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Phoebe Saintilan

June 2, 2025

“It is the beginning of a new chapter for us”: In conversation with rising star Maddison Paluch

If you've been following Missing Perspectives for a while, you'll know by now that we're huge fans of Bangarra Dance Theatre, and the incredible female dancers who have been taking the stage over the last few years.

Phoebe Saintilan

May 29, 2025

“We are shredding shame”: Chanel Contos on Teach Us Consent’s groundbreaking new initiative

Chanel Contos speaks to Missing Perspectives about the Promoting Consent Initiative (PCI) - a new approach to consent education.

Phoebe Saintilan

May 19, 2025

Global rugby star Ilona Maher’s visit was a missed opportunity for women’s sport in Australia

Opinion: "We’ve got one of the most recognisable female athletes in the world ... and yet, the promotion around this game has been next to non-existent" – writes Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks.

Phoebe Saintilan

April 16, 2025

Peter Dutton’s avoidance of youth media might be the party’s biggest missed opportunity this election

It’s not news that this election, Gen Z and millennials are the dominant voter bloc - outnumbering Baby Boomers for the first time ever.

Phoebe Saintilan

April 7, 2025

New report finds that nearly 1 in 5 men won’t seek professional mental health support due to embarrassment or lack of awareness

Conversations around toxic masculinity and male mental health are not new - yet the new Netflix show 'Adolescence', along with the continued platforming of polarising figures like Andrew Tate, have brought it back into the spotlight once again - and continue to shape young men’s perceptions of masculinity.

Phoebe Saintilan

March 26, 2025

We were part of the ‘content creator’ group who went to Canberra for the budget – and here’s what happened

As headlines swirl around influencers & content creators being invited to the federal budget lockup, we share our thoughts about being new media and a part of this group.

Phoebe Saintilan

March 6, 2025

Female friendships, role models and representation: In conversation with Ash Barty

In our chat with Ash Barty, the tennis star opens up about family, representation and how a Barbie doll symbolises the power of role models and friendship.

Alicia Vrajlal

February 3, 2025

Tina Rahimi reflects on the Paris Olympics and speaking out against France’s hijab ban

ICYMI: Momentum's latest guest Tina Rahimi made huge waves last year - for all the right reasons.

Phoebe Saintilan

January 24, 2025

Could Australia be getting its own Angel City Football Club? We just got a clue.

Over the last year, there's been a rumour on everyone's minds in the soccer world here in Australia: could the A-League here potentially get its very own Angel City Football Club?

Phoebe Saintilan

January 10, 2025

We got invited to dinner with Naomi Osaka to talk all things mental health

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