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The 2025 Mission Australia Youth Survey is Now Open!
Mission Australia invites young people aged 14 to 19 years to participate in the largest annual survey of young people in Australia. Now in its 24th year, the survey seeks feedback about sociodemographic information; issues of national importance; study and work; housing and financial situation; mental health and wellbeing; sources of support and community connections; climate issues; as well as sources of stress across a range of topics such as body image, cost of living, school, and friends/family. Additional focus areas for 2025 further explore housing and financial matters, school engagement and attendance and hopes for the future.
The survey is now open and will take approximately 20 minutes for young people to complete. It will close on Friday 15 August 2025. For more information,visit the 2025 Youth Survey homepage and access the Youth Survey Toolkit.
Upcoming Free Webinar
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY BULLYING
Wednesday, 27th August 7:30 - 8:30 PM (AEST)
SPACES ARE LIMITED
FOR PARENTS | CARERS | EDUCATORS
What We’ll Cover
You’ll gain practical tools and advice to help you support your child and/or students in all of the following areas:
Understanding Bullying from All Perspectives
What actually counts as bullying? What causes it?
Tools to Teach Your Child
What are some practical ways to teach boundary-setting, speaking up, and handling online issues?
In-the-Moment Support for Young People
What do you do or say if your child or student tells you they’re being bullied - or if they’re the one showing bullying-like behaviour?
Working with Schools
How do you raise concerns with a teacher - and what should you do if things aren’t improving?
When Kids Don’t Want to Tell
What if your child doesn’t want you to involve the school?
Knowing Your Rights & Responsibilities
What are the legal rights and responsibilities of students, parents, and teachers in building safer, more respectful school communities?