Mission Australia 2025 Youth Survey

Mission Australia’s Youth Survey is an annual survey that aims to identify the aspirations, experiences and issues of concern to young people. Participants are from a range of communities across Australia and from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, religious, gender and ability backgrounds. The survey enquires 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 delve into housing and financial matters, school engagement and attendance and hopes for the future.

The survey is open to all young people in Australia aged 14-19 years old and will close on 15 August 2025.

All participating schools are eligible to receive a complimentary, tailored report detailing key Youth Survey findings specific to their young people. They will also receive support from Mission Australia to help identify young people who may be experiencing high psychological distress and/or risk of harm. This is done via a process of reviewing survey responses and reporting details to the relevant school so it can then re-identify each young person and offer support if required.

Schools can register to participate by completing this Consent Form and further information is available at Annual Youth Survey | Mission Australia.