IMPACT OF EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE - FINDINGS FROM THE 2023

IMPACT OF EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE FINDINGS FROM THE 2023 MISSION AUSTRALIA YOUTH SURVEY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We acknowledge the traditional custodians of lands throughout Australia and we pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, culture and dreams of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait A special thank you to the young Islander people. [...] In considering the frequency and severity of extreme weather events in implications of the survey findings for policy and Australia over the past decade. [...] The thickness of the line represents the frequency of events and impacts reported simultaneously and sizes of the node are proportional to the frequency of each event and impact. [...] impact of negative circumstances, and the experience • Financial hardships: 28% of young people who of negative circumstances (such as extreme weather reported household impact also reported events) can contribute to and further compound the financial hardships, in contrast to 21% of young experience of social exclusion. [...] IN THE WORDS OF A YOUNG PERSON: “Staying optimistic about the outcomes after the extreme weather and the friendliness of the community who offer helping hands to assist each other.” – Male, 16, QLD 16 ORYGEN / MISSION AUSTRALIA — IMPACT OF EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE: FINDINGS FROM THE 2023 MISSION AUSTRALIA YOUTH SURVEY Support from family and friends was mentioned by people expressed.