Time is running out to have your say!

Mission Australia’s National Survey of Young Australians will draw to a close in just over two weeks time, so act now if you want to be heard.

Each year Mission Australia’s National Survey of Young Australians helps to inform government, educators and communities about the wellbeing, hopes and attitudes of teenagers and young adults.

As in recent years, in recent months we’ve had a strong response from schools, students, youth groups and individuals. Yet we still need your help if we are to gain a clear insight into the values, personal and national concerns of young Australians in 2011.

This year’s survey is asking participants to indicate their main three issues of concern, rather than ranking the whole range of issues in order of the most to least concerning. We’re also trying to find out who or where young people turn to for support to deal with specific concerns.

To have your say, complete Mission Australia’s 10th National Survey of Young Australians online at mayouthsurvey.com.au by 1 July. We’re aiming to capture the views of more than 50,000 young people aged from 11 to 24 – but we need the community’s help to make it happen.

There’s still time to order printed copies of the survey - simply contact Aimee Tyson at youthsurvey@missionaustralia.com.au or on (02) 9219 2022.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people – particularly those too young to vote – to be heard by governments, youth agencies and community service organisations like Mission Australia.