Young Australians feeling robbed of their youth, report finds

A new report shows young Australians are feeling robbed of their youth, with cost of living pressures and lack of support named the greatest factors. 

The report was published by the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, and analysed the data collected for the 2022 Australian youth barometer. Finding 45 per cent of Australians aged 18-24 often feel they are missing out on being young. 

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Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Professor Lucas Walsh- Director, Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice

First aired on The Wire, Monday 8 July 2024