Annual Youth Survey
The Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest online annual survey of young people in Australia.
Are you 15-19 years old? The 2024 Mission Australia Youth Survey is now open!
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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
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.
Most important issues in Australia
The
environment
![the environment icon](/images/Youth_survey/Youth_Survey_2022/icons.png)
44% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.
Equity and
discrimination
![equity and discrimination icon](/images/Youth_survey/Youth_Survey_2022/icons2.png)
31% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.
The economy and
financial matters
![mental health icon](/images/Youth_survey/Youth_Survey_2023/YS2023_icon_03.png)
31% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.
Mental
health
![mental health icon](/images/Youth_survey/Youth_Survey_2023/YS2023_icon_04.png)
30% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia.
Get the results of the 2023 Youth Survey
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