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Category: Download:Youth Surveys
In 2007 Mission Australia conducted its sixth annual survey of young Australians. The survey is for those aged 11 to 24 years and explores what young people value, what concerns them, where they turn for ... Tuesday, 15 April 2008National Youth Survey 2006: the main concerns of young Australians
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Mission Australia has surveyed 14,700 young people across the country, aged 11-24, as part of its fifth National Youth Survey. The survey reviewed their concerns, what they valued and how they sought advice/ ... Friday, 21 March 2008Young Australians wanted for national survey
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... check on the views, concerns and values of young people between the ages of 11-24. Last year, almost 29,000 young people took part. In launching the 2008 survey, Mission Australia’s head of Research and ... Monday, 16 June 2008Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... has risen since the 2006 survey, when it finished the fourth most pressing issue at 27.5 per cent. “The range of concerns – from stress and abuse to depression, suicide and body image – suggests new ... Wednesday, 11 June 2008Youth Beat service highlights concerns for young Tasmanians
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Since September 2007, Mission Australia’s Youth Beat program has helped over 9000 young Tasmanians in the Glenorchy area with a wide range of concerning issues. Mission Australia’s State Director ... Monday, 07 April 2008Mission Australia Set to Launch New Drug Service in Gosnells
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... enhance drug and alcohol services in the area, providing a more convenient, ‘one-stop shop’ for people to address concerns about their drug or alcohol use. Mission Australia will continue to provide ... Wednesday, 12 December 2007Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... the first and second major concerns with body image (32 per cent) in third place. Sports, art/cultural activities and youth groups were the three most popular activities for respondents in 2007. ... Tuesday, 04 December 2007Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
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Leading community services group Mission Australia says concerns about homelessness and housing affordability are not confined to cities, but are urgent issues also in booming rural and regional areas ... Friday, 02 November 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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A unique report by Mission Australia has compared the different concerns, values and heroes of young homeless people with similarly aged Australians who have a stable home. The report, Homeless Young ... Monday, 06 August 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... Alcohol and other drugs was a top concern for 31.5% of respondents, while depression came third with 27.6%. “The range of concerns – from stress and abuse to depression, suicide and body image – suggests ... Monday, 07 May 2007Mission Australia launches 2007 Youth Survey
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... part of our community but often it’s hard for them to have a voice. The survey gives them a chance to identify what’s important to them as well as their needs and concerns so that the community can better ... Monday, 30 April 2007The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
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... “Body image is a new inclusion – requested by the young people themselves – as it had regularly been cited as an issue in the other concerns category in previous surveys,” Ms Hampshire said. “In addition, ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006World Suicide Prevention Day
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... of females rated it as one of their top three concerns, compared to 34.8% of males. Mission Australia spokesperson, Paul Andrews, said that while Australia’s most recently published youth suicide rate ... Friday, 08 September 2006Art program helps young Tasmanians stay connected
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... of YAP, as it was a creative and fun way of empowering young Tasmanians. “It’s important our young people have a voice and an outlet through which they can express their concerns,” Mr Hunt said. “Programs ... Friday, 28 July 2006Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs
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... relationships, and friendships, and similar concerns about bullying, depression, discrimination, and family conflict. “Alcohol use is clearly a major issue for young people in country areas, where it ... Monday, 17 July 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Tasmanians living in Hobart and rural areas
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Alcohol and drugs concerns more young Tasmanians living in rural and regional areas (36 per cent), than those living in Hobart (25 per cent), according to community service organisation, Mission Australia. ... Thursday, 06 July 2006