Social and environmental factors

The Mission Australia Youth Survey of young people aged 15-19 from across the country has been conducted annually since 2002, capturing the evolving experiences, concerns, and challenges of young people over time.  The survey covers a wide range of topics related to current issues, mental health, wellbeing, activities, and concerns.

In 2024, the Youth Survey was completed by 17,480 young people nationwide. The dataset provided from this survey resulted in Social Media & Young People in Australia, a report that explores the nuanced and often complex relationships between social media use, youth wellbeing, and mental health.