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Passionate young Queenslanders say adults are not listening
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Young people feel that adults are not listening to them, as they list mental health, the environment and top-notch education among the most important issues facing their generation.
Led by the Queensland Family and Child Commission, the
Voices of Hope: Growing Up in Queensland 2020 report captures the views of more than 8000 young people across Queensland, aged between four and 18.
“Important issues like Black Lives Matter, LGBT+ Pride and Racial diversity, is what I’m trying to represent in my drawing, to show that teenagers see the important stuff that’s happening. We want a world where these aren’t a problem.” - Jazmin, 13 years.
Health by Stephanie Bennett
Premium Content Queensland kids feel optimistic about the future and are resilient in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a wide-ranging report has revealed. More than 8,000 Queensland children aged 4 to 18 were surveyed for the Growing Up in Queensland 2020 report, lifting the lid on the hopes, dreams and struggles of children and young people from across the state. The report revealed that time with family and friends, hobbies, animals and playing sport were the top things which bring them happiness, while nine out of ten teens said they planned to finish high school. Meanwhile young people want adults to listen more to them, want schools to focus on teaching real-life skills rather than academic grades, and better places for recreation and socialising in their communities.