The Piercing Truth Youth Magazine
The Piercing Truth is a magazine, written by young people, and contains articles, news stories, fiction, games and health information aimed at young people and their peer groups.
The Piercing Truth is managed by an editorial team of young people, who decide content, layout, themes and occasionally write articles. Each issue conveys a positive view of young people on a range of topics and issues they face as young residents of Geelong.
Past issues have covered such hard hitting topics as bullying, discrimination, and issues relating to sexuality and young people. The magazine also takes light hearted articles and has even dedicated an entire issue to potatoes. Articles are obtained in various ways including projects, school programs and through public workshops, these vary each issue.
The Piercing Truth releases issues sporadically. Each issue of the magazine is a 20-page full colour glossy.1000 copies are distributed free at all local secondary schools, libraries and youth venues. Each issue receives a launch event, which is also managed and designed by the editorial committee of young people.
Electronic versions of the Piercing Truth are available free to download below:
- Piercing Truth Issue 1
Includes articles on discrimination of street kids, being yourself and depression.
- Piercing Truth Issue 2
Includes articles on binge drinking, exam pressure and the International Year of the Potato.
- Piercing Truth Issue 3
Includes articles on healthy friendships, getting your licence, National Youth Week and celebrating summer.
- Piercing Truth Issue 4
Includes articles on sexting, money saving tips and cyber bullying. Issue hosted by Lara Secondary College.
- Piercing Truth Issue 5
Includes articles on gay, lesbian, bi and trans gender issues relating to young people. Issue hosted by G.A.S.P. (Geelong Adolescent Sexuality Project).
- Piercing Truth Issue 6
Covering everything from the perils of Facebook to natural disasters, and even some really neat creative writing pieces..
Articles featured in the Piercing Truth are chosen by the editorial team of young people, who look to their peers to make sure the magazine reflects issues important to young people at the time of publication. You can submit an article for consideration at anytime by contacting us below. Please note not all articles submitted will be published.
Join the Piercing Truth’s Editorial Team
Piercing Truth is run by an editorial team of young people 12-25 years old. This group meet throughout each issue, source articles and pictures, look at content, proof read, promote, and assist in distributing the Piercing Truth to other young people around Geelong.
If you are looking for a career in magazines or journalism this voluntary committee could be a great start for you. Membership to the YAPPA committee is limited, and comes up occasionally through the year.
Young people interested in the Piercing Truth can call the Piercing Truth Project Worker on 5272 5272.