The 2021 Australian Youth Barometer: Understanding Young People in Australia Today

Lucas Walsh; Catherine Waite; Bertalan Magyar; Beatriz Gallo Cordoba; Masha Mikola; Blake Cutler

doi:10.26180/16910956

The 2021 Australian Youth Barometer: Understanding Young People in Australia Today

Lucas Walsh, Catherine Waite, Bertalan Magyar, Beatriz Gallo Cordoba, Masha Mikola, Blake Cutler

Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research

Abstract

The 2021 Australian Youth Barometer surveyed over 500 young Australians aged 18 to 24 on topics including education, employment, health and wellbeing, finances, housing, civic participation and the impact of COVID-19.

The findings paint a complex picture of young Australians today. The 2021 Youth Barometer highlights a mix of positivity and resilience amongst young people, while also showing deeper challenges related to their futures. The survey findings showed the pressures some young Australians were under and provided an insight into understanding what ‘the new normal’ might look like post-COVID and how we can collectively build thriving communities and sustainable futures for the benefit of all Australians.

The concerns expressed by young people about climate change, work, health and well-being, and technology are shared by many Australians across a wide variety of age groups. The attitudes and views of young people in this report provide windows into the wider worlds that we all inhabit and that should consequently concern us all.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Melbourne VIC Australia
Publisher	Monash University
Number of pages	69
Edition	1st
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26180/16910956
Publication status	Published - Nov 2021

Keywords

Young People
Education
Employment
Housing
Money
Citizenship
Youth Justice
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Food Insecurity

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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2 Article
1 Chapter (Book)
1 Abstract
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- 1 Other contribution

The Pandemic Years and Their Impact on Young People in New South Wales and Victoria: Insights from the Australian Youth Barometer
Deng, Z., Walsh, L., Huynh, T. B. & Cutler, B., 10 May 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 41 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research

Open Access
File
Towards a causal link between food insecurity and buy-now-pay-later use by young Australians
Gallo Cordoba, B., Waite, C. & Walsh, L., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Young Consumers. 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Dark optimism: young people navigating work and digital technologies
Walsh, L., Gallo Cordoba, B. & Cutler, B., 2023. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract

1 Contribution to conference

Building Pathways to Empowerment Conference on Young People's Rights to Civic Engagement in East Asia and Pacific 2021
Lucas Walsh (Speaker), Cathy Waite (Speaker), Yen Esmerald (Speaker), Earl Joshua Santos (Speaker) & Jose de Jesus (Speaker)
2021
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference

State of the youth on the Fraser Coast
Lucas Walsh, Beatriz Gallo Cordoba, Blake Cutler, Zihong Deng & Bao Huynh
15/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
Steve G & Professor Lucas Walsh
Lucas Walsh
1/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
In 2022, 90% of young people had financial troubles, and 27% used ‘buy now, pay later’ services
Lucas Walsh, Beatriz Gallo Cordoba & Blake Cutler
2/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature

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The 2021 Australian Youth Barometer: Understanding Young People in Australia Today

Abstract

Keywords

UN SDGs

Access to Document

Research output

The Pandemic Years and Their Impact on Young People in New South Wales and Victoria: Insights from the Australian Youth Barometer

Towards a causal link between food insecurity and buy-now-pay-later use by young Australians

Dark optimism: young people navigating work and digital technologies

Activities

Building Pathways to Empowerment Conference on Young People's Rights to Civic Engagement in East Asia and Pacific 2021

Press/Media

State of the youth on the Fraser Coast

Steve G & Professor Lucas Walsh

In 2022, 90% of young people had financial troubles, and 27% used ‘buy now, pay later’ services

Cite this