Young Aussies Financial Stress

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More than half of young people believe they’ll be financially worse off than their parents, new research has found.

The research from the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice found a staggering 85 per cent of young people surveyed are anxious about navigating career pathways.

Career development expert Sue Ellson said whether or not a young person finds employment in their chosen field “really depends on their job search skills”.

Period18 Oct 2023

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  • TitleYoung Aussies Financial Stress
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outlet3AW
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size7:14
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date18/10/23
    DescriptionMore than half of young people believe they’ll be financially worse off than their parents, new research has found.

    The research from the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice found a staggering 85 per cent of young people surveyed are anxious about navigating career pathways.

    Career development expert Sue Ellson said whether or not a young person finds employment in their chosen field “really depends on their job search skills”.
    Producer/AuthorTom Elliot
    URLhttps://www.3aw.com.au/the-pessimistic-view-more-than-half-of-young-people-have-about-their-financial-prospects/
    PersonsLucas Walsh, Blake Cutler, Bao Huynh
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Keywords

  • Young people
  • Gig economy
  • financial insecurity

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