“I need to do the enjoyable issues however understanding me it’ll simply divert my consideration away from what’s really vital and the rationale why I’m at school within the first place and that’s to get good grades and a great life sooner or later,” he stated.
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 folks had a say on points that mattered to them.
Greater than half felt optimistic or very optimistic in regards to the future, however virtually one in 5 felt lonely most or the entire time.
Mission Australia Queensland director Stephen Vines stated the analysis confirmed younger folks had been engaged with the environmental, political and societal points dealing with the nation.
“Transitioning into maturity comes with its personal challenges and these are extra pronounced amidst the excessive price of residing, the lingering impact of the pandemic, local weather change and the homelessness disaster,” he stated.
“By means of our Youth Survey, younger folks have proven they care about points dealing with Australia and themselves, are sturdy and resilient, various and really succesful.
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“They need higher entry to psychological healthcare companies, extra understanding and assist from their household and mates, {and professional} assist.”
Virtually one-in-five younger folks in Brisbane who had been surveyed stated they had been handled unfairly or discriminated towards prior to now 12 months.
The highest three causes given had been race or cultural background, bodily look, and private views.