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The Mission Australia Youth Survey has now closed. Thank you to all young people who took part in 2024.

Stay tuned for the national and state report release at the end of November, and access past reports below.

Past Youth Survey reports

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The results of the 2024 Youth Survey will reflect the current reality for young people in Australia. Policymakers, organisations and schools draw on this when making decisions that impact young people. The Youth Survey ensures that the views of young people are comprehensively captured, and their voices heard." Sharon Callister, Mission Australia CEO 

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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Get the results of the 2023 Youth Survey

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Four issues that young people
cared most about in 2023

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Mission Australia’s
Youth Survey results

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Media release

Want to learn more?

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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