Mission Australia Survey

At the start of Term 3, all students at the College aged between 15 and 19 years will be invited to take part in the 2024 Mission Australia Youth Survey. 

The Mission Australia Youth Survey is a national survey and enquires about socio-demographic information; issues of national importance; engagement with school and post-school aspirations; mental health and wellbeing; sources of support and community connections; housing and financial situation; climate issues; as well as personal concern across a range of topics such as body image, bullying/emotional abuse, discrimination, and stress. Additional focus areas for 2024 enquire about social media use, loneliness and opinions relating to alcohol and drugs.

Your child’s participation in the Youth Survey supports Mission Australia’s advocacy to governments, community organisations and policymakers to develop programs that support young people in need. The College has also requested a report based on school-level data. This report will assist our school to develop relevant Pastoral Care programs that respond to the needs of your child and their peers.

Students will complete the survey during their timetabled Pastoral Care lesson. An information handout for was emailed to all relevant families and provides further information about the survey, including confidentiality. 

Parental consent is required for students to complete the survey. If you have not yet completed the consent form, please do this before the end of term via the Parent Lounge. If you have any questions please contact Elise Whiley, via email e.whiley@ssc.nsw.edu.au.

Elise Whiley
Dean of Pastoral Care