Closing the loop

Thank you very much to everyone who submitted a survey. We greatly appreciate your time and contributions.

We received 464 responses from young people aged 10-25 who live, work, study, or socialise in Glen Eira. These responses show the diverse priorities and experiences of young people in Glen Eira.

Who we heard from

We received feedback from community members aged 10-25, including:

Young people's thoughts about the future

Survey participants said the following are their top concerns for the future:

  • Money (72 per cent)
  • Housing (55 per cent)
  • Work (46 per cent)
  • Relationships/friendships (39 per cent)
  • Environment (37 per cent)
  • Health (32 per cent)

Young people said they are most excited for their future:

  • Careers and jobs (26 per cent)
  • Independence and new opportunities (21 per cent)
  • Relationships, friends, family and community (20 per cent)
  • Travel and adventure (15 per cent)
  • University, school and learning (12 per cent)
  • Personal growth and a good life (9 per cent)

Young people's health and wellbeing

Survey participants provided a rating of their overall wellbeing, physical health, social health and mental health. This rating was from the options of 'unhealthy' (0 per cent), 'a bit unhealthy' (25 per cent), 'average' (50 per cent), 'mostly healthy' (75 per cent), and 'healthy' (100 per cent).

The average rating across all participants for each type of health was:

  • Overall wellbeing - 'mostly healthy' (69 per cent)
  • Physical health - 'mostly healthy' (70 per cent)
  • Social health - 'mostly healthy' (70 per cent)
  • Mental health - 'average' (60 per cent)

Young people said the following things would improve their health the most:

  • Quality sleep (25 per cent)
  • Exercise (22 per cent)
  • Healthy eating (17 per cent)
  • Mental health skills (11 per cent)

Young people's community connections and inclusion

The survey participants were asked whether they felt safe, included, and heard:

  • 85 per cent felt safe
  • 83 per cent felt included
  • 76 per cent felt heard

Survey participants were asked about how they meet each other. 76 per cent said there are enough places to meet other young people.

The most popular places to meet were:

  • School or university (78 per cent)
  • Sporting activities or the gym (50 per cent)
  • Parks (45 per cent)
  • Online (42 per cent)
  • Parties, bars or night clubs (36 per cent)
  • Cafes or restaurants (34 per cent)
  • Community based groups (33 per cent)

Next steps

This information will help Council to make decisions and improve our services and programs for local young people. The recommendations provided by the Youth Engagement Team will help us enhance our support of young people through Council’s Youth Services. This will mean:

  • Continuing our ‘Living and Life Skills’ program with increased focus on independent living, housing, and money
  • Career events and professional development opportunities
  • Further advertising of volunteering opportunities for existing committees and youth engagement
  • Continued opportunities for networking and social connections through Youth Services’ programs and events
  • Connecting with more vulnerable cohorts through sports or social activities
  • Strengthening future surveys through increased connections with youth, schools, organisations, and other Councils.

To learn more about the survey and the responses we received, you can view the engagement summary report and visual summary.

To find out more about Glen Eira Youth Services click here.

The survey background

We want to hear from young people (ages 10–25) who live, work, study or socialise in Glen Eira. This will help us understand your priorities and what you care about. What you tell us will help us to deliver policies, programs and services with your views in mind.

This survey is about youth

There are 20 questions in total, asking for your thoughts about the future, your community, work, health and wellbeing. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

This survey was co-designed with the Youth Engagement Team, a group of 12 young people who have worked together to make this survey authentically youth-led.

They have been supported by Glen Eira’s Youth Services team who provide support sessions and inclusive programs that empower young people aged 10 – 25 years. For more information please visit the Youth Services page.

Yes, there are prizes

The prizes have now been distributed to the winners. Thank you to all who submitted an entry!

Your time and thoughts are valuable, so we have three prizes up for offer to those who complete the survey. You can go into the prize draw to have a chance at winning one of two $200 gift cards or a Glen Eira Leisure 3-month Rising Star Membership valued at $350.

Click on the link at the end of the survey to register and enter the prize draw. The information you provide to enter the prize draw will be kept separate to your survey data.

Thank you for your feedback

The survey is now closed. It was open for four weeks from 19 August to 15 September 2024.

We will review the survey submissions and provide an update in late 2024.

If you have any questions or want to provide feedback another way, you can contact the Youth Services team: