YOUTH SURVEY 2023 WESTERN AUSTRALIA

WA YOUTH SURVEY 2023 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2 3 WA 1,649 WA RESPONSES MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN AUSTRALIA TODAY FOR WA RESPONDENTS 1 2 3 The environment Equity and discrimination Mental health 44% identified it as one of the 39% identified it as one of the most 29% identified it as one of the most important issues in Australia important issue. [...] Male, 16, WA WA CHALLENGES Young people told us in their own words and 3 in 10 young people said nothing more could help, unprompted, what their biggest personal challenge or they were unsure what could help with their AND SOLUTIONS has been in the past year, what they found helpful in challenges, indicating there is an opportunity to dealing with that challenge and what more could be improve awar. [...] THE BIGGEST PERSONAL CHALLENGES WHAT MORE WOULD HELP? Solutions suggested by young people 60% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with their studies 52% • Study harder and more effectivelySCHOOL CHALLENGES 40% of students said there are barriers Academic pressure, high workload, to achieving study or work goals • Greater understanding from teachers and parents about challenges with teache. [...] State and Territory Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide Offices social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support Mission Australia NSW people with disability and much more. [...] We extend special thanks Mission Australia SA to them, the staff of Mission Australia, and the many schools and organisations 80 Richmond Road who supported their involvement.