Geelong’s younger population has proven they’re passionate about their town with an overwhelming response to a survey produced by the City of Greater Geelong.
The Geelong Youth Survey received 3,790 submissions from those aged 12-to-25 with parents, community members and those working in education also getting involved to have ‘their say’.
The survey revealed what respondents value and the challenges they face. It also allows council to identify key themes around their well-being, education, employment, leisure and safety.
Preliminary analysis suggests that the top three issues of concern that young people reported were school and study pressures, mental health and wellbeing and cost of living or financial stress.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM praised the record number of young people who had their say.
“We are so appreciative that young people took the time to share insights into what it’s like growing up in our region,” Mayor Kontelj said.
“The team is now collating and analysing the data, which will help Council better support young community members through programs, services and infrastructure.
Schools that had more than 200 students complete the survey were Belmont High School, Bellarine Secondary College, Clonard College and North Geelong Secondary College, with Kardinia International College just shy of 200.
