Are you 15-19 years old? The 2024 Mission Australia Youth Survey is now open!

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Youth Survey Toolkit

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Strong levels of participation in Mission Australia’s Youth Survey will ensure the views of young people are comprehensively captured and their voices heard, so I encourage community groups, schools and sporting organisations to publicise the survey and support young people to get involved.” Sharon Callister, Mission Australia CEO

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Highlights from the 2023 Youth Survey

In 2023, we surveyed 19,501 young people to learn about the issues that concern them most. The top personal challenges faced by young people were consistent with 2022, with the most common responses themed around school, mental health and relationships.

49% of young people experienced a school related personal challenge.

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Most important issues in Australia

The
environment

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44% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.

Equity and
discrimination

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31% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.

The economy and
financial matters

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31% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.

Mental
health

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30% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.

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Learn more about our research and work with young people:

Past Youth Survey reports

Youth Survey toolkit

Stories about young people

 

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