Youth Participation South Australia
Youth Consultation Dates
 
24 June - Adelaide
11 June - Murray Bridge
10 June - Mount Barker
27 May - Galwer - Barossa
14 May - Kangaroo Island
13 May - Victor Harbor
29 April - Roxby Downs
8&9 April - Port Lincoln
18 March - Port Augusta
26 & 27 February - Kadina
5-6 February - Berri
31 October 2007 - Mount Gambier

Tell It Like It Is – Listening to Young South Australians

 
The Office for Youth in partnership with the Community Engagement Board is conducting state wide consultations with young people aged 12 to 25 on the topic of South Australia’s Strategic Plan (SASP) targets.
 
The consultations will ensure that:
 
  • government agencies know what matters to young people
  • young South Australians in regional areas are consulted
  • young people contribute to the next Office for Youth action plan for young people.
 
We want to make sure that young people’s voices are heard and we are particularly interested in hearing from disadvantaged or disengaged young people.
 
How you can be involved
 
  • By attending a consultation in your local area.
  • By inviting us to meet with you at a service or school.
  • By completing a questionairre 
What do we want to know?
 
The Office for Youth has worked with state government agencies involved with young people to discover what issues they would like young people’s views on. The questions that guide the consultations are the result of these meetings. A range of topics will be covered including health, public transport, the environment, homelessness, communication and volunteering.
 
What happens after the consultations?
 
All information gathered will be analysed and distributed back to participating agencies. A summary of the information provided by the consultation participants will be provided on this website, including what the information is being used for.
 
Following the consultations government agencies will establish strategies that address the issues raised by young people.
 
The findings will also be considered by the Intra-government Youth Action Committee, a senior officers group coordinated by the Office for Youth.
 
Consultations are being held throughout regional South Australia. See the list of consultation dates, past and present, listed on the left handside of this page. 

Welcome to the SASP Youth Consultation Survey
Age
Gender
Optional Details
Do you identify as having a disability?
Do you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
Do you identify as being under the Guardianship of the Minister?
Do you identify as being homeless?
Growing Prosperity
is about creating a dynamic economy that benefits all south Australian's including develoing a quality workforce, vital communities and an efficient government.
Q1 What do you think makes it hard for young people to find employment?
Improving wellbeing

is about enjoying a good quality of life at every stage of life. Children should be able to grow up in a safe environment and gain knowledge that helps them to make positive choices in life.

One response to the over representation of young people in the road toll has been to include a learner's permit requirement that 50 hours of driving experience in various road conditions with a Qualified Supervising Driver must be completed before you get a full licence.
Q2 Have you had any issues - or think there might be issues - with the 50 hours and Qualified Supervising Driver requirements?
If yes, what are they?
Q3 Have you heard of the Be Active campaign or message?
If yes, where did you hear about the Be Active campaign?
Other - please state
How many minutes or hours a day do you think children and young people should be physically active to be healthy? (provide number) Minutes:
Hours:
Q4 Do you feel safe in your community?
If no, why do you not feel safe?
Q5 What should be done to improve personal safety?
If other please state
Do you feel that young people are under too much surveillance?
If yes please comment.
Non compulsory - Case study: If you have a personal story you would like to share around your own experience with the correctional services or that of someone close to you, please comment below.
Q6 What's the best way to support and encourage young people to quit smoking?
Do you think the introduction of smoke free venues is a good idea?
Do you think that smoke free venues will help young people to be smoke free?
Do you think advertising tobacco products (like fruit flavoured cigarettes) at events like Big Day Out influence smoking attitudes or behaviour?
If yes, how does it influence?
Attaining sustainability

is about valuing the environment and minimising the impact we have on it.

Our perceptions of what others think of us can be extremely influential on how we feel about ourselves.
Q7 Do you think you need a lot of material possessions to be popular? Please select the appropriate number. 1=strongly disagree; 5=strongy agree
Do you think you need a lot of material possessions to be happy? Please select the appropriate number. 1=strongly disagree; 5=strongly agree
Q8 Our impact on the planet is determined to a large extent by our consumption habits, in terms of quantity and quality.
When you buy or use products do you ever think about the long term impact these things will have on the environment, i.e. greenhouse gases etc?
1=I never think about it; 5=I always think about it
Q9 Do you have access to public transport in your area?
If you do have access, do you use it?
How often?
If you don't have access, would you use public transport if it was available?
Fostering Creativity
is about fostering and encouraging creativity, knowledge and imaginative thinking in the community, so that our state can grow in prosperity.
Q10 Are you interested in a career in electronic games, animation (cartoons), visual fx, mobile phone content, internet content, social networking sites and other new media?
Do you know how to get into this area of work?
Do you want to find out more about how to get into this area of work?
Q11 Have you done anything involving the arts in the past twelve months?
Other
Was this through?
Other
What stops you participating in arts activities?
Other
Building Communities
is about giving South Australians the opportunities to be well-informed and to engage in decision-making, so that people value community, inclusion and diversity which enhance and energise the state.
Q12 Which of the methods below would make you more likely to enrol to vote?
Other
What interests you about voting?
Other
Have you ever voted in a local election in South Australia?
If not, why haven't you voted?
Other
What would motivate you to vote in local council elections?
Other
How could local council elections be better promoted to young people?
Other
What would encourage more young people to stand as candidates in local elections?
Other
Q13 Do you understand what volunteering is and how it works?
How would you find out about what volunteering opportunities are available in your community? Is there a noticeboard or some form of communication within your community which displays opportunities etc?
What barriers are there to you volunteering?
Other
What would make volunteering more attractive?
Other
The Office for Women
is keen to increase the number of young women particpating on boards and committees. Please answer the questions below if you are a young woman otherwise go to question 15.
Q14 Do you think boards and committees are a good way to increase young women's participation in society?
Would you like to participate on a board or committee?
If yes, what would assist you to particpate on a board or committee?
Expanding Opportunity

is about all South Australians having the opportunity to reach their potential and to continue to learn and develop throughout their lives, so they can actively participate in the work, life and health of South Australia.

Please answer these questions if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or go to question 16.

The division of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation would like to know how they can work with Aboriginal young people better.
Q15 What kinds of programs, activities and courses would you like to attend in your area?
What options are there for you to develop your leadership sills in your area?
Other
What is the best way to inform you of what is happening in your area?
Other
Learning or Earning:
Q16 What do you think stops young people participating in learning activities and training? (school, TAFE, volunteer program etc)
What do you think would help young people get into work or learning?
Homelessness
Q17 What is the best way to contact young peple who are homeless?
What kind of services do homeless young people need?
How do we get these services to them?
If we wanted to connect homeless young people back into school or jobs, what sort of courses or jobs should we be focussing on?
Non mandatory - Case Study

If you have a personal story you would like to share, please comment below. Questions to consider when telling your personal story include: When did you first consider that home wasnot a safe place to be? What services did you access, if any? What would have made it easier for you?
Please answer below:
Office for Youth questions
Q18 Are you aware of the Office for Youth?
If yes, please tick how you have been involved with the Office for Youth.
If you have engaged with the Office for Youth, how satisfied were you with the overall quality of service delivery? Please select appropriate rating. 1=very dissatisfied; 5=very satisfied
Q19 Do you have any other comments about any issue that is important to you?
Submit

 

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