Mission Australia is conducting its fifth survey of young Australians aged between 11-24 years. Its primary purpose is to identify and clarify the key and emerging issues for young people. It asks young people about what they value; their concerns; sources of advice and support; involvement in community activities, whether they identify as Indigenous and if they live in or outside a capital city. In 2005, 11,300 young people responded to the survey.
The survey publicly affirms that young people and their views are valued by the community and is a valuable resource for:
- young people themselves
- those working with young people, in helping to evaluate and improve their programs and policies
- those involved in youth issues, including youth organisations, researchers, employers, politicians anyone concerned about the wellbeing of young people.
The survey can also be completed on line at http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey/.
Copies of the report of the survey findings will be available late in 2006 and broadly distributed.
