Australia is falling behind – not because young Australians lack potential, but because our systems are failing to keep up.
That’s why we took the conversation to national television.
Our founder and CEO, Nathaniel Diong, appeared on The Project (Network 10), one of Australia’s most-watched current affairs programs, to speak on a crisis hiding in plain sight: the urgent need to reimagine education.
“Governments are so far removed from the real issues young people are facing. Even before housing affordability, we need job security — and that starts with an education system built for the future.
How can we expect young people to solve tomorrow’s problems if we’re not even giving them the tools to thrive today?”
Our current system was designed for a different era. It’s focused on memorisation, not innovation. On standardised tests, not real-world challenges. And while the world races forward, too many young people are being left behind — without the skills, networks, or opportunities they need to succeed.
This isn’t just about education. It’s about economic security, climate resilience, social equity. If we don’t act now, we’ll leave behind not just a financial debt, but a skills and opportunity debt that compounds across generations.
At Future Minds Network, we’re building the infrastructure young Australians need to thrive:
– Future-ready skills
– Meaningful job pathways
– Real-world platforms for leadership and innovation
Because when young people rise, everyone benefits.
