The cost of living and housing, as well as climate change and the environment, are among the top concerns of Tasmanian young people, according to Mission Australia’s Youth Survey.
We know that 39 per cent of Tasmania's homeless population is under the age of 25, and that 12 per cent of 15- to 19-year-olds in Tasmania are homeless.
According to Mission Australia's 2024 Youth Homelessness Report released today, almost 1 in 10 15- to 19‑year‑olds experienced homelessness last year. The report paints a desperate picture, with homeless young people at higher risk of isolation, mental illness, lack of money for essentials, education difficulties and much more.
YLOT is the acronym for Young Leaders of Tasmania. YLOT is a community not-for-profit organisation that is making a daily difference to the lives of young Tasmanians.
On behalf of the Greens, I am proud to announce our $64 million plan to tackle youth homelessness in Tasmania.
The Commissioner for Children and Young People report into Tasmania’s out-of-home care system is troubling, and its findings demand urgent action
The Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021 amends the Electoral Act 2004 to allow for voluntary enrolment on the state roll for Tasmanians aged 16 and 17.
Tasmania had an opportunity to lead the nation in strengthening our democracy, by empowering more people to have a say at the ballot box. That was not to be.
Tabled today, the Electoral Amendment (Voting Age) Bill 2021, would provide those 16 year olds who want to participate in our democracy the chance to do so.
The CAMHS reforms are very welcome and we welcome the fact that they were all accepted. It's very important that they were.