“I need to do the enjoyable issues however realizing me it’ll simply divert my consideration away from what’s truly essential and the rationale why I’m in class within the first place and that’s to get good grades and an excellent life sooner or later,” he mentioned.
Whereas 63 per cent of respondents had been proud to be a part of their neighborhood, solely 45 per cent agreed or strongly agreed younger individuals had a say on points that mattered to them.
Greater than half felt optimistic or very optimistic concerning the future, however nearly one in 5 felt lonely most or the entire time.
Mission Australia Queensland director Stephen Vines mentioned the analysis confirmed younger individuals had been engaged with the environmental, political and societal points going through the nation.
“Transitioning into maturity comes with its personal challenges and these are extra pronounced amidst the excessive price of dwelling, the lingering impact of the pandemic, local weather change and the homelessness disaster,” he mentioned.
“By way of our Youth Survey, younger individuals have proven they care about points going through Australia and themselves, are robust and resilient, numerous and really succesful.
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“They need higher entry to psychological healthcare providers, extra understanding and assist from their household and buddies, {and professional} assist.”
Virtually one-in-five younger individuals in Brisbane who had been surveyed mentioned they had been handled unfairly or discriminated towards previously 12 months.
The highest three causes given had been race or cultural background, bodily look, and private views.