New survey reveals cost of living, mental health and climate change are the top worries of Aussie teens

Teenagers are more concerned than ever about the cost of living, according the annual Mission Australia Youth Survey of more than 17,000 young people.

New survey reveals cost of living, mental health and climate change are the top worries of Aussie teens Credit: Storyblocks / monkeybusiness

Key Points

• Cost of living is the leading concern among young people in Australia, with 64 per cent of respondents identifying it as their top worry.
• There are some positive takeaways from the survey, with less people reporting loneliness as an issue, and more people reporting optimism about the future.
• Mission Australia’s online survey was distributed through schools, community groups, support organisations and on their website.

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