YOUTH VOICE HUNTER 2024 SURVEY

Tuesday 17 September 2024 

MEDIA RELEASE: Hunter Youth Urged to Speak Up with New Survey 

The Youth Committee for the Hunter has launched the Youth Voice Hunter 2024. This is the Hunter’s largest online survey aimed at gathering the perspectives, ambitions and aspirations of individuals aged 18-35 living in the region. It builds on the top issues identified in the Youth Voice Hunter 2022 survey, including cost of living, housing, climate and mental health.  

As the Hunter’s economy changes, our most valuable resource is the people who drive this transformation—their knowledge, ideas, and ingenuity. This makes our young people one of the most vital assets in our region’s development and success. 

Running from September to December 2024, the survey will offer young people a platform to share their voices, particularly in the lead-up to the federal election. Participate in the 2024 Youth Voice survey for a chance to win a $500 prepaid Visa Card.* 

“Things are constantly shifting for young people in the Hunter, and it’s really important that we speak up now about what is important to us. Our voices need to be heard on the issues that matter to us because we’re the ones who will either benefit from or deal with the impact of today’s decisions by the government,” said Youth Committee member Myles Egan. 

Alice Thompson, CEO of the Committee for the Hunter, echoed her support for the Youth Committee’s initiative. 

“It is vital that the voices of young people in the Hunter are front and centre in discussions about our region’s future, particularly in the lead up to the next Federal election.” 

The Survey is open to young residents aged 18 - 35 across the ten Hunter Local Government Areas: Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter. 

The insights gained from the ‘2024 Youth Voice Hunter’ survey will be instrumental in identifying advocacy priorities for young people and communicating these to community leaders and government decision makers. Ensuring that the voices of young people play a pivotal role in shaping policy and planning, including in the lead-up to the Federal election. 

For more information about the survey or to participate, please visit:  Youth Committee for the Hunter 

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For media inquiries, please contact: Jill Stewart I Manager I Committee for the Hunter I 0414 215 285 jill.stewart@hunter.org.au