for the AFLW.
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds
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I'd love to go skydiving, but the air could kill me
I'm one of the few Australians living with hereditary angioedema. It causes my body to swell uncontrollably.
Duration: 2 minutes 6 seconds
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