More Challenges for Young People in COVID

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Disrupted education, youth unemployment, social isolation, mental health concerns and having to move back home with family – according to the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria’s Communication Manager, Thomas Feng – there are just a few of the major challeges facing young Australians as the impact of COVID-19 takes its toll.

With so much focus on strengthening public health systems – are we losing sight of what the recovery from the pandemic looks like? And where do young people fit in this picture?

Produced By: Evan Wallace

Featured In Story: Thomas Feng – Youth Affairs Council of Victoria’s Communication Manager

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday, 7 September 2021