Mission Australia

1. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

...  The main findings of \'National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses\' shows that regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re ...

2. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... per cent of respondents ranked family relationships in their top three things most valued. This was followed by friendships at 62.3 per cent and physical/mental health at 31.8 per cent. •    Friends were ...

3. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with stress) were identical for both male and female respondents. 76.2 per cent of respondents ranked family relationships in their top three things most valued. This was followed by friendships ...

4. Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... circle – it’s hard to maintain friendships with other older people who are enjoying retirement and not caring full-time for their grandchildren. “Any one of these factors – or in combination – can have ...

5. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... 2006 Mission Australia survey 67.7% of respondents ranked family/relationships as one of the top three things they most valued. This was followed by friendships at 64.3% and being independent at ...

6. The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... were homeless. Key results of the 2006 survey include: 72.3% of respondents ranked family/relationships as one of the top three things they most valued. This was followed by friendships at 66.8% ...

7. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Sydney siders and their rural cousins
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities ...

8. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Victorians living in Melboune and rural areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in rural areas, compared to those in Melbourne (44.2% to 36.8%). Friendships/relationships were valued 8% more by those living in Melbourne (70.7% to 63%). Victorian respondents were much more ...

9. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Queenslanders living in Brisbane and rural areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mr Hopper said. “Regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and ...

10. Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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 ...

11. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young West Australians living in Perth and rural areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... living in Perth, than for the rest of the state (38.2% compared with 27.9%). Friendships/relationships were ranked highly by 76.8% of respondents from Perth and 68% of those from the rest of WA. ...

12. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Tasmanians living in Hobart and rural areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... areas, and those in Hobart and metro areas, are thinking, feeling and in what they value,” Mr Mundy said. “Regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value ...