For Young People
Stand up to hate. Create something better.
Design Against Hate is a project for young people aged 18–25 who want to challenge online misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia — and take action to build more inclusive, respectful communities.
You’ll take part in a series of creative co-design workshops, where you’ll:
- Unpack the impacts of harmful gender and sexuality narratives
- Learn new skills in design, collaboration and project development
- Work as a team to design and deliver (with our help) your own solution
Projects could include social media campaigns, events, videos, resources — it’s up to you.
What’s in it for you?
- $300 voucher on completion
- Learn new skills in design thinking, leadership, critical media literacy, and more
- Connect with a community of like-minded young people
- Create something that can make a real impact
Time commitment
- Co-design phase: Up to 8 hours of workshops over 2-3 months with optional check-ins in between. At this stage, we envision the first workshop being 4 hours in person, followed by 2, 2-hour online workshops
- Time required in the implementation phase will depend on project chosen. However this will be flexible based on the capacity of participants
Who can join?
- Aged 18–25
- All genders, backgrounds and experience levels welcome
- Live, work or study in NSW
Download Our Information Pack
Want to learn more about the Design Against Hate program?
Our information pack has everything you need — including what the program is all about, why it matters to our communities, and how you (or the young people you work with) can get involved.
FAQs
What is design against hate?
Design Against Hate is a co-design project focused on tackling misogyny and anti-LGBTQIA+ hate online. The All Together Now team will work with a group of 20 young adults to design and implement creative, youth-led solutions that address racism, online harm and make a positive impact in their local area and beyond.
Who is All Together Now?
All Together Now is an independent Australian not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2010.
All Together Now’s vision is for a racially equitable Australia. We seek to achieve this by imagining and delivering innovative and evidence-based projects that promote racial equity. We are community-driven, we utilise partnered approaches, and our work is intersectional. For more information, please click here.
Who can apply?
This project is open to people aged 18-25 who are based in NSW.
Do I need any special experience or skills to take part?
Nope! You don’t need any formal experience. We’re looking for people with ideas, lived experience, curiosity, or just a passion for change.
What’s involved with this program?
This project will have two main phases – the co-design phase and the implementation phase. In the co-design phase, you will take part in a mix of face-to-face and online workshops where we will explore the causes and impact of harmful online content and co-create solutions or interventions addressing this. In the implementation phase, you’ll work as a group to bring one of your solutions to life, with support from the All Together Now team.
What’s the time commitment?
- Co-design phase: Up to 8 hours of workshops over 2-3 months with optional check-ins in between. At this stage, we envision the first workshop being 4 hours in person, followed by 2, 2-hour online workshops
- Implementation phase: Time required will depend on the project chosen. However, this will be flexible based on the capacity of participants. This will likely be another 8-10 hours over 2-3 months.
Is it paid?
You will receive a $300 Visa gift card on completion of the program.
Where will it be held?
Workshops will be held in person and online.
What sort of things might we create?
That’s up to you! In previous co-design projects we have run, young people have created resources like articles and podcasts, but don’t let that stop your ideas running wild!
Will the content be heavy or confronting?
We will be talking about some serious topics, like misogyny, gender-based violence and hate online. This can be confronting, especially for people with lived experience of hate.
Help is available if you or someone you know has experienced or is at risk of violence:
Lifeline: lifeline.org.au | 13 11 14 | SMS text on 0477 131 114
Kids Helpline: kidshelpline.com.au | 1800 55 1800
Headspace: headspace.org.au | 1800 650 890
NSW mental health line, Referral service 24/7: website | 1800 011 511
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