Welcome to episode 3, Disconnected: Young Diverse Australians & Politics, examines why young Australians, particularly those from migrant and diverse backgrounds, are turning away from politics.

With political mistrust on the rise, this episode explores how misinformation, disengagement, and social media activism are shaping young people’s relationship with politics.

Our guest host, Mary Gearin, sits down with Kos Samaras, Founder of RedBridge, and Nor Shanino, CEO of Ubuntu Project, to discuss how political discourse often fails to reflect the lived experiences of young Australians.

They examine how social media can both empower activism and fuel misinformation and why political messaging must be authentic to resonate with younger, diverse communities.

The conversation also highlights the need for greater representation in Australian politics and media and how rebuilding trust starts with genuinely listening to young people from all backgrounds.

Together, they ask whether young Australians are truly disengaged or simply finding new ways to speak up and what it will take to bring them back into the conversations that shape our nation’s future.

Listen here: https://info9dk.podbean.com/e/disconnected-young-diverse-australians-politics/?token=135af32570438f5a5cdd15063fb9ffcc

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