Search - youth survey

1. New SA program aims to help youth feel good about their bodies
(Daily News/Blog)

... steering group, made up of representatives from Office for Youth, Youth Affairs Council of South Australia, ACEDA, YWCA and Mission Australia. Flinders University is also supporting this initiative through ...

2. A reminder to bet with your head on Anzac Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... entertaining when they spend more time and money than they can afford,” Ms Rendall said. “In other words, develop problem-gambling behaviour.” Youth problem gambling has been associated with personality ...

3. Aboriginal trainees playing vital role in saving parrot in SA
(Daily News/Blog)

... both gained their boat licences.” Jobs dream rates highly Today The Courier Mail highlighted findings from our 2011 National Survey of Young Australians, which showed Aboriginal youths placed ...

4. Young Aboriginals keener to find work than their non-Aboriginal peers
(Daily News/Blog)

... Herald.  Mission Australia is calling for federal government help to develop an employment program targeted at 15- to 18-year-old Aboriginal youth, many of whom were dropping out of school, failing ...

5. Giving voice to the voiceless
(Community Services/Community Services)

... youth justice policies, homelessness, and getting people with disabilities into work, so that Australia becomes a fairer place, for everyone. Find out more about Mission Australia’s advocacy work. ...

6. Young mums are aiming for success
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  The 2011 Mission Australia National Survey of Young Australians revealed that youth are more worried about school and study than ever before. Almost 46,000 Australians aged between 11 and 24 were asked ...

7. Wollongong youth get a helping hand from jobs workshop
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Young unemployed people from Wollongong and the Illawarra in New South Wales will get a boost today when a youth jobs workshop aims to match participants with job opportunities in the area and provide ...

8. Young people speak about stress
(Daily News/Blog)

Results from Mission Australia’s 2011 National Survey of Young Australians have sparked plenty of discussion over the past week.  The survey of more than 46,000 young people aged between 11 and 24-years-old, ...

9. Young people stressing about study
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the results. Find out more about Mission Australia's National Youth Survey 2011 E youthsurvey@missionaustralia.com.au  ...

10. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia has a long history of speaking out about poverty and disadvantage. As part of Our Strategy Towards 2020, we aim to become a recognised thought leader by our peers in the sector, government, ...

11. Learn to live with teens at free Sydney information night
(Daily News/Blog)

On Thursday night Clifton Adolescent and Family Solutions and Youth Connections, in partnership with Hornsby Council, the GP Network and the Hills Schools Industry Partnership, are presenting a free parent ...

12. Promoting positive body image in young people
(Daily News/Blog)

... event, held earlier this month to promote positive body image in young people. Mission Australia 2010 Youth Survey of 50,000 Australians aged 11 to 24 ranked body image as the top issue of personal concern. ...

13. Living with teens north-west Sydney information nights
(Daily News/Blog)

Clifton Adolescent and Family Solutions and Youth Connections, in partnership with Hornsby Council, the GP Network and the Hills Schools Industry Partnership are presenting a free series of information ...

14. Sounds of hope from a new generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... an opportunity provided through landmark Mission Australia service, Creative Youth Initiatives (CYI). CYI is Mission Australia’s creative arts program for young people who are facing life challenges including; ...

15. Report: Sea change needed in Australia's approach to youth drug/alcohol rehabilitation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mr Hall, the report, Triple Care Farm: A Safe Place for Change - which will be launched by Australia's pre-eminent youth mental health expert, Professor Patrick McGorry, at NSW Parliament House today - ...

16. New information standards needed to help Australians at‐risk of homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of 121 organisations and confirms people with a mental illness, female victims of family violence, refugees, asylum seekers and youth from CALD backgrounds are particularly vulnerable to homelessness. ...

17. Youth of Australia wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

MA Media Release - National Youth Week 1-10 April  To coincide with National Youth Week, Mission Australia is calling on young people to help highlight important issues in their lives by having their ...

18. Inequality is growing in Australia: ACOSS
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... being turned away from services is increasing, especially in the areas of disability, housing and homelessness, and youth welfare services. But the largest increase is in area of financial support and/or ...

19. National Survey of Young Australians
(Research/Research and Social Policy)

... and image have been changed to protect identity. Compare this year’s responses with past National Surveys of Young Australians.   For further information E youthsurvey@missionaustralia.com.au Where ...

20. Research and Social Policy
(Research/Research and Social Policy)

A fairer Australia for all Mission Australia has a long history of speaking out about poverty and disadvantage. The valuable experience gained working in the field over the past 150 years, coupled with ...

21. National Survey of Young Australians 2011 - Report (WA)
(Downloads/National Survey of Young Australians/National Survey of Young Australians 2011)

Report on the National Survey of Young Australians 2011 for Western Australia (WA). 2,760 surveys were returned from WA, which was 6.0% of the total number of respondents who indicated which state/territory ...

22. National Survey of Young Australians 2011 - Report (NT)
(Downloads/National Survey of Young Australians/National Survey of Young Australians 2011)

Report on the National Survey of Young Australians 2011 for the Northern Territory (NT). 878 surveys were returned from NT, which was 1.9% of the total number of respondents who indicated which state/territory ...

23. National Survey of Young Australians 2011 - Report (Aboriginal)
(Downloads/National Survey of Young Australians/National Survey of Young Australians 2011)

The 2011 National Survey of Young Australians asked respondents whether they identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (referred to within this document as Aboriginal). 2,634 (5.8%) respondents ...

24. National Survey of Young Australians 2011 - Report (ACT)
(Downloads/National Survey of Young Australians/National Survey of Young Australians 2011)

Report on the National Survey of Young Australians 2011 for Australian Capital Territory (ACT). 1,640 surveys were returned from the ACT, which was 3.6% of the total number of respondents who indicated ...

25. National Survey of Young Australians 2011 - Report (NSW)
(Downloads/National Survey of Young Australians/National Survey of Young Australians 2011)

Report on the National Survey of Young Australians 2011 for New South Wales (NSW). 14,889 surveys were returned from NSW, which was 32.5% of the total number of respondents who indicated which state/territory ...