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New survey finds people on low incomes cutting back on essentials

Third Sector September 26, 2024

A recent survey by ACOSS reveals that nearly three-quarters of income support recipients are cutting back on essential items like meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables

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Social Affairs, Latest News

New survey reveals Aussies cutting back on food essentials due to the cost of living

Third Sector September 10, 2024

Almost three-quarters of people receiving income support are cutting back on meat, fresh fruit and vegetables due to the low rate of payments and rising

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Survey, Latest News, Social Affairs, Housing and Homelessness

1 in 10 Youth Survey respondents faced perils of homelessness

Menchie Khairuddin August 1, 2024

Mission Australia’s The Unfair Divide youth homelessness report reveals a stark reality: nearly one in 10 young people aged 15 to 19 who responded to

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Survey, Latest News, Mental Health, Health

Vital Survey to Improve Wellbeing

Menchie Khairuddin August 1, 2024

Calls for Participation in Vital Survey to Improve Wellbeing for People Working and Volunteering in the Companion Pet Sector. PetRescue, in collaboration with researchers from

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Latest News, Survey, Charities

New Survey shows Australians Demand Accountability in Charity

Pearl Dy June 25, 2024

Conducted by Giving What We Can in collaboration with the University of Queensland, the survey comes as respondents say they are reducing giving due to

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Survey, Latest News, Refugees and Asylum Seekers

New survey finds refugees in Australia feel safe and grateful

Third Sector June 17, 2024

Newly arrived refugees overwhelmingly find Australia a safe and welcoming place that is relatively free from racism, a new survey has found. Getting stable work

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Mission Australia is putting out the call for young people aged 15-19 to have their say in the charity’s 23rd annual Youth Survey. The Youth Survey is an invaluable opportunity for young people to share what they view as the key issues impacting the country and highlight their own personal challenges. In 2023, nearly 20,000 young people completed the survey, naming the environment (44%), equity and discrimination (31%), the economy and financial matters (31%) and mental health (30%) as the issues they believe are most important in Australia. Respondents also expressed greater levels of concern relating to the issue of housing and homelessness than in previous years (19%, up from 12% in 2022). Mission Australia CEO Sharon Callister said the Youth Survey provides a vital outlet for young people to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. “The results of the 2024 survey will reflect the current reality for young people in Australia,” said Callister. “Our young people are living with the existential anxiety of climate change while also navigating a cost-of-living crisis where housing stress is impacting many families,” she added. Results of the survey will be published in November and are shared with government and non-government organisations, schools and the public. “Policymakers, organisations and schools draw on our Youth Survey data when making decisions that impact young people and when determining how best to support them during what can be a challenging time in their lives,” added Callister. “Strong levels of participation in Mission Australia’s Youth Survey will ensure the views of young people are comprehensively captured and their voices heard, so I encourage community groups, schools and sporting organisations to publicise the survey and support young people to get involved,” Callister added. The survey focuses on a wide range of topics, including questions on mental health and wellbeing, sources of support and community connections, housing and financial situation, climate change, and personal concerns such as body image, bullying, discrimination and stress. Young people are also asked to provide solutions to the personal issues they face. Additional focus areas for 2024 are social media use, loneliness and opinions relating to alcohol and drugs. Youth Survey 2024 is open from April to August and takes 20 minutes to complete. Respondents can complete the survey online, either through arrangements with participating schools or groups or individually through Mission Australia’s website.

Youth, Social Affairs, Latest News, Survey

Australia’s Largest Youth Survey Set to Amplify Young Voices

Menchie Khairuddin April 11, 2024

Mission Australia is putting out the call for young people aged 15-19 to have their say in the charity’s 23rd annual Youth Survey. The Youth

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Health, Aged Care, Latest News

CANA Aged Care Survey results reveal need for urgent action to keep older people and their pets together

Menchie Khairuddin June 29, 2023

A host of studies demonstrate how pets offer a myriad of physical and mental health benefits for people, such as reducing stress, providing companionship, encouraging

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Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Social Affairs, research, News

New survey reveals refugees in Australia feel safe and grateful

Menchie Khairuddin June 20, 2023

Newly arrived refugees overwhelmingly find Australia a safe and welcoming place that is relatively free from racism, a new survey has found. Getting stable work

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First Nations, Social Affairs, Women, Events, Stories

New survey reveals women, gender-diverse and non-binary people feel underrepresented on International Women’s Day

Menchie Khairuddin February 13, 2023

Close to 7 in 10 women in Australia do not feel represented on International Women’s Day, More Voices, More Representation campaign launches to drive change.

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