He considers the Literature Centre's Young Writer's Days some of his favourite memories of High School, spending the day learning and writing with some of Australia's most talented authors and likeminded young adults.
Cohen is passionate about empowering young people to find their voice, volunteering as an adjudicator with the Western Australian Debating League and as a literacy tutor at a local primary school. Cohen is also a volunteer research assistant with the Action Research Centre, currently analysing the digital resources provided by Australian State Governments in relation to domestic and family violence.