is evidence that our youth are well-adjusted, have a strong set of values and place enormous importance on family relationships. And apart from shouldering a range of serious concerns – both personal and for the nation – young Australians are overwhelmingly positive about the future.
At more than 50,000 participants, this is the biggest annual stocktake of young people in the country. The survey flies in the face of popular stereotypes of Generation Y as shallow and materialistic. But it’s not all good news. This year’s survey has also uncovered some serious issues we, as a community, need to address …
The survey results can be downloaded from http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/downloads/national-survey-of-young-australians/271-2010