Your People. Your Opportunities. Your Next Chapter.
Starting from the Chinese-Australian youth community: find opportunities, meet your people and write your own story.
There are people worth meeting, things worth trying, stories worth reading, and possibilities still waiting to be found. Through youth events, career opportunities, volunteering and reading, SOWA brings like-minded people together and helps every young person explore their interests, build confidence and find their own direction.
Part-time jobs, internships, career exploration and youth programs, so young people meet the real world sooner.
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Social events, interest meetups, experience sharing and campus exchanges that help young people build friendships and belonging.
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Volunteering and community service that invite young people to take part and give back.
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Recommendations, themed reading lists, book circles and reading challenges that make sharing ideas part of growing up.
Learn more →SOWA Reading Program · Read more. Think bigger. Grow together.
Somewhere between Year 9 and Year 12 there is suddenly a lot to think about: school, friends, the future, and who you actually are. This month’s five books include a graphic novel about identity, a sci-fi comedy you won’t be able to put down and some gentle Chinese essays. Some in English, some in Chinese. Pick one and start. (Sample list)
I used to think I had to pick a side. Turns out I don’t.
My go-to after physics homework. Don’t panic, and bring a towel.
Took ten minutes to read. Three pages are now my lock screen.
Grew up on the cartoon. In the book they bicker nonstop and still finish the trip together.
My serves kept hitting the net, but the club gave me a Thursday lunch crew. (Sample post)
ReadMy first shift at a community food pantry left my arms sore and my heart full. (Sample post)
ReadSaturdays at a bubble tea shop taught me a lot more than how to shake a drink. (Sample post)
ReadEveryone deserves to be seen and welcomed.
Keep exploring and find more possibilities.
Grades don’t define anyone’s potential.
We grow together by helping others.
At SOWA, find opportunities, meet your people and write your own story.