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Regional Youth Survey - NSW

Welcome to the Regional Youth Survey conducted by the Young Australia Project (YAP). Your responses will help us understand the priorities and experiences of young people in our regions. This survey takes 10–15 minutes and your responses are anonymous.

Section 1 — About You

1. How old are you?

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2. Where do you currently live?

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G

3. How would you describe your community?

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E

Section 2 — Education and Employment

4. How satisfied are you with the educational opportunities available in your area?

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E

5. Do you believe young people in regional Australia have the same career opportunities as those in metropolitan areas?

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E

6. Which area best reflects your current or intended career interests?

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E
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I

Section 3 — Health and Wellbeing

7. How would you describe the accessibility of healthcare for young people in your community?

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D
E
F

8. Do you believe mental health is discussed openly enough among young Australians?

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E

9. What do you believe is the biggest challenge affecting young people's wellbeing?

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E
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G

Section 4 — Digital Life and The Age of Availability

10. Approximately how much time do you spend on social media each day?

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E

11. Do you believe social media has a predominantly positive or negative influence on young people's lives?

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E

12. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of news, information and public discussion you encounter online?

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D

13. How confident are you in identifying misinformation or unreliable information online?

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E

Section 5 — Regional Opportunities and Infrastructure

14. How satisfied are you with public transport and local transport options in your community?

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E

15. What is the biggest disadvantage of living in your region?

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E
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G
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I

16. What would most encourage young people to remain in regional Australia?

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E
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G

Section 6 — Identity, Community and Belonging

17. How strongly do you identify with your local community?

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C
D
E

18. How important do you believe Australian history, heritage and national identity are to young Australians?

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B
C
D
E
F

19. Do you believe young people have sufficient opportunities to participate in community activities, volunteering and leadership?

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B
C
D
E

Section 7 — Government and Civic Participation

20. How confident are you in your understanding of Australia's system of government and political institutions?

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B
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D
E

21. Do you believe young Australians have sufficient opportunities to influence decisions affecting their communities?

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B
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D
E

22. Which level of government do you believe has the greatest influence over the issues affecting young people in your community?

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B
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D
E

Section 8 — Future Aspirations and Priorities

23. How optimistic are you about your personal future?

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C
D
E

24. How optimistic are you about the future of regional Australia?

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E

25. Which THREE issues should receive the greatest attention from decision-makers?

26. If you could change ONE thing about life for young Australians, what would it be?